LosingWeightLiz

You know I had something similar but with my upper body, my arms and neck area. I started falling asleep on the couch to try and stop it. Has anyone had upper body restless issues like that? Starting week one post op.

I haven't hit this stage yet, I just had my surgery 2 weeks ago. but from what Ive read on here, even though its different for everyone, around 3-4 weeks. I think when you start introducing food into your diet. maintain high water and protein, and that helps maintain a continuous loss, even if it isn't as extreme as you are use to now.

I had bruising too! However, I am so fair in complexion my bruises actually looked a shade of yellow. When my case manager called for a check up, I told her no puss or oozing, but I had some bruises around the strips that were yellow. She said that was normal. Remember you went through a surgery that they cut into your skin. Call your doctor to verify before going to the hospital. But that was my experience.

I don't think dairy is a factor here, I've been using almond milk with everything, since its healthier and I'm not a fan of milk. The protein I have been using is all Whey Protein, because I like the taste isnt as strong. the chocolate is a Whey & Soy substance. I went a day early and had a strong cheese, which helped, and I ended up eating the whole stick (not the 2 oz Im suppose to) cause it tasted so good, I ended up cramping and using the restroom for relief. However, it enabled me to drink some more protein slowly, not sure how long that will last. I've also tried muscle milk, and I just can not stand the taste what so ever. I think tomorrow Im going to try a tuna-to-go container, they're pretty good and the entire package is 28g of protein, not sure I will eat it all, but at least its a step closer with Protein. I want to try some of these other suggestions that you all had mentioned. the only thing with Unjury is I ordered some last week (chicken noodle) cause its not available in any stores. and I would prefer something now. In-fact, I got an email the next day that due to wether conditions my package is stuck in another state. unable to make it to me on arrival date. thanks for all the input and support everyone!

I started Protein shakes at least a month + before my surgery per my doctor, to get use to. However now after surgery (2 weeks tomorrow) I'm finding it impossible to maintain the Protein Shakes. Just the taste of them, make me physically want to vomit. When I can barley stomach it, it seems it also passes right through me. Leaving my stomach upset, even plain Water is adding the the upset stomach. I know I have to get my protein shakes in (80-100g) but I'm finding it will become impossible. I've tried different shake recipies, and books to mix up the tastes. (adding sugar-free pudding mix, and sugar free flavor sweeters). Last week, I had had enough with all the sweet. I then started a natural-flavor protein with chicken broth, and now its added to my If-I-Have-One-More-I'm-Going-To-Puke regiment. Any suggestions? Tomorrow I can start adding in soft-texture foods (2tbs or 1/4th cup) but still incoporating at least 2 protein shakes. Thanks so much!