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I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

Im 4 weeks out post op also and I take my vits everyday and I do a Protein Shake every morning for my Breakfast. My Nut would like me to only use a Protein supplement once a day if I can and I'm still struggling to get my 60-80g in, its not easy. I have also noticed when I don't get enough protein or Water in, then I start feeling very crappy. Listen to your body, I would agree that you need at least one higher protein supplement in a day until you are supposed to eat more so you can get enough just by food. There is no way I could ever get enough protein in at 4 weeks if I didn't use a supplement. I'm not surprised you feel awful. Oh course smoking will also work against your new body, so that too would be a priority to quit and this is a perfect time. My doctor won't even do surgery if the person smokes and doesn't quit prior to surgery, seems to be a pretty big deal. Good luck, you have come to far to not be successful, I would talk with your Doc and Nut and help you back on track.

Im 4 weeks out post op also and I take my vits everyday and I do a Protein Shake every morning for my Breakfast. My Nut would like me to only use a Protein supplement once a day if I can and I'm still struggling to get my 60-80g in, its not easy. I have also noticed when I don't get enough protein or Water in, then I start feeling very crappy. Listen to your body, I would agree that you need at least one higher protein supplement in a day until you are supposed to eat more so you can get enough just by food. There is no way I could ever get enough protein in at 4 weeks if I didn't use a supplement. I'm not surprised you feel awful. Oh course smoking will also work against your new body, so that too would be a priority to quit and this is a perfect time. My doctor won't even do surgery if the person smokes and doesn't quit prior to surgery, seems to be a pretty big deal. Good luck, you have come to far to not be successful, I would talk with your Doc and Nut and help you back on track.

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Thanks for the input everyone, I do appreciate it. It is frustrating just for the fact that I'm already forcing myself to eat and now this just makes even more difficult to get in my required Protein. I'm sure in the future it will be a blessing and I can see that, but man it's sure making it hard now...uggg. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one struggling with this and that does help. This site is fantastic for information and support, thank ou!

Thanks ladies, I will start my logging. I met with my doctor and nut today. I'm doing very good, but I'm only getting about half the Protein I need. My nut really wants me to kick it into gear. I need to keep my calories to 400-500 a day and get at least 70-80g of protein. The weight I have lost was all fat so that felt good. I can add ground meats and fish to my diet so that should help. I'm excited for the future me and don't want to screw it up.

Thanks ladies, I will start my logging. I met with my doctor and nut today. I'm doing very good, but I'm only getting about half the Protein I need. My nut really wants me to kick it into gear. I need to keep my calories to 400-500 a day and get at least 70-80g of protein. The weight I have lost was all fat so that felt good. I can add ground meats and fish to my diet so that should help. I'm excited for the future me and don't want to screw it up.

Thanks ladies, I will start my logging. I met with my doctor and nut today. I'm doing very good, but I'm only getting about half the Protein I need. My nut really wants me to kick it into gear. I need to keep my calories to 400-500 a day and get at least 70-80g of protein. The weight I have lost was all fat so that felt good. I can add ground meats and fish to my diet so that should help. I'm excited for the future me and don't want to screw it up.

Thanks ladies, I will start my logging. I met with my doctor and nut today. I'm doing very good, but I'm only getting about half the Protein I need. My nut really wants me to kick it into gear. I need to keep my calories to 400-500 a day and get at least 70-80g of protein. The weight I have lost was all fat so that felt good. I can add ground meats and fish to my diet so that should help. I'm excited for the future me and don't want to screw it up.

I had my surgery on Sept. 11th and I have to say I'm feeling pretty good now, last three days I have turned the corner. I have minor tenderness around incision sites and drain. Amy able to drink more Water than sipping now, which feels great. Still on pretty soft/pureed foods. I tried some soft canned chicken the other night and it about killed me, I think it was still to rough for me. Drinking a far amount or Soup and trying to get enough Protein in from my shakes. Trying to find a good smoothie recipe I like. I'm happy to say I'm down about 17lbs since surgery and that feels good. I have more of an appetite back were some foods actually look good even though I know I can't eat them yet. I'm still off work and trying to be more active daily and feel like I over do it most days. I'm so motivated to drop the weight and become healthier. I keep telling myself this will be a long journey and I must have patience. My goal is to lose about 150lbs and actually see the scale below 200 even if its 199. Started at 365, surgery weight was 345, current is 327. I'm looking forward to the next year and learning how to use this new tool to the best of my ability. Good luck to all of you, we are an elite group. :-)

I have been experiencing the same thing for the past couple of weeks, today is my day to get back on track and I have to do it, but I can totally relate to you and just how difficult it is. Hang in there, we can all do it!

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I just returned home from the hospital thus afternoon, my surgery was on the 11th also. My first day post op after I passed my swallow study they wanted me to get in 300-500ml of liquids in, that was a struggle. Now for the next 3 weeks its 48 oz a day. My surgeons told me the best way to know if your getting in enough fluids us by your output. You should be peeing 4 times a day, any less then your not getting enough. I thought that was good advice. Pretty sore but glad to be home.

I just returned home from the hospital thus afternoon, my surgery was on the 11th also. My first day post op after I passed my swallow study they wanted me to get in 300-500ml of liquids in, that was a struggle. Now for the next 3 weeks its 48 oz a day. My surgeons told me the best way to know if your getting in enough fluids us by your output. You should be peeing 4 times a day, any less then your not getting enough. I thought that was good advice. Pretty sore but glad to be home.

I just returned home from the hospital thus afternoon, my surgery was on the 11th also. My first day post op after I passed my swallow study they wanted me to get in 300-500ml of liquids in, that was a struggle. Now for the next 3 weeks its 48 oz a day. My surgeons told me the best way to know if your getting in enough fluids us by your output. You should be peeing 4 times a day, any less then your not getting enough. I thought that was good advice. Pretty sore but glad to be home.

I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

I had my surgery yesterday. All went well, fair amount of pain, but doing fine. Lying in my bed just trying to take it all in. Let the journey begin.

Tomorrow 9/11 is my surgery. I'm pretty anxious to get it done and start my new journey. I would welcome and prayers and happy thoughts for a successful operation and recovery..... Thank you!!!!

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Mine is next Wednesday the 11th and I'm on my pre-op diet. I'm also trying different Protein Shakes and powders. I have only been taking vit C prior to surgery and will start the rest post surgery. This will also be my first surgery, but I'm trying to be very positive that all will go well.