Question:
had wls 2days ago...how long do i do cl liqs// WHEN SHOULD I START PROTEIN SHAKES?

   — BECKY C. (posted on August 13, 2005)

August 13, 2005
Stay on clear liquids until your Dr. states that you can move to the next stage. I was on clear liquids for 1 week until I saw my surgeon for my one week follow up. Start the protein shakes as soon as the doctor tells you it's ok to do so. Congratulations on coming over to the losing side!! God Bless. Lap RNY 6/16/06 292/238
   — LilaDove

August 13, 2005
We start protein on day 7, but ours are made with water, not with milk. We continue clears (other than the protein) for 4 very long weeks. Each doc is different.
   — vitalady

August 13, 2005
ASK YOUR SURGEON! This is a question for your surgeon, not us. Everybodies surgeon has a different post-op diet. Mine had me on full liquids from the day I came home (5 days post op, not 2) until 4 weeks later. Follow your own surgeons advice, not everyone elses.
   — kccjer

August 13, 2005
Your surgeon should be shot for not sending you home with directions. Call the office on Monday and insist on some directions. We can all give you our experiences and opinions but we are not your surgeon. Good Luck! Chris D.
   — zoedogcbr

August 13, 2005
Becky, Congrats on being on the losing side of life. Everyday will get better & better. Like everyone has just stated every Doc is different, I was never on clear liquids, but, he or she should have given you a specific follow before you went into surgery. Call you office tomorrow & do what they tell you. It is important to keep to their rules to make this work for you. Hang in There!! Marilyn, the Bearlady
   — Marilyn C.

August 13, 2005
WOW! After just two days and you are home !! I was in for 5 days and that was only 18 months ago and I was on clear liquids for four weeks. Like everyone else said. "CALL YOUR SURGEON IN THE MORNING"! Your pouch is a BRAND NEW BABY! Treat it like one. BABY IT and get a doctors OK at every turn. Congratulations and FOLLOW DOCTORS ORDERS!
   — cindirella

August 13, 2005
I have Dr.Rodriguez, and I have my surgery on Monday, and it is my understanding that we start protein shakes while in the hospital. Be sure to call your doctor.
   — sweetsue958

August 14, 2005
Your doctor should have gave you what you can or cant eat after surgery. But two weeks for RNY-LAP. Then soft liquids, like protein shakes. Dont rush it! Sugar free popsicles was what I lived on during that time. You can also have crystal light that was good. The broth wasnt my real favorite food, but I did it. Good Luck and welcome to the losing side.
   — Kevin R.

August 14, 2005
I know that you have heard this before, but contact your Dr. Each Doctor has his/her protocal. You need to go by his instructions, not a bunch of people that you don't know. He knows your health and did your surgery. If you trusted him this far, then trust what him to tell you what to eat and when to eat it.
   — jk_harris

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