stargrind77

Me too!

I had my surgery on 11/21, yes focus on your water, it is extremely hard for me too. I carry the bottle with me every where. Propel's flavored water by gatorade helps or diluted apple juice. My large incision has not quite healed, I just try and keep it clean - was worried a bit too! Proteinex liquid protein gets you 18g of protein in 2 Tbs dose. It's gross but it helps when I don't all my protein down. (I agree it is hard - ice does help it go down) Premier Protein is my fave it offers 30g - it takes me 2 1/2 hours though. My trick to getting foods down is to mentally count to 15 stop let the saliva accumulate chew some more until food is apple sauce consistency and slowly swallow. It is the only way for me to get food down! I had to buy 4 Oz containers and baby spoons too ikea has a nice 50 pc set that look more like normal utensils.

11/21 !!! Welcome to the other side...so psyched for puree foods and sick of broths! I had the best Thanksgiving, I didnt miss that stuffed, I overate guilt - soo thankful for my sleeve!

I was sleeved on 11/21 - I understand it has only been one week, but I cannot wrap my head around getting 60+ protein, much less good fats. I have been reading replies for ideas, before going back to the real hustle n bustle of work. I have been sipping on a decent 30g protein shake over ice for 2 hrs (almost done)!!

Good to know you are getting some fluids and some answers. Will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery!!

November 21st....(Atlanta GA) officially sleeved! Good luck and good health to all - what a way to bring in 2015!

Thank you for sharing your success! Congrats you look fab!!!

AWESOME ....very inspirational!