shmily

The entire Bariatric TEAM that I had working with me told me the number one reason for re- admissions after surgery is because of dehydration!!!! The need for Water is NOT to help you lose wt but rather to keep you hydrated and keep you flushed. (Added benefit, less dry skin, and less constipation) Have you ever gotten a massage and afterwards they told you to drink lots of Water the rest of the day??? I AM A VERY STRONG ADVOCATE FOR MY OWN HEALTHCARE!!!!!
I am not an idiot and I do know that this is my doctors specialty, he put together an entire team to work with his patients . It is also common sense to drink water when the mouth is dry, which mine is most of the day. I drink water because I am thirsty, and by the time we are thirsty, we are already probably dehydrated. Also I live in ARIZONA!! It is hot. Nobody goes anywhere without taking water with them. Do I believe everything that comes out of my doctors mouth? If he told me to stand on my head and boil Beans in my butt, I probably would say "after you" but something as common sense as staying hydrated after having my guts rearranged makes sense to me. Your mileage may vary. Why did you post is you didn't want opinions????

I couldn't eat 4 oz of turkey in a sitting at two months out or even six months. That portion may be too much for him this early on. OP see how you do. You may want to start with 1.5-2 oz and take it from there. OP, a couple of thoughts just based on my experience and not in any way facts, I found that 4 small meals worked well for me so adding an extra snack like a Baby Bel cheese and a few almonds or a cup of no sugar added apple sauce may make you feel more energetic. I also found that if I didn't get at least 64 oz of Water a day, my energy was gone.
I'm a huge fan of Protein shakes and bars but not when that is 2 of your 3 meals listed. If you don't add an extra meal or snack, then I would swap the bar for real food as Sanju suggests and see if that helps. Also make sure you are getting your Vitamins in and are eating some healthy fats and carbs. While it is important to focus on Protein early on, eating a balanced diet is also important for maintaining energy. Let us know how it goes.

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

You look awesome!!so wonderful to see pics like yours!! Thank you for posting.

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

Oh SHMILY, you look great!!! If no one else will say it, I will

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

Yes I do and thank you

amazing, simply amazing

Oh SHMILY, you look great!!! If no one else will say it, I will

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

You look awesome! Good job with losing 110 pounds. It takes a lot of work but it's worth it. You look so happy and much younger in the after photo. Congratulations????

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

Just about 2 weeks from my one year surgery date and I hit my goal.....I feel awesome.....

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

@@shmily,
Girl I keep flipping back and forth on the pictures to see if its the same person!! Amazing! Seriously. Amazing.

Great job! I love looking at before and after pictures.

You look great. More importantly you like like you feel great!

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well 

This photo was taken of me on my one year anniversary date to surgery. -110 lbs and over 80 inches. Here is the before photo as well