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Thank you! I am having a terrible time getting down enough protein.. And I force myself to drink at least 32 ounces of fluid - and now I read I will start losing hair in about 3 months.. Really!? I am starting I regret all of this!!

Hello sleeves! I am 21 days post op- 25 pound loss but I have not lost in about 4 days - a bit discouraged. I did something REALLy STUPID - I was snowed in and no one to help - so I shoveled - yep- not the best decision and found myself hurting in the main incision area. So, that was a few days ago and it is a bit better- but still far from healed. I find myself not being able to plain bottled water and I am frustrated! I do not know if I drink to fast or what but it often burns... I need a few eating tips though I think Tuesday I get to onto the next stage of eating. This is definitely and I hope in a few months I will feel better about my decision! You all Rock! Thanks for "listening".

i was told i could have diet V8 splash- i also used crystal light to flavor my water to make it easier ti drink - per MD suggestion...

i had some of the very same problems-- i am 11 days post op and it is SO MUCH BETTER!! hang in there!!

can you do protein shakes? what about duet V8 Splash?

good luck Gail !!! it is definitely a journey . exciting !!

i will totally try that !!!! thank you

thanks and i have been trying to watch fat, carbs, sugars and sodium- all the while trying to eat enough protein and water-- oh such a balance- and my "you know" is about 1 week away :/

yes, i put on pants fir the first tine and was in them the whole day.. oh so much pain! i cannot help but wonder if it is swelling. thanks for responding ! and yes- weighing less frequently would at least help the psyche

thank you! it has been a bad couple of days-- i mean i had a gain of 3 pounds out of nowhere and no loss today- so i fee discouraged.. uggh! i have to keep trying ! onward and upward !!

thank you everyone! i appreciate the feedback!! each day is its own on this journey. !

i have tried several recipes from posts at puree stage... i not get chicken or egg pureed enough- was able to puree hormel chilli but it gave me heartburn and gas. i am getting discouraged. i cannot live on mashed potatoes, broth and pudding for the next 2.5 weeks. i am not getting. enough protein

i just had VSG and hernia repair also from Bradley Needleman at the Ohio State University Medical Center- he said nothing of the sort to me... i was sleeved on 12/13/12

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You all Rock! Thanks for being positive. I am struggling a bit 10 days post op with a 30.4 pound loss which includes 3.4 pond gain. Feeling down- but you all encourage me !!! Thanks

I love auto correct- I am happy to have found the forum!! Best wishes to you all! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

MISSYKY- great suggestion- I was a walking fool!!!! It really helped- it snowed here so I haven't been out- but Oh does it help !n. and yes- force yourself to sip sip sip. :-).

My name us Dawn and I am a 45 year old female 10 days post op . I had surgery December 13th at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Prior to surgery I was 2 weeks on a liver shrunk diet.In my case I am allergic to whey and soy so I cannot really consume protein drinks, though I have found egg white protein that helps. In all I have lost 30 pounds 4 ounces. which includes a gain of 3.4 pounds as of this morning, which was pretty depressing. These first days have been pretty tough with moderate pain that is easy to control with the doctor's help- just do not forget your stool softener or lots of water to prevent constipation. Eating has been difficult in that I am having trouble figuring out what to eat beyond mashed potatoes, sugar free/ fat free pudding and sugar free Popsicles. I did see the surgeon on 12/21 and we discovered I happen to be a gastric sleeve patient that has trouble with consuming cold water. Do not panic- it does happen but does resolve over time!! So getting protein and staying hydrated have both been a problem. I have tried to be active to build stamina and strength. I do not want to get discouraged about the gain, eating or drinking, but it does concern me a bit. I just have so so much to lose. Best wishes toll of you on your journey. I m grateful to have found this film.

I went through this same thing and still have some pain.. I am 10 days post op- each day gets better-