Browneyedgirl818

Just keep trying different ones until you find one that works for you. I went thru about 10 until I found 2 that I could handle. Premier Protein chocolate at SAMs or costco and the other is Isopure Dutch chocolate zero carb. Those seem to be easy on my stomach and they are not thick shakes. The thinner the better for me!

What are you mixing it with?
I am lactose intolerant still. 5 1/2 years out. I use almond milk and it makes a big difference.

Try almond milk or lactade. Something for lactose intolerance. It made a big difference for me.

I'm going into three weeks post-op gastric bypass. Everything I put in my mouth makes me nauseated. Ready made Protein shakes, Protein powder, cottage cheese. I'm worried because I'm not getting enough Protein.
Getting frustrated.

I feel you. Im about three weeks into my new journey and said more often then not, what did I do to myself. Keep your head up, you know you made this decision for a very good reason. For a better you! Happy "rebirth" Day!

I feel you. Im about three weeks into my new journey and said more often then not, what did I do to myself. Keep your head up, you know you made this decision for a very good reason. For a better you! Happy "rebirth" Day!

I think it means non scale victories.

Syntrax offers a sample pack of their nectar Protein mixes. 15-18 packs for under $20 delivered. You have to go to their website and get the 800 number to order though.

I dread my next closet clean out, as I don't have much to wear anymore as it is!
But it's great to find things that are too big now!
I just had a Tummy Tuck and know that the few pairs of pants I have are surely going to be big now, they were already getting loose.
Keep up your hard work and new clothes are a great reward for progress!

Have you tried a scoop or half a scoop of Protein Powder in a carton of greek yougurt? I find it more palatable some days than the shakes. I'm 9 months out, and there are days that I just can't stomach any type of shake, but need to bulk up my Protein intake. vanilla yogurt with strawberry protein powder works well for me.

I agree with the above comments. People ARE going to ask and many more people won't ask out loud but they will be wondering and possibly asking other people if they noticed, too.
The first thing they might wonder is if you are sick. You don't have to give details.
I don't give details to too many people. I did talk to my immediate group of people that I work with and sit near. Unfortunately, one of them told other people who then told other people. Sigh.
But, if someone were to ask if this were a good thing, I would just say, yes, it was the right thing for me to do.
Most people ask what it is that I'm doing (if they don't know about the surgery, and sometimes if they do know about the surgery because they really don't know how it works). I just tell them that there isn't just one thing that I"m doing. It's a combination of quite a few things, including exercising a lot and focusing on more Protein and less carbs. I don't feel the need to tell them that I had surgery necessarily. It really depends on who they are and why I think they are asking. One person had asked some vague questions and he is the only one I have felt bad about not telling because he is trying to lose weight and it may have helped him. I may still talk with him but not sure yet.
The worst part for me is when I haven't lost weight in a while and they all wondering if I'm still on track. I just say that I am, though I have had a few stalls. And that's it.
Luckily, most people aren't asking to be rude, they really care and want to know.
Anyway, I would suggest that you have some vague comments prepared so that you can smile and answer the barrage of questions without telling them details. If they ask how much weight you have lost, just say that you are "on track" (with a smile). If they press, then say that you don't feel comfortable talking about that. Unless you do, then go for it!
But, if you have some nice comments prepared, it takes the pressure off.
Best of luck. I think one of the hardest things about losing weight is becoming more the center of attention. It's really only because when we are at our heaviest, we try really hard to be invisible and that becomes our comfort zone. Being uncomfortable is growth in a good way. You are really just rejoining the community and it is weird to do that.
Enjoy your journey, enjoy people wanting to talk to you and taking an interest in you. It really is a good thing!

I agree, it's normal. I felt the same way after surgery and at eight weeks post op now, I am just to the point where I DO NOT regret it! You'll be just fine. Time time time! Remember why you wanted it? Hold on and you to will say ....boy I'm so glad I had it done!!!

What you are going through is totally and completely normal. You just had major surgery, you can't eat and you feel like crap. I think someone who didn't think to themselves "What the hell did I do to myself!?" even for a split second wouldn't be normal. It gets better, I promise. Once you find your way, establish your new "normal", and see the weight coming off, you will feel much better. You will be probably be giving the same advice to a newbie in 5 months or so Hang in there and welcome to the losers bench!