Day 6

Starting to feel weak from no protien.  Got lightheaded and almost passed out yesterday.  I am going to drink some protien shake today even tho I am not supposed to.  I have lost 10 pounds since surgery.  Overall doing well but looking forward to starting soft food!  The holidays are going to be interesting. :)

Be careful.....you are going to be REAL tired anyhow.  Take it easy and walk lots!

Hope you feel better soon!   Wish I had answers but I am a bander!

Yah, I plan to push the protein a bit early myself. I don't quite get the logic - no big molecules like protein - but please chew and swallow 4 multivits and 7 calciums. Maybe if I earn my bariatric specialty RN then I will understand - or maybe not.

Take it nice and easy Barb..I'm not sure why it would be a no no to do a protein shake. we were required to from the very beginning. You're doing fantastic!!

I was on shakes in the hospital. I doubt you will hurt yourself but be careful! Good job on the 10 pounds!

I just ordered this liquid protein from this website because I've been having such a hard time finding a good protein shake. Such a hard time. I checked on Bariatric Advantage and found some liquid protein. You take it like you would any other medicine and it supplies you with your protein for the day. It especially for PostOppers. Ask your dietician about it :)

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Be prepared for exhaustion, it was one thing I was not use to. I was soooo tired of being tired ALL the time. Good luck to you :)

Here's the Bariatric Advantage link --> http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog?cat=Liquid%20Prote ins&so=

Hmmm...not sure why your surgeon is not allowing you protein drinks yet, but every surgeon is different.  If you do decide to try some, just take it slow and easy.  I started on protein drinks right away and had no problem with them.  Good luck and keep us posted.  Hope you are feeling better realy soon.