Only able to get down about 12 oz of liquids today day 4 postop

**princessdi** · 03-17-2014 08:01 PM

I started my day off with some tea and then worked on my protein..i alternated from my protein drink to diluted grape juice all day and i think i drank about a total of 4 oz protein and 6 oz juice and 2 oz hot tea. I might manage another cup of tea or a popsicle before bed. But i was wondering if i should only be focusing on my protein or add in what i can tolerate along with other liquids?

**katered87** · 03-17-2014 08:13 PM

In my paperwork, I was advised to get the fluid FIRST.. focus on it because you do not want to get dehydrated. Then worry about protein BUT that doesnt mean drink only fluids for a day and not get your protein. What I was able to manage my first 2 weeks:

lactaid milk with Sugar Free Instant Carnation mix. that is 10 grams of protein and you can get it in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry. I loved the strawberry.
Sugar Free Coco with a cup of hot water
Popsicles (gives you 4 fluid ounces per Popsicle)
CRYSTAL LIGHT- fruit punch, strawberry lemonade, lemonade, raspberry lemonade, pink lemonade, (TARGET has strawberry dachari- it is strong so use 1 packet per 4 Liters.)
Broth- Chicken, Veggi, and Beef. (Beef broth is my favorite)

DO NOT eat anything solid until your doctor advises you too. I had a little of chicken and i got yelled at, he said if i ate too much of it, I could have split open my stomach and died. I had that on day 15. I saw him Day 17.

ALSO, go to your local BJs wholesale (if you have it) or grocery store, they have pre made protein shakes that aren't that bad.. the one i bought is 42 grams of protein per serving. That is your protein for the day as long as you can drink all that.

I am 24 days out from surgery and am doing better. I am eating soft foods. Ground Turkey, Chicken, Tuna. and the doctor does not care what kind of condiments you use as long as you get the protein.

I made pizza today... Ground Turkey as the crust (3 ounces), tomato sauce and low fat cheese. (27 grams of protein all together)

GOOD LUCK!

**mis770** · 03-17-2014 08:53 PM

I would agree fluids first at this point then worry about protein. I am 11 days out am just starting to struggle with getting the protein in.

**NancyN** · 03-17-2014 09:28 PM

Just do what you can. You're not going to get it all in for a while yet. At this point, fluids are more important, if they can have protein, all the better, but if you can't stomach it, drink what goes down the best for you. Try all different things til you find what works.

**Blackbry63** · 03-18-2014 08:46 AM

This was my process in the first few days/weeks on the liquid diet post surgery:

No straws, no gulping, take small sips of my meal (isopure protein, jello, broth, etc), wait a little while, how does your tummy feel, ok, sip some more, repeat previous steps. Allow yourself at least 30-45 minutes to finish your meals. When done, wait at least 30 minutes, start sipping your water (which I mixed with Crystal light) I gave myself 1.5 hrs to finish my water, then I would do my isopure protein 30 minutes later as a meal replacement. I tried to get in 2 bottles of isopure daily, whatever I could eat and at least 64+ oz water total for the day. I did at least 4 meals a day and 2 of those meals would be sipping the isopure protein the other two meals would be whatever I could get down, jello, soup broth, frozen sugar free popsicles, etc.

Sugar free Jello is good too
Wonton soup was good (full of flavor)

In the early days, I did the isopure protein (purchased at the Vitamin Shoppe) 40 grams of protein per bottle

The sleeve surgery was the best decision I've ever made. This site/forum is great and full of helpful advice and supportive people. Best of luck in your journey.

**Blackbry63** · 03-18-2014 08:54 AM

The peach tea Crystal light is my favorite, its been my go to item since the early days of my sleeve, its become my guilty pleasure. It made it easier to get the water in each day because I loved the taste. By the way I hated Crystal Light prior to the surgery, go figure.

**Ckruts** · 03-18-2014 09:20 AM

I can't really add to what's already been written except to say what you are experiencing is normal, fluids over protein, and try different temperature fluids. It sounds strange but even four months out I am still drinking warm items much easier than cold.

**Karani** · 03-19-2014 03:15 AM

To Blackbry63 .. You are such an inspiration & you are looking fabulous... You show what can be achieved following the advise & moving through the stages step by step

**Blackbry63** · 03-19-2014 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by Karani

To Blackbry63 .. You are such an inspiration & you are looking fabulous... You show what can be achieved following the advise & moving through the stages step by step

Thank you, just giving back what I receive, this site has been like a support group for me. It really helps to be able to share and receive advice and feedback.