Had gastric on TUes the 20th

I am new to this just had surgery this past tues. was home by thursday. My problem is when I am trying to drink my 2 oz of protein an hr I am full and fell like getting sick. Yesterday almost got the required amount of protein but not quite there. Any suggestions? I have only gotten sick once and it was on water. But I am full. Thanks Theresa

Hello, I also had surgery on the 20th...I was at OHSU. Did someone tell you to do take in 2 oz of protein every hour. that seems like a lot. Really no one told me what to do so (or I just don't remember) I am kinda winging it. I thought though, that for the first couple of weeks the concentration was on healing and taking meds. I have been doing full liquids which could also start to include some protein shake. But I think if I had to try to put in 2 oz of something in every hour I would be tired and very full. problably throwing up.

Yes that is what the dietician and the dr and the director of Bay Bariatrac all told me to do. I am also suppose to be drinking 64 oz of water. I am suppose to do this for 4 weeks. I do have a follow up appt tom. I am here in Coos Bay, OR

Well then, you have done very well. I took a vitamin today that screwed up my whole day with vomitting and sweating and it was really bad. I hope your appointment with your dietition goes well but it sounds like you are doing really well to only have thrown up once....good. I, sadly, have not been able to get much in after the big bad vitamin so I will start again. Good luck to you... Did you have surgery near the oregon coast? That's great if they are offering it there!

Debra, is that a new picture of you? I don't remember that you had one before. Nice picture. Glad thinkgs are going well for you. Julia

That is a new photo!! WOW! Could my head be any bigger? Anyhow now it is everywhere!! I hope to replace the giant head with a thinner even happier looking face one day.

Debra, I like your picture!! You look great. Julia

Theresa, I had my surgery on the 16th and had trouble at first to. Dr told me just worry about staying hydriated. so for a few days after i came home just had water crystal light, sugar free popcicles didnt add proteen for about 5 days and it was better by then. im on day 10 and feel pretty good when I eat now still pured foods of corse but can eat a couple of ounces an hour easy now. Kelly

Theresa, I also had my surgery at OHSU, we weren't supposed to really worry about protein for the first few days since we were on clear liquids... just concentrate on getting some liquid and some food in and don't force it... forcing just equates to puking unfortunately. Good luck, Michele