melodymouse

Bariatric Advantage sells Nectar brand unflavored powder. That's what I use. You just can't eat things too hot because it makes the protein clump up. I usually would just mix it in the water I had before or after and just sip the soup. Adapt and overcome! = )

Your body can only process about 30 g of protein at a time if you want to loose weight. Body builders ingest more to bulk up and build muscle mass. Be careful, putting too much in your system that you are not using can cause kidney damage.

Are you talking about hiatal hernias? Very common in obese people but not the same as an abdominal hernia. They are a tear or bulging where the esophagus goes through the diaphragm to the stomach. I was told for a decade that I had acid reflux but it was actually a hiatal hernia which my surgeon also repaired with my sleeve.

All great advice. I am almost 14 months out and have lost 122 pounds. I had lost over 50 and no one noticed. Very discouraging for sure. But your opinion is the only one that matters! I stalled a couple of times and realized I wasn't eating enough. As perpetual dieters we were incorrectly taught that less is more. Less food = more weight loss and although that is true with "bad" foods it is not the case with healthy foods. Especially protein after WLS. Remember as you loose, your body's needs change, so your intake must also change or your body will go into starvation mode and you won't loose. Make sure you're following all your nutritional guidelines, protein, calories, supplements and water, water, Water! and Don't give up! Attitude is everything! It will happen!!

I am 6 weeks out and I too have pain in the upper left part of my abdomen. It starts with the first bites of food or thicker protein drinks. I do not have it every day. It is like my stomach sometimes gets behind something else and feels pinched. I have worried about leakage too, but have no fever and my blood pressure is low. On the days I do experience this pain, my kidneys ache. Any ideas?