4 days out and hungry. real hunger not mental.
The only way to know for certain is to try it. There are some folks here who did not transition with protein drinks--they went straight to food--and they have done quite well.
Why are you scared it will make you sick?
I fight badgers with spoons.
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Wait - so you've had your surgery? I was drinking protein shakes like the 2nd day home. I didn't like Pure protein it was WAY to sweet so not sure if the one you has is the same or not. Anyways you should be trying to get in as much protein as possible.
This is the link to diet plans my doctor gives out. Check it out.
http://www.northwestobesitysurgery.com/diet.html
But yes - you should be trying your protein drinks!!
THANK YOU for putting the website for your diet up! I went to it and have printed it out. It is so much clearer and comprehensive than the one I have. It is very clear and easy to understand and I love the equivalents that are listed and all the recommendations. OUTstanding. Thank you. This was just what I was searching for.
At 4 days out you won't feel physical hunger. That will be at least 4-6 weeks if the feeling ever returns. Many of us don't get hungry anymore- we eat by the clock even after the nerves that were cut during surgery have healed. That's why we have to measure everything at first - we won't know full, hungry or even over full and we can do damage. If you're on liquids - protein shakes, etc. drink them as often as your doc has said to. For most of us at 4 days out an ounce or two of liquids constitutes a meal so acouple sips of your protein drink will be sufficient until your next meal. Water in between meals is necessary and will make you feel more full. Try to get in as much water as you can. 64 ounces is the daily recommendation but you won't be able to do that right away. You're still healing, take it easy. Liquids won't hurt your new pouch - just don't overdo. Head hunger feels just like real hunger but it's not. In time you'll learn to recognize the difference. Using the first couple months to relearn new eating habits is really important.
Follow your doc or nurses' advice. Sip protein drinks for your meals and water inbetween.
Jen 11 yrs post op RNY
I was hungry at that stage too. A lot of people will say you can't feel hunger that early, but I did and it was frustrating. Yes you should be getting in as much protein as possible and that means protein shakes. I stopped getting the hungry feeling when I moved past the liquid diet stage. You'll make it through it!