luckysmomma

I am going. I need the weekly accountability of Mr. scale. I am only 2 wks out from surgery, but I know this surgery isn't a magic bullet. I know my thirst, appetite, and cravings will return one day.

Go with your friends! Go on the date! Just order broth Soup or something that is within your current dietary guidelines. You can choose to be miserable or you can choose to live... and I think you've already chosen to live by having your sleeve. I went out to eat with friends within the first few weeks. They understood when I ordered egg drop soup and only drank that broth at the Chinese restaurant. They understood when I asked the waitress to blend me some cream of broccoli soup at Ruby Tuesdays and they understand now when I order a child's portion of grilled chicken/fish and a side of steamed veggies. It's not even a topic of discussion. That's just how I eat. I don't comment when they order a huge steak, baked potato and veggies, then add dessert on top (unless I'm asking for a single bite of some confection). Once you're through the restrictive stages of your diet, things will get easier, but there ARE ways to be social now without breaking the diet. Good luck!!

I can definitely appreciate your dilemma and wish I had an answer for you. I too hate Protein shakes - and believe me I tried several brands and hated them all. I even tried to make my own and hated those too. I worried about being dehydrated as well, but luckily I didn't have to go to hospital to get Fluid. I am somewhat surprised that if you are drinking the Water that you still suffered from dehydration. I'm also not a Water drinker (before or after surgery). However, I knew I had to get some type of Fluid in me so I tried different alternatives e.g. juice, gatorade, vitawater etc. The products loaded in sugar e.g. >15 grams I couldn't do, upset my stomach. If you can drink the water, drink as much as you can. I was able to tolerate hot tea, so I that too was another alternative. I never did develop a taste for Protein drinks or water and eventually when I was able to eat pureed food, I tried to eat things that were high in Protein e.g. eggs. I guess in short I just kept trying to experiment with different things, keeping focus on low sugar, high protein. I won't say I did a lot of sugar free drinks or ones with sugar substitutes - didn't like these either. I had to do what I could with the thought of not allowing myself to become dehydrated. Eventually I was able to eat/drink enough to accomplish that goal. Now I get most it not all my protein in from eating foods high in protein, mostly meat and particularly seafood. Recently I have even tried to some of the smaller Protein Shakes e.g. EAS and Ensure. I still don't like them, but my sleeve does so I try to tolerate them as best I can. If I can get little doses in that to me is better than nothing.
Keep trying you will eventually find your niche.

I have tried about all of them. The only one I can tolerate that has 30 grams Protein (which makes it worth it) is Premier chocolate pre-made shakes from Sam's Club.

have you tried Unjury chicken broth flavor? i ordered it online and it tastes just like chichen broth. i also got the unflavored Protein Powder to add to Soups. hope you have better luck with getting in Proteins and your Water. i drink SF crystal light... 6 cups of it and 3-6 of plain water.

I just got sleeved on Wednesday; I know everyone's body reacts differently to pain....but with that said, be prepared. Yep, I was up & walking but I am still experiencing a great deal of abdomen pain, much more than anyone warned me. Yep, the first night the rolling gas pain to the shoulder about got me!