5 weeks post-op protien drinks make nausia.....

I have lost 60 pounds so far and my bags are getting BAGGY!! I want the weight to come off faster though. I find it hard to get all the calories in somedays. Keeping track of the calories and protien are difficult. Finding it hard to drink what i need and eat. I get some pain in my chest and have to burp no to often but it sure hurts and is scary. I am in my pureed phase for another 2 weeks and i am anxious to start the regular phase soon. I don't walk to much i really really try but my knees are very bad. I have notice that i can move around more and i hope it continues to get easier. I spend more time with my kids already and not so much in my room with the T.V. My protien drinks are making me very nausious lately, i take a few sips and i feel like i have to throw up . If anyone has any suggestions PLEASE let me know how to get around this, i know i have to change flavors. HELP~ Jill

Jill, If the protein drinks are making you nauseaus my paperwork from the doctor gives a few things to try: 1. Slow down in your drinking, remember to sip. You could be drinking too fast especially if there is pain or nausea. 2. Thin out the protein drink, it may be too thick. 3. Try switching from milk to water or lactaid milk. Your upset tummy my be from lactose intolerance. Hope you find some solutions soon. Mary

Hi Jill, You didn't mention what type of protein drinks you are using. I drink the Myoplex Carb Sense Chocolate Fudge shakes. They have 25grams of protein and only 5 grams of carbs and less then 1 gram of sugar and they are really good!!!! I don't think that I could drink more than a few sips at 5 weeks but now starting my 9th week i can drink the whole 11oz. It takes a while but it goes down!! You might want to try that brand. good luck!! Stacey

I went what you went throughwith the shakes. I finally got one I can tolerate which does not cause nauesa or diahrrea. I drink ISOPure Zero Carb Pre-mixed. It comes in 5 flavors and looks like kool aid. Some people even add Splenda to it and make it more kool aid. It comes in a 20oz bottle for 40mg of protein. I drink half in the morning and half at night.