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Hi Gina, My Dr told me about this before surgery and stressed getting my Protein in to prevent hair loss. So far so good for me.

I have a hard time knowing when I am full as well. I have not thrown up yet, i just pull away when I feel pain. I then stand and walk around a little to help the food go down. I feel like I may be eating too much? I think 1 cup (sometime less). Wonder if I am eating too fast sometimes. At 4 weeks out I feel like I have hit a stall. I have lost 14 lbs since surgery date and don't seem to be making much more progress. Getting frustrated with that. The talapia I tried was from Sams, already seasoned and really tasted great, it was very tender. Will definitely have it again.

Im 4 weeks out and it seems that chicken and fish is all I can eat. I have found it very hard to stay on pureed stuff but I did make some chicken, added a little broth and blended and noticed it did go down much easier for me. Talapia I had no problem with at all. How much are you eating at 5 weeks out?

good luck tomorrow! Keep us posted!

So far my favorite protein shake has been the Premier Protein (30g) and only 1g of sugar! They taste much like a Yahoo (when my kids were much younger). Sams carries the chocolate but I understand that COSTCO carries the vanilla as well. (strawberry is available on line). I did bring this in to my Dr and he said it was a great one. Since it does not carry enough of the vitamins I just need to search for a good chewable multivitamin. Plan to stick with this one, my kids have even started grabbing them on their rushed mornings to get their protein in.

MIne is strict on vitamins as well. B12, an extra Calcium chewable, Vit D, and Iron. They also mentioned the vitamin waters, so I plan to ask this week, If i am doing the vitamin waters does this take the place of the supplements?

I've been very fortunate in that my process has gone very smoothly. Surgery 8 days ago, I made sure I was up and walking that day and many many times! I even did some light stretches (arms up and side to side, kept moving to keep the gas moving) I did not have much of gas pains for long and it was not bad for me. The second day, I did have trouble even looking at anything sweet so I just asked them to only bring me Water, and chicken broth for that day as I was throwing up at the sight of sweets. Had to make myself walk that afternoon. 3rd day was fine, kept walking and was sent home. By day 5 I was out of the house for short errands then day 6 and 7 I've been up and about with no problems at all. Move all your body will let you on that first day (with the IV I was up every hour or so anyway so I just took care of business then walked the halls each time)

I really found that if i took my Protein shakes (2 a day for me right now) at 8 oz each then I do not get that hungry. Ive been doing shake in the morning then 30 min later i start sipping, water, vitamin water or other liquids. every 3 hrs or so I have a snack (popsicle, yogurt, pudding, cream of wheat, etc but about 4 oz is all i can take in) then I have my next protein shake in the evenings. Its been 8 days since surgery for me

1 week for me today too! Friday I did a couple of errands but tired easily. Saturday and sunday were busy busy days, I was out all day, felt fine, but did make sure I kept hydrated. (well Sunday, I didn't do too well on the fluids but still felt fine) Surely take a walk outside, just do what you feel you can handle.

ARGH! I feel for you! Definitely take it easy this week and gain strength back, try some prilosec for the acid reflux, My Dr had me on it pre and post op. Keep hydrated

I was very sore in the mornings, I then started sleeping at an inclined position, it was much better. Try putting a pillow under your knees and if you are a side sleeper make sure to have a soft support pillow for you to hug.

That sounds good! Will have to try that one

Thanks to you both, Dr did tell me that it would be the longest part of the recovery. Terrible pulling tinges every once in a while. On top of that I think i am tolerating things well, just adjusting to the noises that my tummy is making continuously. I did see someones post about the gas x strips and will try that to see if it helps.

I had Hiatal Hernia and Sleeve surgery done at the same time. Dr says that hernia was larger than expected. It seems each time I drink water/ protein, whatever I have pains that radiate from the center of chest to to end of sternum and toward the left shoulder. Is this gas pains, hernia pains or what? Any suggestions?