What do they give you in hospital?

I was wondering what they give you for protein while you are in the hospital?  Typical stay is 3 days right??  So that would be the clear liquid phase.  Do they just try to get liquids in, or give protein in them? I just got a bunch of New Whey bullets to have handy, wondering if I should bring one or two?  Can you tell I am a planner.  I don't even have my date yet!

Honestly I'm not sure you get protein at all when your in the hospital.. Day of surgery no fluids... Day after surgery no fluids.. You get Potassium something or other in your IV.. After you have had your x ray to check for possible leaks For me it was wednesday morning surgery was on a monday. Once Dr Loggins sees you are leak free he will have you do 16 little 1 ounce cups of water over 4 hours.. I suppose you could bring some with you just in case but if everything goes well. You won.t need them.. Just from experience for the first few days home they really want you to concentrate on just getting they min fluids in... Hope that helps

Thanks!  I sort of figured we wouldn't get much after surgery, but in our book it says clear liquids (while in hospital) and has ideas of how to get protein in....so I was curious since I think when we get out we can move on from just clear liquids.  So you had surgery on a Monday---what day were you discharged?

I was out of there Wednesday afternoon.. So bout 48 hours after my surgery started lol. My surgery went so well. .. I was so scared to drink the stuff they give you for the leak test x ray lol ..Id just take these little tiny sips took forever lol

I think those clear liquids come in the form of IV fluids .

do you think it is the same for lap band, as far as the leak test??

Im not sure it is totally the same but I know my room mate who ended up with lap band did have the test .. I think it was because Dr Loggins removed so much scar tissue from her. I wouldn't think with lap band you would need that test.. Not the same exact one anyway.

Protein in the very begggining is not as important as fluids. Becareful stocking up on things before surgery, you might not be able to stand it after. I thought the protein drinks weren't bad before surgery but after I still cannot drink them !!! Good Luck

You are so right Pam I had stocked up on the Isopure they have at GNC omg that stuff is horrid.. Tastes change so much its not even funny??

No need for protein just fluids.  I got ice chips/water and popsicles. I was only in the hospital for a little under 24 hrs.  They did bring a meal to me. DUH!!  Dr Cobean is just going to have everyone just do liquids. You should check with your surgeon but I don't think you will need to bring it nor will you care. BUT very good that you are planning this out! Good girl!