brapril714

Don't understand why you're lost, 3 meals @ 20 grams of Protein plus 2 protein Snacks in day add up to 80 plus. Everyone is different on recommended volume after surgery. I was told 1/2 cup to start of meat, 1/2 a cup of tuna is over 20g of protein. Yogurt is also very high for the snack. Everyone is different. I just have a hard time believing that the 5' tall woman and 6'7" guy need the same amount of protein.

3 weeks post op with gastric bypass. Dr recommends 60-80 grams of Protein per day. This is recommended to everyone. Question is, I'm 6'7" - 290 now and large build. This seems low to me. I can get 80 with just food and no Protein shakes. I don't want to add calories for no reason, but feel more protein may be needed. Any suggestions

I find it odd that every doctor is completely different on diet pre and post op. Yogurt seems like an obvious choice, but my doc said no. Just Protein and water/sugar free drink for 2 weeks. I am down 16 lbs since Monday weigh in.

Pain is different for everyone. I've had 3 back surgeries and day 1 was worse with this. No belly band option was given. I'm better now and ready for something besides shakes.

Surgery went well. Day 1 and 2 are tough. Keep on the pain meds and you'll be good. Day 3 has been a lot better. Don't be surprised if you doubt your decision at first, it's rough. Very happy still.

Headed to the hotel, check in at 5am. Nervous but ready to get this going.

November 10th. All pre op finished today. Very excited.