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You're definitely not alone! I'm 2 weeks post-op too. I'm having a hard time with the protein and getting enough as well. And I'm eternally running out of energy. I used to do 10k steps a day at work + all the physical duties. And here I can barely go a few minutes of doing something and I have to sit down for a while and catch my breath.
I'm looking forward to when I can add in meat etc - I'm hoping it'll help with my protein intake and my strength.

So liquid diet... I'm down 25lbs since starting it two weeks ago. I was 288lbs at my pre-op bloodwork visit and 263 today. This means I still have about 100lbs to get to a "normal" BMI.
I switched to Fairlife protein shakes because I hated the Premier but my doctor wanted me to switch back. He says he has much better results with liver shrinking and Premier.
Anyway - TOMORROW is surgery day! Covid test, packing bag... I'm getting ready!

So liquid diet... I'm down 25lbs since starting it two weeks ago. I was 288lbs at my pre-op bloodwork visit and 263 today. This means I still have about 100lbs to get to a "normal" BMI.
I switched to Fairlife protein shakes because I hated the Premier but my doctor wanted me to switch back. He says he has much better results with liver shrinking and Premier.
Anyway - TOMORROW is surgery day! Covid test, packing bag... I'm getting ready!

My surgery date is Dec 3rd. It's soooo close. Liquid diet for 2 weeks. Not loving it. I'm having the sleeve + single switch + hiatal hernia repair. EEEEEK.
I should be an old hand at surgery these days.
A loooooong time ago - I lost 380lbs w/diet and exercise. I was staying steady at 140-150lbs. So I had a tummy tuck & arm flap removal (Brachioplasty). Then I started yo-yo'ing and then I lost my Mom to covid last December. I've gained soooo much since then.
My Mom was in the hospital - just days before we lost her - submitting my info to Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas for gastric sleeve. She wanted me to do this because she knew I was happier and healthier when I was thin. So here I am. Because she was right.
I've also had my gallbladder removed, my right hip was replaced 4 years ago. My left hip was replaced 2 years ago.
So I shouldn't be worried about this. But, eeeeeek. I'm not a fan of needles, etc.
I just hope I can be discharged from the hospital in one day. Also, I'm in Raleigh, NC.

My surgery date is Dec 3rd. It's soooo close. Liquid diet for 2 weeks. Not loving it. I'm having the sleeve + single switch + hiatal hernia repair. EEEEEK.
I should be an old hand at surgery these days.
A loooooong time ago - I lost 380lbs w/diet and exercise. I was staying steady at 140-150lbs. So I had a tummy tuck & arm flap removal (Brachioplasty). Then I started yo-yo'ing and then I lost my Mom to covid last December. I've gained soooo much since then.
My Mom was in the hospital - just days before we lost her - submitting my info to Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas for gastric sleeve. She wanted me to do this because she knew I was happier and healthier when I was thin. So here I am. Because she was right.
I've also had my gallbladder removed, my right hip was replaced 4 years ago. My left hip was replaced 2 years ago.
So I shouldn't be worried about this. But, eeeeeek. I'm not a fan of needles, etc.
I just hope I can be discharged from the hospital in one day. Also, I'm in Raleigh, NC.