Why sip, sip, sip,.....
Why is it that we are told to sip our liquids? I can handle more than a sip. I want to get in all my water for the day and am finding water no longer tolorable. I am trying tea, skim milk and a few other things. Also, I notice that I seem to be "full" all the time. I find this feeling even from my liquids that I am drinking. Ok while I'm here, How in the world am I supposed to get in 50 to 60 grams of protein a day??? I can't eat that much. Ok enough for today! Thanks and have a great journey. Sam~~
I'm right there with you... There are 9 hours during the day in which I'm not allowed to have water (30 minutes before, during, and after each meal, six times a day) and I'm trying to figure out how to get in my 4-6 cups during the rest of the day.
Plus, my paperwork says I'm supposed to only eat one ounce, but it also says to eat my meals over a 30 minute time frame, eating one ounce every 15 minutes.
I'm so confused.
Most people's pouches/new route cannot handle big gulps of liquids like we're used to drinking. Though I'm still pre-op, when my friend would forget and take a big drink, it came back up and was very uncomfortable. And she kept doing it over and over. That's why they suggest straws or sippy cups. And sipping will also allow you to get in more of what we do need, rather than completely filling our pouches at one time. The idea of sipping throughout the day is to keep our bodies hydrated. One of the common problems/complications is becoming dehydrated by not getting enough CLEAR liquids. And you don't want to get dehydrated 
. Most often we WILL feel full all the time, especially until our bodies become accustomed to our new pouch. Though some people also experience hunger pangs. I've heard that over time it gets easier to get all our protein in. Many people say it's impossible at first, and I've even discussed with my surgeon and he said it's okay. Eventually, it will happen. We also have to look at everything we're putting in our mouths that has protein..... protein drinks or the flavored/unflavored protein powder, eggs, broths, cheese, s/f pudding (with powder in it), tuna, chicken, etc. And of course the further post-op the more options you'll have to get more and more in. Someone said they put protein powder in everything they're allowed to have and then get the remaining grams suggested with protein shakes/drinks.
You really would find more helpful info though, and suggestions, on the February/March or Main board. Those folks over there have been through it all and I've seen lots of posts on protein/liquid intake.
. Most often we WILL feel full all the time, especially until our bodies become accustomed to our new pouch. Though some people also experience hunger pangs. I've heard that over time it gets easier to get all our protein in. Many people say it's impossible at first, and I've even discussed with my surgeon and he said it's okay. Eventually, it will happen. We also have to look at everything we're putting in our mouths that has protein..... protein drinks or the flavored/unflavored protein powder, eggs, broths, cheese, s/f pudding (with powder in it), tuna, chicken, etc. And of course the further post-op the more options you'll have to get more and more in. Someone said they put protein powder in everything they're allowed to have and then get the remaining grams suggested with protein shakes/drinks.
You really would find more helpful info though, and suggestions, on the February/March or Main board. Those folks over there have been through it all and I've seen lots of posts on protein/liquid intake. 
Hello!! There is a protein shake mix they sell at GNC called ISOPURE made by Nature's Best, and it gives you 50 grams of protein with each serving.....it mixes awesome and doesn't taste nasty---they have all kinds of different flavors. It might be worth checking out if you are having trouble....I know for the Dutch Chocolate flavor (LOL, it's the one I have) it has 210 calories a serving, no fat, no sugar, and 3g carbs. I think the other flavors are 0fat/0sugar/and 0carb.
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