Question:
I am 6 days post op

I'm able to eat broth and some puddings and popsicles but when I add protein to anything it makes me nausious. Not to where I'm throwing up just uncomfortable...I go tomorrow for my staples and drain out but would like some input from people that have had the surgery. Any help would be appreciated.    — bridgetann1961 (posted on April 13, 2008)

April 13, 2008
Speak to you surgeon about the importance of protein. There are many types of shakes, powdered protiens, or premade drinks or protein conentrates to supply your body with protein. NO PROTEIN and you're in for big problems. You don't have to add protein (what kind??) to anything, just drink a protein enriched shake, drink or concentrate.
   — Dave Chambers

April 13, 2008
You definitely need to get protein in where you can since you are very restricted so early...try adding just a little rather than an entire serving...Even if you just sprinkle some into your puddings and cereals...Then you can try to work your way up to adding more...Just do your best to try to get protein in whereever you can! Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

April 13, 2008
There are a lot of protien sources out there - even at this stage - and getting your protien is VERY important, as other posts have stated. You might want to try playing with the temperature of your protien beverages. I, personally, need my protien to be ice cold! I get naucious when it's lukewarm. Others have the reverse situation, and still others are unaffected. Hope that helps out.
   — zandeldm

April 13, 2008
I actually was restricted from proteins until the end of the second week. It was clear non lumpy liquids the first two weeks then the begining of the third week I was able to start with sugar free puddings, cream of mushroom, cream of celary, and protein shakes. I would add powder milk to my cream soups to give me more proteins and to make my shakes more enjoyable I would add the sugar free puddings to them.. :) yummy. With my chocolate protein shakes I would add a spoon of peanut butter and a packet of splenda I still drink them that way and I'm 8 months out.. All doctors are different so make sure you talk to your surgeon.. Take care Paula
   — japaad

April 13, 2008
Whie I was in the hospital they gave me a protien shake from Unjury made with milk. It has a good taste and you can it on line,vn sampleof the flaors. go to www.unjury.com, it is made for WLS patients. Don't add powder to everything as it will just make thinks taste bad to you. It took me a month befoe I could really eat and not feel full with just a few bites. Yu got a lot of raw flesh healing, and it has to deal with thefood you are taking in. Look to dairy right now for Protien also. Scramble eggs with cheese and small curd low fat cottage cheese, or run it through a food processor to get it smoother. Try seasoning on your cttage cheese. It help the taste, even salt and pepper. Best of sucess to you. Your Surgeon can also tell you other sources, but get the protien down. you need 75 to 80 grams a day.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 13, 2008
I also got sick from the protein. I dealt with the sick feeling until it finally subsided give it about a month. I am 9 years post op and went through hell with my surgery. I know people like to get away from things that make them sick but you need protein. I found that protein wasn't the only thing that made me sick. Almost everything did. I was unable to eat a full meal until I was 6 months post op. Most people find they can eat their first meal after a couple months. Once you are able to eat a bit more than you will start feeling better.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003

April 13, 2008
I had surgery the same day as you been having some problems my self so now I try to make me an instant carnation breakfast make sure it is no sugar added and have that for breakfast that seems to go down fairly well and today I am going to try a regular protein shake for breakfast I use the isopuree protein it tastes about the best to me. It also has 50 grams per serving so that helps get my protein in right away. Good Luck and hope this helps.
   — Harley2006Angel

April 13, 2008
Getting you protein in now is so important. I didn't get all the protein in that I needed after my surgery and 4 months out I am dealing with horrible hair loss and my doc says it's do to my lack of protein. There are many types of protein you can take..keep trying to find the right one. I now use protein shots from Wal-mart. And I would start taking biotin as soon as you can swollow a pill.
   — willish

April 14, 2008
You might try protein capsules. No nausea issues, and they don't make you feel bloated either. They're called Capsul-Pro and you can get them at www.nashuanutrition.com Good luck!
   — jonedwards

April 14, 2008
I am now 14 days post op -- I was having the exact same problem - I tried every kind of protein drink and powder I could find - some were better, but I really couldn't tolerate much of any of them. Over the last several days, I've noticed it hasn't been as bad, and this morning I was able to drink 8 ounces of Carnation Breakfast with soy milk with no problem at all!! Keep trying and give it a few more days, things may get a lot easier!
   — rockysmom

April 14, 2008
I had the exact same issue and it got to the point that I would not eat or drink anything after trying to take my protein. What my surgeon and I figured out was that I had a problem with Whey protein after the surgery. I switched to Soy and all was fine. I was no longer sick and I can now get my 70+ grams a day. Best of luck to you!
   — stutzman

April 14, 2008
Unjury has a Chicken Soup flavored protein that mixes thin. You can order a single scoop sample and try it out. Mine haven't arrived yet but most people rave about Unjury products - made for bariatric patients.
   — jannmyers

April 15, 2008
What kind of protein are you trying to add? Pudding, assuming you've made it with milk, has some protein.... talk to your doc. :)
   — mrsidknee

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