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Those are good points. Spreading it out throughout the day ought to work.

What about switching to fat free milk? They taste the same to me. Juices have a lot of calories. My nutritionist said to cut them with an equal amount of water.

I also love Fage. It has 23 grams of protein in a cup and counts as a fluid, too.!

I was told to definitely get the 64 oz of fluids so I wouldn't become dehydrated. With dehydration comes a trip to the hospital for an IV.

My nutritionist wants me to have 800 calories or less.

I had edema and used water pills, but the surgeon took me off them the day of surgery and said I didn't need them any more. I was sleeved April 23rd and have had no swelling at all since then.

Try Greek yogurt-no added sugar no fruit. You can also try jello or pudding with some protein powder mixed in, for example, chocolate protein powder in chocolate pudding.

I don't do protein drinks, but get all of my protein from food. One high protein food I eat is Fage Greek yogurt. It tastes like sour cream and has 23 grams of protein per cup. It also counts as a fluid.

I know the nutritionists vary in what they say. My nutritionist said your body can't process any more than 25 grams of protein at a time. She said not to count anything more than the 25 grams.

I'm getting all my Protein from food, no Protein powder. My biggest snack food is Fage Greek yogurt. It has 23 grams of protein per cup and counts as Fluid, too. It tastes like a rich sour cream.

My caloric intake is the same or less than yours. My nutritionist has said to keep it below 800 and specifically said my intake is fine.

I have that happen on occasion, particularly when I have had a less than 64 oz of fluids day, and then I drink a glass of water. Problem solved.

You can also take Gas X Thin Strips. They melt in your mouth.

The sticks were my biggest concern going into surgery. I have no veins. Fortunately, they were always able to find someone who was very good at it and located veins in my hands.

I know how you feel. The first week diet was worse than the pre op diet. Hang in until Saturday; it definitely gets better then.

I didn't want to die from health issues related to being overweight. I also wanted to improve my quality of life.

From what I've been reading here, it's different for everyone, but 10 days would have been fine for me and I'm 62.

My doctor said no to bread ever. I love bread, but am willing to give it up for the good results.

Personally, I believe that I wouldn't put off the surgery. If I didn't put it off and had the surgery now, I would worry until they put me under anesthesia. If I did put it off and had the surgery later, I would still worry until they put me under anesthesia. Having it now means less time to worry. Of course, it is not me.

I'm in Virginia Beach and was sleeved on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Fontana. Who was your doctor? Have you gone to the BEWELL support group at Virginia Beach General Hospital? I find it very helpful. You can call the Bariatric Center at Norfolk General Hospital for details. BEWELL is open to all, no matter where they got their surgery done.

My doctor told me no caffeine as it can cause ulcers.

A few months before surgery my Vitamin D deficiency was found and treated with large doses of Vitamin D pills. After surgery, the doctor said I did not need to take my Vitamin D supplement and that we would see what my 6 month bloodwork results were and go from there. My multi-vitamin has some Vitamin D in it.

People on this site are wonderful! They have helped me a lot. Ask a lot of questions and you will definitely get answers. You will not be alone.

I really liked the Jay Robb pina colada mixed with strawberry, lime or orange Jello. Tastes great. I'm three and a half weeks out and now I get all of my Protein from food; just couldn't take those Protein drinks.

I was nervous before my surgery, but listed the reasons for me to have it: early death, dealing with the horrendous complications of diabetes, no stamina, an inability and no desire to get out and do things. Once I had those listed, I again realized there was no alternative to getting the surgery and I was no longer nervous. Of course, your reasons for the surgery may be different and you must make up your mind about what is right for you, I just wanted to share my experience.