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@Lynn Cannon thank you. I'm trying to remind myself that many many people have bee successful in this journey with similar struggles so I suppose I can get there too.

@t1018ross thank you. I sure hope things turn around soon-ish.

Thank you@sosewsue61 for the reminders

Thanks for the tough love@cynisca

Thank you@hungryman

Thank you@Metgirl256. Way to get in the Doctor's have about that magazine. But I guess his response was also valid. I thought I was mentally prepared before surgery but it now seems that I really wasn't fully prepared after all.

Thank you@smg. I was kinda proud of myself for not succumbing to the temptation. I kept telling my husband I was going to get a funnel cake, take a couple bites, then spit it out. But I managed to leave the fair without even spending a dime on one.

I like Unjury unflavored protein powder. It was recommended by my nutritionist

I had to get IV fluids too one week after surgery. I'm trying hard not to have to do that again.

3.5 weeks post surgery. Went to our state fair tonight and was really sad that I couldn't eat any of the food I love having at fairs. I really wanted a corn dog, and cotton candy, and funnel cake, and alcohol, and, and, and.... We didn't stay long because I was sad plus I still haven't returned to full energy levels since the surgery. Just feeling down and wanted to share.

3.5 weeks post surgery and have yet to reach the water goal. My new stomach just isn't interested in taking that much in. Of course I'm still trying. So I can't offer any advice. Just wanted to acknowledge your post [emoji4]

I've been using plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. I'd always heard about doing that but couldn't bear to try it. Well, now post surgery I'm doing it and it's really not bad. It has a similar sour-ish taste but of course more health benefits.

I was sleeved 8/15. Planned two weeks off but ran into some recovery issues at week 1 so we extended my leave another week. I too have been so tired when I exert myself even a bit (e.g. washing hair in shower, doing dishes,.. ). I'm told it's because I'm still not getting in all my protein and water. Today was my first day back to work. I was so nervous but I survived! Fortunately I have a desk job so I didn't have to exert myself to much. I think the routine of being back at work was actually good for me.

Awesome!

Congratulations! Big milestone! Good for you!

I'm definitely learning that when I eat too fast or too much I have major issues. I really have to pay attention. Interestingly I've found that I start burping when my stomach is done eating. It's nice to have that signal since costly my eyes and brain haven't figured it out yet.

Lol. I love cheese and glad it has protein but I'm guessing that somewhere down the line I should reduce my intake of it. That's going to be a sad day for me. [emoji17]

Take a moment to re-read the words of@pisces2j7. I echo every sentiment written.

Your are strong and smart to reach out for help. Please call 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours everyday. I see they have chat available 24/7. http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat Please contact them for some guidance. We're also here for you. Please continue to check in here. You are not alone.

@ylime Cottage cheese, Yogurt, refried beans, melted cheese, ground beef, ground turkey, mashed potatoes, hot oatmeal, almond butter. Seems like a long list now that I see it but I'm still not getting enough protein because I eat such a small quantity each time. I don't like all the sweet protein shakes, and I learned after surgery I have issues with sucralose. But I finally am ok with ocean spray diet cranberry juice and Unjury unflavored protein powder. I just throw them together in my (cocktail) shaker with ice. Easy. Good luck finding what works for you. I keep inching closer to my 60g protein goal but have yet to reach it. I'm 3 weeks post sleeve surgery.

@rebchief I finally found something I'm ok with: Unjury unflavored protein powder + Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice. I find out the hard way post-surgery that I cannot tolerate anything with sucralose which is what most of the protein drinks are made of but it seems this combo works.

Oh wow! I just saw that I have 285 points there! Yay! Thanks for letting me know!

Baywatch - on Amazon Prime. Zac Efron is a nice distraction from food. And surprisingly I actually thought it was a pretty good movie overall.

@aedoesrny what do you mean you got points for posting here?

@soccrmom23 I have reminders set up on my phone for vitamins (I have 1 chewable 4 times a day because I'm pretty deficient in a lot of stuff), plus meal reminders 5 the a day (simply am not hungry, 3 weeks post-sleeve surgery).