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I'm tired too! (4/15 surgery) I make it through my work day (with commute that's about 5 hours right now) but on my way home I am focused on just getting there. Once I'm home, I down for the count. Sometimes I take a nap and I'm still in bed by 9pm. Now, I'm only getting about 25g of Protein and 200 calories. I read somewhere that the energy level can take weeks or even months to return to normal.

I keep hearing so much about yummy soup and I'm so bummed I am not allowed to have any!!! The downside of knowing what other people are allowed to have on their programs!!

This is a great example of who different we are all. I was allowed to eat canned tuna or salmon starting week 2. So for 2 meals a day that's all I have had this past week. I've worked my way up to 2-3 TBSP. I used a little light mayo. Salt/Pepper on the tuna and Old Bay on the salmon. Wayne I wonder if the issue was the mayo. It was probably full fat. And there may have been onions, relish, peppers etc. Tuna salad comes made in so many ways.

I'm only 3 weeks out and feel like a serious couch potato. But my energy is so low and my calorie intake is under 200. Once I get that in check I will be ready to start. I just replaced the battery in my fit. We have TRX system at home that I want to start using. It's a band kind of contraptions. My friend who's the strength training teacher at our local school swears by it. I'm really trying to focus on my arms. I'm not your typical women with nice lean long muscles. I was always very muscular and hope to be again so I can avoid some of the excess flapping.

We went to clean out my son's college dorm room on Saturday. Of course we hit Outback because at 20, my poor son is just clueless. I packed my yogurt and tuna. They ordered their cheese fries, layered, extra bacon with 2 ranches. I was shockingly unaffected by them. Neither of them order a dinner that I would order so that too didn't phase me. My poor hubby really struggled with his meal because he felt so back that I was sitting there. But honestly, I was not phased at all which really excited me. On the other hand, the previous weekend I had a meltdown over my hubby eating tortilla chips. Go figure. I have been forcing myself to cook for my hubby and daughter to try to desensitize myself to smells and temptations.

I am shocked that my little baby pouch is making so much noise. It doesn't seem possible. I'm 3 weeks out today.

MissTrish14 I'm 3 weeks today. Protein has been my big struggle. I was allowed 1/2 scrambled egg, and up to 1/4 cup canned tuna or salmon this past week. Eating "real" food was very exciting. I'm not hungry which is really good. But I don't have much energy and need to get in more protein. I'm off any protein supplements. So my calorie intake has been under 200 daily. I would like to start to exercise but I really need calories to do that. I'm down 18.5 from the morning of surgery. 24.5 from the day I started the 3 day clear liquid diet.

I know I won't see my surgeon again. My first post-op is at 3 weeks with the PA. She's the one that did the majority of the follow up after surgery, although I did see the surgeon once right before I left the hospital. I think I see the PA at 3 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Then I see the nutritionist 6 times in that same year period. Some of your medical questions about medicine etc can be handled by your PCP. I know I have to see my cardiologist to make decisions about those medicines. The surgeon won't make those decisions.

I do not have the energy to exercise. I have my 3 week post op appointment on Thursday and I suspect the topic will come up. I'm only getting about 200 calories a day so exercise doesn't seem like a good idea. I guess we will see. I get to add more food at the start of week 4 so that may help get the calorie count up some. I can start soft veggies, some fruit, potatoes, soft Pasta, boiled eggs and egg salad and flaky fish. I'm tired of the canned tuna/salmon!! My goal is to get to 500 calories.

That is really fast. Mine has been between 100-115. Neither my PCP or my surgeon seems worried. It's probably a good thing you have a doctor appointment.

I think we all have or will have some moments of doubt. This is no picnic. It's possibly the hardest thing many of us have done. Add to to it low energy, probably not the greatest sleep, and our head messing with us and you've got the mixture for doubt.

Glo aren't you only 2 weeks out? I had my surgery 4/15 and tomorrow marks 3 weeks for me. Your progress and attitude even better!!! Your are doing great!!!

My nutritionist said no fruity yogurts. I used Yoplait Greek 100 vanilla. It had more carbs than I wanted but I did fine with it. I was on serious antibiotics during week 2 so I had to have yogurt to attempt to prevent a yeast infection. I started very slowly and worked my way up to 2 TBSP at a time. I'm day 20 and struggling with getting in enough fluids. I was never a big drinker. In fact I really only drank diet coke. So it's a struggle. Things must be very cold or I just can't stand it.

Mywishes85 you are a stud getting in that much protein. I'm not getting anywhere near enough protein. Drinks are gross. I'm eating yogurt but that's it. Luckily I can start on eggs, tuna and salmon tomorrow!

Low wen fry really picked a bad day to appear! It's my daughters prom and we are out and about getting hair and nails done. I can barely stand. For the first time since I'm seriously bummed out.

I'm 11 days post op and I'm mostly liquid. When does your nutritionist let you move on to something soft? I'm up to two teaspoons of plain yogurt. I'm taking an antibiotic because I've had a fever so to avoid a yeast infection I'm doing yogurt for me 3 "meals" this week. Have you eaten Jello? That gave me the sensation of eating while being on the liquid portion of my plan. I also like Popsicles because it's almost like a bite.

Some programs don't allow protein shakes after a few weeks. I only get them week 1 and 2 then I'm done forever. All my protein has to come from food.

I guess I'm 9 days post op. (4/15) I worked 3 short days this week. (I teach college) Probably not the greatest move but I survived. Today I got to add some "food" to the mix. My first "meal" was a teaspoon of unsweetened applesauce. Whoot Whoot! I have had a low grade fever and I'm now on 2 antibiotics. I have a really bad hematoma around one if the incisions on my left side. The mass is the size of a goose egg. My bruising in general has been mind blowing near 3 of my 6 incisions. Plus the 4 places I got blood thinner shots in my bell, my IV location, and my hand where they drew blood. I look awful but luckily I don't feel bad.

Well I gave up on the group page. I could not figure it out. You could not access if from the phone app. It just wasn't working out for me or the other 27 people who were members. So I am starting this thread. I know there is already an April 2014 post op thread but it's a variety of people. While I totally support everyone having any kind of WLS, our experiences are not the same. Bariatric Pal has 3 sections for that very reason. I'm a perfect example. When I started on this board I used the Sleeve boards because I had every intention of having that procedure. When it changed, I jumped over here to the Bypass surgery forums. So I just wanted to make sure our April 2014 bypass folks had their own thread because we need to support each other and the issues that arise specific to the bypass. I hope that the sleeve and band folks find the same specific support in those forums. http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/384-post-operation-gastric-sleeve-surgery-questions-answers/ http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/152-post-operation-lap-band-surgery-questions-answers/

Is it on the approved things from your nutritionist? Canned soup is very high in fat and sodium. I know it's not on my approved list

When it becomes obvious that I have lost a ton of weight, and people start asking, I'm going to tell them. My "out-laws" will just be told I worked with a doctor and eat very low calorie.

They will be giving you bags of fluid via your IV. I also got medicine that way too. But speak up and tell them your concerns!!

I'm good on fluids but not on Protein. I'm finding things need to be cold or hot. Room temperature stuff is not cutting it. I'm getting 18 oz of decaf tea each day. I'm loving SF Popsicles and SF Jello. I made 3oz containers of jello pre-op which has been great. I'm eating a few each day. I'm also good with chicken broth and having 8-12 oz a day. I have Swanson 33% less sodium. Now I'm not a big spice person so I don't mind the bland taste. I find things too sweet. I'm mixing power aid zero with Water. Can't take the diet snapple or premixed crystal light. I am using powder crystal light to play with taste. Protein is a different story. I'm struggling. I have many flavors if isopure. Grape was gross. I will try again when I get some grape power aid zero. I'm trying fruit punch mixed with power aid zero today. Tried unjury strawberry with skin lactaid which was awful. The only thing so far that doesn't make me want to hurl is chocolate Total Lean premade shake.

I'm allowed to try oatmeal and cream of wheat in week 2. My mother said she could not stomach either of those for several years. Same with pasta and bread. It just shows how different we all are and how differently good will affect us.

What procedure did you have that has you eating turkey a week out?