Question:
4 DAYS POST OP AND NO PROTEIN - WHAT NOW
I AM FEELING BLOATED AND FULL - NO DESIRE FOR LIQUIDS OR ANYTHING - IS THEPROTEIN ESSENTIAL - — LKINLACEY (posted on May 14, 2006)
May 13, 2006
You MUST at least get some protein in and lots of water! Without protein
your body cant heal!
— bob-haller
May 13, 2006
You have to forget about what you feel or want and nourish your body.
Protein will help in the healing process and liquids are absolutely
necessary. You do not want to become dehydrated and have to be
hospitalized. Your internal organs depend on hydration........without it
you are taking unnecessary risks.
Good luck. Think of yourself as your patient and do what you must,
despite the taste, feel or thought of it.
— LauraA
May 13, 2006
Of course it's essential--- both for your health and for your weight loss.
— SteveColarossi
May 13, 2006
I had surgery on Tuesday and released on Thursday. I got the pleasure of
taking the drain home with me. That hurts (just had to get in my
complaining).
I would call the Dr and ask what you HAVE to get in. Have you tried the
protein shakes? Did you Dr want you to start on vitamins, calcium, etc?
I'm having trouble getting all that in. Have you tried Gas-Ex? It has
helped me with the gas. Good luck and feel better soon! Linda K
— lkirshstein
May 14, 2006
— Rick Bedard
May 14, 2006
You should be drinking regardless of desire. I had surgery 2 days before
you as well. I'm not wanting to drink, but I realize it's important so I
just suck it up and do it. I've been drinking Zero Carb Isopure, so
killing 2 birds with one stone. There are 40 grams of protein in one 20 oz
bottle. I bought them at GNC for $3.50 each. I know it's not cheap, but
right now I need to get down anything I can, and I actually like these
pretty well.
Best of luck to you.
— Ginger V.
May 14, 2006
I, for one, was instructed on a balanced diet (although pureed) with the
importance of protein emphasized but not to exclusivity! I seriously doubt
I was ever below 800 calories from the start. I had to have so many ounces
of pureed fruits, vegetables and meats every day, with the addition of an 8
ounce can of Choice DM (like Ensure for diabetics) every day (as 2 - four
ounce servings.) I felt like I was eating all the time. And I didn't feel
like it, but it was my job to eat and take in the nutrients to heal. I
didn't use any protein supplements until I was a couple of months out - I
had to get mine in the hard way - by eating! LOL!
My hair never fell out, I had plenty of energy from the start. I never had
a single problem. I was out walking the neighborhood the day after I got
home from the hospital.And I was 47 years old when I had surgery.
You need to seriously get with the program, now! I came home carrying an
extra 15 lbs of fluid and felt like a walking blimp, so I understand the
discomfort. When you decided to have weight loss surgery, you committed
yourself to making some lifelong changes - you need to keep that in mind
and start doing what you need to do to take care of your self. Aside from
dehydration from not drinking, not eating will put you into starvation
mode, which will slow your weight loss eventually, as you body tries to
"horde" weight to maintain itself.
— koogy
May 14, 2006
For the first two weeks my Dr's orders were liquids only-protein was not
the focus. Just take little sips of liquids and try to find something you
like. Don't get yourself dehydrated!! That's number one for you at this
point.
— Kayla
May 14, 2006
When I had surgery the first several weeks were liquids only. I was able to
eat things like sf jello and sf pudding and count it towards fluid intake.
(they are primarily liquid/water, altho in a more solid form.) I had NO
appetite at all at first. Water tasted foul. I was not going to force
something that tasted fouls down my throat. I was told just do my best.
Some ideas I used - watered down juice (50% water - 50% juice) either
liquid or frozen. freeze in dixie cups and scrape it with a spoon to eat
it. sf popcicles, jello, sf carnation instant breakfast tastes good &
has some protein. I found I tolerated warm liquids far better than cold. I
was an ice drink person all my life, then after surgery I preferrred warm.
Warm decaf or herbal tea with a little splenda, sf carnation instant
breakfast in warm milk, I found a sf warm cider mix by the hot chocolate
aisle that I still drink. I did use a few designer whey protein shakes,
mixed w/ milk. when I was allowed I added some fruit and pureed it in the
blender.
I was told that I should not expect to get in all my protein the first 6
weeks on the liquid and pureed diet, and I didn't. I just did my best. I
had no hair loss. I lost all I need to, I am maintaining well, (same
weight for over 2 years now)
as you can eat other foods, focus on health and eating healthy, low fat,
high protein, complex carb foods. You will do well if you do. For the first
few weeks just do what you need to as far as surviving.
It helps to get a really small medicine cup or 3 oz dixie cups and use
those to sip slowly. seems less intimidating than a big cup when you are
feeling poorly.
Good luck and feel free to email me if you just want to chat. I wish you
good health!!!
— **willow**
May 15, 2006
While it is important to "get in protein," I am here to tell you
that you'll live without it for a few days. Try to get in as much as you
can, drink some water, and take it easy. People do not become deficient in
protein in a few days.
— peacefuldaizy
May 15, 2006
LAURA,HELLO I HAD SURGERY ON MAY/4/06 RNY LAP, FOR THE FIRST WEEK TILL YOU
GET TO THE FULL LIQUIDS I WOULD WORRIE ABOUT GETTING ENOUGH TO DRINK!!!!!!
THEN WORRIE ABOUT THE PROTIEN,YOU NEED THE PROTEIN,BUT YOU NEED TO
DRINK,DRINK,DRINK,I KNOW YOU DONT WANT IT ,BUT TRY,WHEN YOU GET TO FULL
LIQUIDS GET A GOOD PROTIEN DRINK OR MIX I HAVE ONE WITH 50gr of protein
dutch chocolate REALLY GOOD, LOW CARB ISOPURE 2 SCOOPS PER SERVING DO HALF
AND HALF,OR 3 A DAY(3 SCOOPS) DONT WORRIE IT DOES GET BETTER, MY WEIGHT HAS
CAME OFF A LITTLE SLOW PRE-OP 233lbs/POS-OP TODAY 220lbs GOOD LUCK, THINK
POSITIVE..........
— katrina
May 15, 2006
Hi Laura!
YES, protein is essential, but at this point, staying hydrated is more so.
You'll become dehydrated much faster than you'll become protein-low. For
me, saying just do it cuz you have to does not work. After all, if it did,
we would have JUST dieted and not had to have surgery. :) I am 7 weeks
post-op. Life is better, but at the beginning, I too could not get
ANYthing in! I was continuously nauseated and vomited almost with every
sip. ANd I hurt. Not a good combination, I asure you. I was hospitalized
3 times, once over night, for dehydration. I found the best thing, till I
could keep things down with meds. and time, was to suck on NO sugar
popsicles, and chew on ice chips. It helped me finally stay hydrated and
didn't hurt or make me feel bloated. The thought of the shakes, which I
loved before surgery, made me sick. When I was told by the nutritionist
to, 'just do it', I simply cired and told her she could do it and I bet she
was skinny too. :) Not one of my better moments. The desire will return.
Best of luck. Take Care and I hope the pops and ice help you.
— Denyse
May 16, 2006
Is your bloat left over surgery gas? I'm wondering if you're using milk,
which can bloat many ppl. What kind of protein are you using and how do you
make it up? That said, we don't start protein supplements until day 7 in
these parts. Gives a little time to get some anesthesia out of the system.
— vitalady
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