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I asked my surgeon what was recommended and she suggested Premier Protein shakes and you get them at Walmart and Sam's club. I hope this helps.

@@Zoes.Realm
I had (and still have on occasion) the same problem...
I've found that it's when I'm having two or three Protein shakes per day...
If I have the shakes and get all my Water in I have the diarrhea problem...
If I don't get enough Water, I have the Constipation problem...
I guess there's just no pleasing our sleeven poo gods...

My issues are just the opposite.
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On a safe note : we are having a big party next month. We were trying to come up with our theme drink - and making samples. I chose to stay clear. My husband was trying to get me to take a shot to try, I wanted to prove to him it was not a wise choice. #ididntcaveintothepressure. Thank supporters for coming through
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On a safe note : we are having a big party next month. We were trying to come up with our theme drink - and making samples. I chose to stay clear. My husband was trying to get me to take a shot to try, I wanted to prove to him it was not a wise choice. #ididntcaveintothepressure. Thank supporters for coming through
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On a safe note : we are having a big party next month. We were trying to come up with our theme drink - and making samples. I chose to stay clear. My husband was trying to get me to take a shot to try, I wanted to prove to him it was not a wise choice. #ididntcaveintothepressure. Thank supporters for coming through
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Chopped fruit in a small food processor (I used frozen fruit) gave me something to chew and was easy to tolerate. Pacing yourself with these treats is a NECESSITY, so use a teaspoon. Also, check to see how much Protein you are taking in each day - it's THAT important. Red Pepper Hummus was also very helpful, and still is.
Hang in there and keep going!

Do you have a magic bullet or some sort of food processor? Keep one handy and then you could chop that chicken up, add the sauce and ricotta to it and have the perfect little meal right along with your family! If you're genuinely concerned though, that you may sabotage your process, maybe you can make an appointment with your nutritionist, or a therapist that could help. I had my first follow up with the NUT since surgery yesterday, and I brought all of my food logs with me.. it was a good motivator to keep doing what I'm doing and slowly add more things in. Best of luck to you!

I crave salt so bad that this morning, I sprinkled salt on a plate and licked it off. Really, how insane is that?!

oh where to begin. I've got two years plus on many people here.
I drink with a straw all the time (but I didn't for the first few months)
I had to have a come to my senses talk with myself that I can no longer drink more than two drinks in a couple of hours since I weigh a lot less than i used to.
I count my caffeinated coffee toward my fluids for the day.
I hate taking my Calcium and have to talk myself into it. (It doesn't fit in my pill holder so it's an extra step to count them out and take them.)
If it's on the no list, I have eaten it, including celery, coconut, spicy, you name it.
I ate Pork rinds for months and counted the Protein until someone mentioned that the Protein in pork rinds is not absorbed so it doesn't count.
I had to reset my bounce range because after getting to goal I spent some time eating enough crap to sink a battleship.
Lynda

You're going to be ok ((hugs)). First few days are rough, but it will get better. I'm 13 days post op and feel so great. I just read my first texts to my sister from day 1 -3 it's almost a blur. That's how much better you will feel. Walk & drink (sip) your Water and plenty of it.
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My response would be that I think I'd rather have loose skin than have it all filled with fat that's killing me.
It's hard when people we love are against our decisions. My parents don't want me to have the surgery, but I know it's out of concern for me, and that they'll support me even if they don't agree with it. I'm sorry that your daughter is taking out whatever she's thinking about this on you. But you have to do what you know to be right for you.

Ok according to my docs protocol I've advanced to Protein shakes lol. And I like chicken broth better today. Damn crazy tastebuds
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In start 250.8 Goal 230
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Ok according to my docs protocol I've advanced to Protein shakes lol. And I like chicken broth better today. Damn crazy tastebuds
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This sounds like fun! I'm having surgery tomorrow! CW-346 GW-320... If anyone thinks this goal weight is to low or high let me know! I am not sure how much I should expect to lose by then with the rny!

Oh yes she is very supportive. She had the gastric bypass in 01. She is blaming it on low energy. She is going to see her gastro doc about her Crohn's in a couple of weeks. Last year she went to her Gynecologist about low libido. (She used to have a very high libido) She thought it might be hormones. Blood work came back all normal. Her doc asked us when was the last time we took a shower together? His point that it is not her hormones but in her mind. He told her sometimes we lose focus of what is important and our marriage is the most and it takes effort and sex is important in a marriage. When she is in the mood she is in the mood, but it just has come longer and longer between. I know ahe said when I was heavier it was difficult because we were limited as oppose to when before I gained the weight 5 years ago. Now I have lost weight and ready to be like we were before. Hopefully it will get there. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Don't feel bad, man.
I'd lost around 120 lbs by last New Years Eve.
No action from wife of 23 years.
It was well into the new year before any action was forthcoming.
I quit asking for it. I figured she'd come around when she did.....or she wouldn't.
She finally did.....and when she did.............it finally occurred to me that the issues were mainly hers....not mine. I wasn't the one who was the roadblock. Good stuff to know.

I don't think you cheated either. Just try your Protein shake intake much slower.
I am 5 days post op too!
It will get better, i honestly believe it.

My surgeon and NUT doesn't allow Protein shakes until have 5 days of clear liquid, so I feel your pain :/ I'm going on day 3 post-op. I can't stomach Jello well at all, and I'm so tired of broth from my 10 day pre-op.
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Whew... I thought you had a cheeseburger or pizza... just a Protein shake??? Your being very hard on yourself...
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I wasn't released from the hospital until I could drink 10 ounces of Protein drinks... There are lots of ups and downs before you feel normal... I don't think you cheated though... I've learned that as much as I am a rule follower, I also need to listen to my body... Good luck hon!
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I fail to see how that is cheating. I really do.
On my second day I was having 1oz Premier Protein shake per hour.
On my third it was double that.......fourth day and further out it grew to 33 oz per day.
I think you are doing great. Don't beat yourself up.
I am not a doctor. I have no medical training....nor did I sleep in a Holiday In Express last night......so you've been warned that I most likely don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

Thanks @@shrinkingkimber so true.
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I can't drink the Isopure. It makes me gag. Although I heard they have iced tea flavored. I'll have to try. I'm going to try some more broth. It's crazy how you go from eating solids to not eating solids and its do-able. Something I never thought would be possible. I maybe tired but I'm in good spirits
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