Question:
i am 11 days post op. i can not tolerate the protein shake, always feel nauseous

and tired Help!!!! please    — V L. (posted on July 20, 2006)

July 20, 2006
You are going to feel tired for a while as your body heals and works to lose weight, yet maintain its needed functions on drastically limited calories. It takes 6-8 weeks to heal from the surgery, as well as completely ridding your body from the anesthesia effects so be easy on yourself. As far as the protein shakes, I could tolerate some, while others were nasty and upset my stomach. Take time to allow your body to heal, adjust and try different types of proteins until you find one that you can handle. Sip your fluids constantly through the day to ward of dehydration and that will help with nausea as well. Hang in there, you will feel the benefits of surgery soon. Shelly Charlier
   — scharlier

July 20, 2006
Try "Isopure" from GNC. It is a clear liquid protein Drink. Pour over ice for the best taste. I found it easier to drink. Every person I have ever spoke to who has had this surgery has had a different post-op experience. In my opinion any "Quality" surgeon should have a clinical nutritionist on staff to answer your questions. 11 days is still really early, hang in there and keep in touch with the medical professionals.
   — WMKaisla

July 21, 2006
Like William said, Isopure is great. It's the only thing my husband can keep down and if you add a little Splenda to it, taste just like Kool-Aid!!
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 21, 2006
That is normal. Your digestive system has been replumbed! I find that I have to wait at leat an hour after eating to drink and at least an hour after drinking to eat. Also, some food go down easier than others. You just have to find what works for you.
   — Novashannon

July 21, 2006
I agree everyone is different- personnally I couldn't tolerate Isopure's taste- At 11 days I had yogurt, Instant breakfast, slim fast. I am now 3 mo and to assist in protein intake I take in 3 Solgar Whey to Go protein tablets per day (each tab = 11gms protein) I chew them- not the most fantastic taste but it takes less time and none of the yucky tastes of the protein drinks.
   — dabby

July 21, 2006
For the nausea, you should check with your doctor to see if you can take a protese inhibitor like Nexium. I took one a day for about 3 months. I tried to stop once or twice, but would get nauseated. I just recently stopped again and, so far, so good. It may really make a difference for you. Good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 23, 2006
Which protein did you try and how did you make it up? How does water taste to you?
   — vitalady

August 8, 2006
you should try profect its in a tube and is only about 2.9 ounces and it has 25 grams of protein and it doesn' t give you a bad after taste
   — angeleyeskara