kthorne119

Your shakes will be fine. If they are too thick make them with water, instead of milk.

I don't mind the questions. That is why I joined this site. I was on a liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery. I did not take any supplements while I was on the liquid diet. I would eat something every two hours. My liquid diet consisted of a frozen fruit bar, Jello, yogurt, 8 ounces of gatorade, applesauce, pudding, and my Protein Shakes. But not in that order. After the first three days I would be starving in the afternoons. My nutritionist advised me to have the carbs in the morning, and the Proteins in the afternoon. That took care of the hunger pains. I would also recommend incorporating some of weight watchers principles. Plan ahead everyday, and make sure you are truly hungry before you eat. The only thing I am doing now is walking. Next week is my sixth week, and I am going to an introduction to cross fit class on Thursday. I will let you know how that goes. Good luck with your journey and let me know if you have any questions. By the way my name is Ken.

Hello, Thank you for starting this group. I had been considering surgery off and on for about ten years. When I first looked into it, the Dr. I visited had two deaths, so I was not too motivated to have the surgery. Plus at that time I was only about 350 pounds. In 2007 I started a desk job, but my eating habits continued. I had a two hour drive home, and at one point I would stop at McDonald's get a meal. I would eat the meal, and then when I got home I would eat dinner too. Fast forward to December 2010 and I weighed in at 495 pounds. I went to a doctor and she put on medication. I lost 50 pounds, got sick, and gained 70 between June 2011 and December 2012. I weighed 520 pounds, and made an appointment to see my surgeon. I lost four pounds doing weight watcher, and two weeks before surgery I lost 23 more pounds by doing a liquid diet. The week and half after surgery I lost another 23 pounds, and I have lost 38 pounds so far. As of today I am down to 455 pounds, and I have been there since Sunday. I am five weeks out, and now I can start exercising. I am walking daily, and plan on increasing the exercise activity I can do. Today also is the first day that I was able to drink 64 ounces. I am going to try for another 32 ounces before I go to bed tonight. I hope this helps.

Good luck Jenn and Melissa. It is a slow journey.

My Dr. Put me on a protein exliur (sp) for three days. Then I went to liquid and protein shakes for the first week after that. I am not sure how much protein I am getting now. I need to track it.