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Yeah I need to do better with my protein as well. It's just I had to drink so many shakes before the surgery it's like I don't care to have another protein shake lol... Thanks for the info Sent from my LG-D850 using the BariatricPal App Some people have suggested hiding Protein powder in yogurt or pudding. I haven't tried this, but it might be worth a shot.

OK, I thought I was immune to the crazy tummy noises... until yesterday. I was sitting in the dentists chair with my mouth wide open, and suddenly a noise gurgled up from the depths of my stomach... not once, but twice!! Also, the loud hiccough was mentioned. I definitely can relate to that! Happens all the time!

We have DVR'd but not watched Designated Survivor. This is not necessarily a fall show, but we watched the Netflix series, Stranger Things recently, and it was SOOOO good! I can't wait for the 2nd season to come out in 2017.

Ugh! The shots!! I was so glad to be rid of them, but it took several more weeks to get rid of all the bruises! I looked like someone had roughed me up in an alley somewhere, but at least they were careful to only land the blows on areas that wouldn't show with my clothes on!

I seem to recall from another thread that you are about 3 days out? It is different for everybody, but you should turn a corner within the next couple of days. Then, it seems like it get a tiny bit better each day. You may hit a phase where you are exhausted, but for me that lasted less than a week. Hitting your Protein and Water goals will help you heal faster. Hang in there!

LOL, I was thinking... Man, she is hard core!! Still, you are doing great! I wish I worked next to my gym. That would definitely make it easier.

Have you looked on Pinterest? There are lots of boards there with post-bariatric surgery puree recipes. Good luck!

Zofran is the best thing for nausea, although the taste of the melting lozenges they gave me made me sick. I learned to just lightly bite it and swallow quickly. Also, I read somewhere that putting a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol under your nose will help with nausea. I hope you are through this phase and having better days soon!

I'm also at six weeks, and I still have a lot of restriction. Everyone is different, but I look at this as a good thing. I focus on my Protein and supplement with shakes as well. One question: What kind of protein are you eating? If it's chicken, beef, pork or other dense protein, you naturally won't be able to eat much of it, because your pyloric valve (at the bottom of the stomach) closes to allow for pre-digestion in the stomach. If you eat things like cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, or even soft white fish, you will be able to eat more. I am down 25 lbs and just went into a stall this week - I can tell because weight loss has been slowing and finally this week, it has just stopped. I'm going to work on getting as much protein and Water in as I can, but like you, it's still difficult (even with liquids). Good luck and let us know when your stall breaks.

I don't have this problem, but my surgeon warned that this might happen. He said to keep a protein drink by the bed and sip on it if/when I wake up in the middle of the night, because the low blood sugar in the morning can make some people sick. He also suggested a cassein protein shake at night to help. Cassein protein takes longer to break down so it keeps your blood sugar steady longer. <-- I think that's right. If anyone knows more about it, please clarify or expound.

I have also lost 25 lbs, and now I am in a stall - my first one at 6 weeks. From what I've read on here, they can take anywhere from 3 weeks to a couple of months. Like you, I'm still struggling to hit my water (and protein) goals. I'm going to focus on that, as well as increasing exercise, and hope I can break the stall that way. Also, I just noticed you said you are working out 4-5 times a day. That seems like a lot, so if you are not hitting (or exceeding) your water goals, that may be part of the problem. I'd focus on that. I hope it helps!

My cousin had the surgery 6 months before me, and she warned me that dry foods do not go down well. Everything has to be super moist or loaded with sauce so it goes down smooth.

I also love the satisfying crunch of lettuce and other veggies (mmmm, cucumber!!)I also love the way we've turned a taco post into a salad post. Where to next?

My surgeon also cleared me a two weeks for solid food, and I learned something very quickly: just because I was cleared for food did not mean I should yet. Your body will let you know what it's ready for and when. You can get your Protein in (much more easily, I might add) though Protein shakes right now. You could also try mixing protein with pudding. If you want the sensation of food, then have some mashed potatoes or whatever soft foods your stomach can handle right now. You should see a tiny bit of improvement every day. It's a slow process, but just hang in there! It will be okay!

I had the flu shot only once when place I worked was pushing hard for everyone to get their flu shot, paid for by the company. I have never gotten the flu. Not once. Even with the shot, you are not 100% covered from all strains, as they only pick the 2 or 3 strains that seem to be "trending" that season. I think if you are susceptible to flu, it might be a good idea to get the shot as a precaution against the most common strains, but if not, why bother?