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80 grams protein seems low for an active male. My surgeon's minimum for guys is 100 grams.

That was when I knew the sleeve was different from dieting; I sat right next to my nephews birthday cake and had NO DESIRE to even taste it.

I do, but for me, I treat numbers of pounds lost as milestones and not goals. I set goals for things I can control (the inputs: water/fluids, protein, exercise, etc.) and not things I can't control like pounds lost.

My surgeon no longer does lapbands either (other than to take them out).

I have a much deeper understanding if nutrition now than I ever had pre-op. The biggest thing: Protein, protein, protein, and fluids, fluids, fluids.

If you are only eating 500-700 calories then you probably aren't eating enough. I HIGHLY recommend that you just stay off the scale until you can reliably get in all of your Protein and fluids and can up your calories. You are still healing from major surgery. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall If you are only eating 500-700 calories then you probably aren't eating enough. I HIGHLY recommend that you just stay off the scale until you can reliably get in all of your protein and fluids and can up your calories. You are still healing from major surgery. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Interesting. Just out of curiosity, how many calories are you eating daily? I am much further out than you so am eating closer to 1400-1600 with regular exercise. Early out, I was closer to 1200-1400. Personally, until you can get at least 1000 calories, I think it is a good idea to just stay off the scale. Early out, I only weighed at my doctors appointments. The most important thing is to get in all of your protein and fluids.

What is your Protein target?

Not after surgery, but I have experienced vertigo before. It SUCKS!

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If you are only eating 500-700 calories then you probably aren't eating enough. I HIGHLY recommend that you just stay off the scale until you can reliably get in all of your Protein and fluids and can up your calories. You are still healing from major surgery. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

You definitely need more Protein. Did your surgeon or NUT give you a protein target? Mine is 100 grams and my surgeon's basic range is 80-100 grams. Try searching Bariatric Center of Excellence manual to see if you can find some post-op food plans. I am surprised your surgeon didn't give you any post-op guidance. Best of luck with your recovery.

What wrap are you referring to? Have you talked to your surgeon's office about your concern? That should be your first phone call.

There are protein shots but don't think they taste very good. Premier Protein gives you a great "bang for your buck", plus you NEED fluids. At 3 weeks out you shouldn't be minimizing fluids.

Not me, but I wouldn't have been able to shop and explore before surgery. It will really depend on your general fitness level and how well you are recovering. You certainly won't be able to lift or carry anything and will need to be sipping something almost continuously.

Welcome! You have come to the right place. Keep us posted on how you are doing and best of luck.

You posted in the sleeve forum. Were you sleeved? If so, you don't have a pouch. Sleeves don't stretch, especially with fluids. Just keep sipping and you should be fine. If it is uncomfortable then you are drinking too much. Just go slow and sip, sip, sip.

It sounds like you are doing fine. But, you really do need to increase your fluids and Protein. Both seem low. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I use MyFitnessPal.

Try slowing down and taking smaller sips. It will get better.

I do but I am over a year post-op.

Your surgeon or PCP can give you a vitamin/supplement schedule. I took an iron supplement in addition to my other vitamins during my first year.

Actually, these rates sound great. Have you tried getting insurance as someone who is self-employee lately? Also, have you seen how much healthcare CEO's make lately? I don't know where you work but what does your CEO make? Those numbers have a lot more to do with what you pay than "political correctness" or whatever you are complaining about. Employers had the chance to get out of the healthcare/insurance business if they would have supported single payer.