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I am 3 months out from surgery and down 33 pounds. My start weight was 180.I have been told that I will have slower weight loss because of my start weight. My issue is whether to eat food or drink a premier Protein shake. I have found that I have lost interest in food ( I know... CRAZY) and I find it easier to just drink the Protein shakes. Is this just a phase? I could not wait to eat food when I was on a liquid diet.

Make sure you are getting your fluids in...deep breath and cough to expand your lungs...

Believe it or not, this will be a distant memory soon. Maybe the pain medication is adding to your nausea. Track the time you have pain medication and onset of the severe nausea. I could not handle the morphine . I changed to toroidal and the nausea went away. Did you have a hernia repair as well? For me, that was the worst. I am 3 months out since surgery and it was the BEST decision that I could have ever made. Right not that might seem unbelievable, but mark my word...you too will be saying the same thing soon. Feel better

Thanks for sharing the chart. It seems pretty accurate.

I am just graduating to a regular diet after 6 plus weeks on soft foods ( mainly Soup with shredded chicken added). What are your thoughts about the weight watcher and lean cuisine dinners? I am finding that it is challenging to prepare a micro meal for one. I am throwing out a lot of food. Also, I have another question. My physician say I should eat meals about the size of my palm. Does anyone know how many ounces that would be? I am thinking about 4 ounces. Thanks,

Hi. I know that things are difficult right now, but trust that it will get better. Have you tried some of the Fruit drinks like Proti Diet or ones from Bariatric pal? They are much thinner that Protein shakes. I really like the grape concentrated drink. It has 15 grams of protein in it. You can knock out two things at once. You get in your protein and Water at the same time. They are very similar to Crystal Light. Hang in there..I think everyone thinks what in the world have I done to myself the first week or so. I am 6 weeks out now and I can say the surgery was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I feel great!!!

I think the mug warmer is a great idea. One reason why I might be eating faster than what i should is because i do not like " just warm" food. Maybe the mug warmer would be a good tool to try. Thanks for the idea

Well, I do not usually disclose all of my business to co-workers. It is not anyone’s business what I elect to do. I am not seeking anyone’s approval. I did not feel that I need to place a billboard on the highway. People that are close to me and are my friends know about my surgery and support me. Honestly, at my age, I do not give a darn about what people think. I have just been taken back about the questions and comments from casual acquaintances. I work in a hospital, so we all go to the cafeteria to eat. I have found it interesting how people will have observations and freely ask personal questions in the presence of others that truly is none of their business. My question to the group was is this happening to others and if so, how were they handling it.

Not everyone knows that i had surgery, but if I am in a group someone always makes a statement about the small quantity of food that I eat. i find this uncomfortable. How do over people handle this?

Yesterday, I received the green light to be about to eat al regular food. I was on a puree diets for 6 weeks. i concern,when I am eating I do not feel full right away,. i keep eating what i think will be ok, but at time later i am over filled with food. Does anyone else have delay in feeling full. How do you slow down with eating?

I had surgery Feb 24th, and I am stuck also.

Five weeks out and i feel great... i do have questions thought. 1. Are there different sizes of sleeves that are provided? I have 2 co-worker that are many months ahead of me speaking about getting sick, not able to eat much, forgetting to eat, etc... I am hungry, i know when i need and what to eat.I NEVER forget to eat. I alway get in my Protein and Fluid requirements. Could my sleeve be larger than normal? I started with a lower BMI and in 4 weeks I have lost 20 pounds. In week 5 nothing is happening with the weight lost despite now walking 2 -4 mile a day. I this normal?

WooHoo..... way to go SKINNY girl

Congratulations... I am just shy of 3 weeks out since surgery and I feel GREAT !!! Everyday made a big difference for me. Recovering from the surgery I listened to what my body was saying. First, I made sure that I got in the Protein and Water and everything else came second. I found Proti Diet ( concentrated flavoring) as the key for me to get in the Fluid amount and protein requirement easily. The Proti Diet is similar to crystal light, but it has 15 grams of protein in it. So, it does double duty with helping you get in the protein and fluid requirement. You have had major surgery, so your body will require time to recovery. Just listen to body and give it what it needs...rest, pain medication, fluids, protein and periods of activity and you will do great.

Your Bariatric office staff should be well versed in your insurance company's requirements. I just followed what the office stated I need to go and everything went well.