Myka99

I finally found a protein powder that I like which makes the whole 2 shakes a day much easier......maybe if you are having a hard time you just don't like what you have....I switched to whey protein isolate and thank God that I did, the other stuff was awful.....I am still working on water goals but I do one water then water with a splash of apple juice just enough to taste....helps me get the liquids down. 3 Rd day in a row I made my protein goal since surgery....I am hoping this gets the scale moving (and yes I know it is not all about the scale).

So I am a little past 3 weeks post op....how much exercise should I be doing? I know nothing major like cardio and swimming....but should I be going for a 30 min walk already?

Thank you everyone....I felt like I was doing something wrong but never took into consideration the fact that I am internally healing as well....I will just do my thing and go on the scale once every 2 weeks or so....and go by my clothes and body.... .

I purée the boiled eggs, chicken and salsa....they actually gave me puréed soup 3 Rd day in hospital....I did liquid for a week after...I have to work on my water consumption....but there is only so much room in there....I guess I consider myself healed as I didn't find the surgery as bad as a c-section and a hysterectomy.....but really it is only 2 in a half weeks out....just feels like it should be faster.....

I purée the boiled eggs, chicken and salsa....they actually gave me puréed soup 3 Rd day in hospital....I did liquid for a week after...I have to work on my water consumption....but there is only so much room in there....I guess I consider myself healed as I didn't find the surgery as bad as a c-section and a hysterectomy.....but really it is only 2 in a half weeks out....just feels like it should be faster.....

Ok I had surgery 2 weeks and 5 days ago on April 21st. I lost 16 pounds post op on liquid diet but have only lost 5 pounds since surgery....I am not eating actual carbs except for drinking milk, yogurt and a little cheese.....I live off of eggs chicken and pad salsa with a protein shake in the morning....has anyone else gone through this? I am def not getting in my 64 oz of liquid a day but I am trying.....advice?

Oh my, I am also aloud decaf coffee but never thought of adding protein powder to it....thank you @alreadyknow I will be sure to try this and see I'd I can find the iso in this neck of the woods!

I am 11 days post op and feel thankful that I have not felt nauseous since the hospital....I had a very rough day but had sense enough to go for a walk with my dog....wasn't far mind you but it did change my mood.....once you can introduce new foods I think you will find it easier.... I am new to this as well this is just how I feel....but as well I am in medication for depression since I had my son 11 years ago, which started with post pardom and they strictly told me not to go off them.....which is one of my goals way way down the road....it is hard because we used food for everything happy sad bored....Friday use to be pizza night at my house for my son and I, I will not lie and say I wasn't upset that he got yummy pizza and I ate a yogurt lol....but later on I will be able to have pizza with him again just a healthier version....

The "girls" are the only thing I am not looking forward to loosing..lol I am only 11 days post op but when I have lost weight in the past those are the first to go.....they are not to perky as it is but I am prepared for the worst later on...I said I will go from a full C to an A lol...I can only hope I am wrong but chances are not....

I am frustrated with eating slow but by no means am I regretting the surgery....after having a c-section and a hysterectomy the recovery is very much easier than those....I am 10 days post op....do I miss certain foods for sure! But I would seek counselling if you are extremely depressed....and I am also in need of a hobby besides eating! I wish you the best on this journey.....it will get better for you I hope.

Yes I am thinking the gas they put in my stomach probably isn't helping haha

Yes I am having a difficult time reaching my liquid goals.....

Instead of go up *** not stream lol

My mother has a fancy smanchy scale.....I myself just bought myself a 12$ one....For me they weigh correct....my mothers supreme one always has me higher by 3 pounds or more.....my cheapy is accurate with the one at the hospital......and if I fire it over the balcony I am only out 12$ lol ...Good luck on your journey.... I realize it is all not about the numbers but is sure nice to see them go down I stream of up !

Ok so I am 8 days post op......I lost 16 on pre op diet but only 4 this week....am I expecting to much for the amount I eat it should be coming off faster....or am I just over thinking?

Found the first week was hard, just getting all the junk out of your system after that I made sure to drink a lot of water and gave myself a Gatorade at night and chicken broth really helped.....I am 6 days post op and by far the pre op diet was harder.....hang in there!

I am on day 7 of the pre op diet....yesterday was a baaaad day.....i was starving and the more i thought about it the hungrier i became.....every burger commercial....and even the new hot dog one at burger king (which i would never eat) looked amazing haha.....so now i am only watching netflix or the pvr for the rest of the week so i can fast forward the commercials ....driving me nuts.....

Thank you for this.....I am having a very hard day today and this is so true.

Today was a really bad day for me i am on day 6 of the liquid diet and i had the same thought today....almost gave up.....thought why cant i just do this on my own.....but you know what I wont.....i will go back to eating to the point nothing is good anymore anyway.....so hang in there, I am getting the sleeve as well on the 21st of April i am very nervous and worried about recovery time....but guarantee you that you will regret cancelling it.....as i would so i am trucking along.....add me as a friend we can keep each other motivated

I am starting my liquids tomorrow too. I am 3 Bariatric Advantage shakes a day. I bought a sak of Sonic ice so I can crunch on it when things are getting bad. My surgery date is 4/18 FatKellyRN>soontobe<SleeveKellyRN how are you making out ? my surgery is the 21st.....first 4 days were rough for me

I am on day 6 and every day is a struggle but I want this badly.....keep focus on the long term.....the hunger gets easier or less the further you go....as of day 5 i lost 12 lbs ...BUT must say it was the hardest 12 lbs i have ever lost....and i have done many diets....i found the first 4 days it was hard to keep my mind focused on anything.....i couldnt read didnt want to watch movies etc.....yesterday and today i am getting back into keeping my mind off things.....keep your eye on the prize....I thought of you wanting tacos the other day when i would of given my left arm for a steak haha.....chin up!

You are going back for the lap band? I am going on the 21st for the sleeve....my surgeon gave me the option of the lap band or sleeve....but he recommended the sleeve as the band they do not see as good of results as well as more complications....not that you cant eventually gain the weight back with the sleeve but have you considered a different option besides the band?

Today is day 4 of the pre op diet i get 4 boost shakes a day as well as 2 cups of certain veggies and clear liquid.....today is the only day my head wasnt feeling like it was going to fall off....I slept a lot as well and was really hungry yesterday....today was not so bad.....i am hoping tomorrow is better....but going into day 5 i do not want to see another boost lol.

i am on day 4 of pre op diet and I am only aloud 4 boost shakes and 2 cups of veggies a day.....only certain veggies at that.....it is rough

Today is day 4 for me for boost diet.....the first 2 days were rough as i had bad caffeine withdrawl....and was sleeping alot with major headaches.....yesterday was better but today i am just HUNGRY....like in the need for something solid ....i need help with motivation or tips with the veggies we are aloud to have