protein shakes and vomiting Need Help!!!

I'm having such a hard time with this 10 day diet and it's only day 3. Not because I'm hungry or anything like that... I'm quite suprised, but hunger isn't really even an issue. My problem is that I've puked everything I ate the day before for 2 days in a row. It was almost like dumping syndrome... I got hot and sweaty, my face was cold, I was shaky, and puked. Immediately after,  I had the big d. I don't know if I can do this. My whole purpose for having surgery is to get healthy. If I can't hold my protein shakes down now, how am I going to do it after surgery? I'll end up in some RNY hell that you read about on the failures/complications forum. I'm considering calling the dr to see if I can change my procedure or if I have any alternatives on getting the amount of protein necessary, be it shots, pills or whatever. Has anyone else hit this roadblock? If so, how did you overcome it? Need help- Please!!!

This is my first actual post but I wanted to let you know that I found some protien shots at vitamin world that have 49gms in like 3 oz. I have been able to drink about 1/3 of it and then a swollow of juice(because the fruit punch flavor isnt great) and then repeat. They arn't the best but they have really helped me get in all of the protien needed. They arn't cheap but to me worth it! GNC has unflavored powders that I have been able to stomach in broths.

My Dr. had me do 2 weeks of the diet so it has been a long road! I wish you good luck on the protien. Remember they dont have to be in shake form. I've had to find alternatives.

There is a bug going aroud too-are you sure you don't have that?

If you have any reservations-work through them before having surgery-that's my advice.

I'm pretty sure it's not a bug, but I've been able to hold my shakes all day today (with the exception of puking up the ones from yesterday) so we'll see what happens tomorrow. The only reservation I have about surgery is making sure I can get all my protein in. I don't want to half-ass this. I am committed to doing what I have to to get healthy. Its just that I worry that I won't be able to stay healthy if I don't find some way to hold down the shakes.

Hey girl~ Sorry to hear you're having problems with the protein shakes. I did, as well, and it took me going through many different kinds to find a precious few that actually work for me. The good news is that you won't have to depend on the shakes for your protein forever and you will be able to get it in with food intake. I still do shakes occasionally when I'm having a low day with protein, but otherwise, I can get in the amount I need with meat, milk, yogurt, etc. I hope that helps! You'll do great with the program because I can tell you're already committed to making this new life work for you. Now it's just all in finding a shake that works for you~ and beware that tastes can really change post-op. What you don't like now, you might really like after surgery and vice versa. If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know!

~ Renae

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your words of encouragement! I went to the store yesterday to get a few different kinds of shakes to play with. Taste isn't so much a concern as just being able to keep them down pre-op. My PCP seems to think that my pre-surgery body is having an issue with processing that much protein and that's why I puke the day after. I'm going to run this by the surgeon to get their input as well.