New to Roux-en-Y

Hello fellow members

I had my surgery January 7,2014 and am struggling to get enough water and protein.  I used to love water but find it cold is the worst so I leave it out on the counter but just don't have the stomach for it yet.  Even the protein shakes are not good at this point.  Did anyone else have this happen?  Not freaked out yet but so new at I I'm not sure if thats normal or not.  Tummy very tender still, can't wait to have a shower.

It will get better i promise.give your self time.room temp water works best.being so early out dont worry about getting the shakes in just take your time.take small sips and often.it will take time for your new pouch to heal.try clear soup broth 

welcome to the losers side

sondra

Protein shakes made me gag. They tasted horrible. (I had VSG.) I'm 3 years out and still don't like them. The Premier Protein ones from Costco seemed a bit better. They are really thick, more like a milkshake. Maybe even try warming up your water. I couldn't drink it cold and even room temp wasn't great. It just takes time.

I drink click protien coffee shakes daily.very thin and i get my coffee into.it has 18 grams of protien in there .i have been drinking them for over 2 years now :) 

You stated you had your RNY on January 7th and posted on the 11th. That's only 4 days post surgery.

If the dietary stages are similar for RNY as for VSG, you should be just starting the Full Fluids diet. Are you able to eat Greek yogurt or drink milk as per your dietician recommendations? Both are high in protein 17-18g per 3/4 cup and 9g per 1 cup respectively.

Give yourself time. Just go slow.

I had my RNY, on November 13th and it took me a couple of weeks until I could get all my protein and water in. I used the premier shakes from Costco and still use them for breakfast or days that I can't get my protein in by eating.

Give yourself time to heal and just try to stay hydrated, that is so very important. I personally can't get my water cold enough but I have heard other people say they prefer it room temperature. Before you know it this will be routine and everything will fall into place.

Karen

Just take it slow. Slow and slow and slow! For my first week I wasn't able to get enough protein and probably not for my second and third week either. Just keep hydrated. I am 8.5 months post op and had surgery on May 13, 2013. I am now able to eat most foods but the other night I had onions which I have had and they didn't go down well. YUK! I don't eat protein shakes or supplements of anything. I get my protein through foods, yogurt, cottage cheese etc. I never from the start have taken any kind of protein drinks or supplements. I am eating 65-70 grams of protein through diet daily and it does slowly get better. Take care and go slow!

I have to say that food tastes so much better than the shakes for protein, but for me with a special needs child to get ready for school every morning along with all the normal morning routines, shakes are just easier. There is no way I have 30 minutes to sit and eat breakfast except on the weekend.

Take your time and it will come...

I agree with the other posts.  I would not be too worried about reaching my intake levels at this point.  I had bought extra Boost and my first week home I attempted to choke down a watered down Boost and kept to clear liquids.  I followed the guidelines given to me by the dietician and did great.  I have not had any issues.  Good luck and be patient.  :)