Boldilocks

I'm vegetarian too. The number I was told was at least 65g of protein - which still seems like a lot. This last week I have been able to get over 100g consistently by pumping up my morning shake (I continue to do a protein shake for breakfast because I am not a breakfast person, and have been doing this for years). I use Fairlife milk which has more protein instead of regular skim, a scoop of my protein powder, and add a scoop of Genepro flavourless powder as well. That shake is really filling, and has a tonne of protein. It sets me up for the rest of the day. Anything I can, I add the Genepro to - Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, my bariatricpal chili and curry. The scoops are very small and it dissovles easily if you stir slowly. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6OSDYA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 My nutritionist also said that it gets easier the further out you get and you don't need these massive amounts of protein forever. You will be able to tweak your macros as you get to maintenance to what works for you.

I'm 18 days post op and have been stalling for 8 days now. I have only pooped once in the last 5 days though, so I'm taking additional stool softerners and hoping... What was your starting weight? I have heard so many people say that because I started at a (relatively) low BMI, I will lose much more slowly and stall more.

I was sleeved the day before you - and hit a stall at day 10 that is in its 6th day now. I know everyone says it's normal and to be expected, but it's still very worrying and frustrating after going through so much to get here. Hugs.

Same here - I have lost nothing in 5 days now. In fact, I've gained 2 lbs from 5 days ago. I knew I would be a slow loser, but this is a little frustrating so early on (15 days out).

No one told me to walk either, and I was given ice water in the hospital in a pitcher along with 1oz medicine cups to pour out for myself. We're adults - we can do hard things! I don't think anyone was purposely neglecting you, and I'm sorry you felt that way. It's probably just how they do things, and they were busy. Hugs.

Me too surgery twin! Yay!

It took them a couple of hours last week poking and prodding me. Finally they used the ultrasound machine and called the aneasthesiologist to do it. I'm always an IV nightmare. Still, you'll back on this a blip on your road to good health and all around fabulousness!

I am cold all the time too - right since the day after surgery, so it's not a lack of insulation. Definitely hormonal, I think. I was always so hot all the time - my husband and I would have epic battles over the thermostat. I live in Upstate NY - one of the coldest and snowiest areas in the whole country, and I don't own a winter coat. I would wear a zip up hoodie in the winter. I don't own any long sleeved tops - I am in short sleeves year round. I would go to Ireland for July and August purposely to avoid the heat and humidity here. I had to throw the poor kitties off the bed because if they were even close to me I'd sweat. Now I'm cold! In the evenings I'm stealing DH's sofa blanket from him - we had to get another one, LOL. Now at night I'm taking my trusty old hot water to bed with me, cuddling up to the kitties, and keeping my socks on. Long may it last, I say - I'd much rather be too cold than too hot, at least you can add layers. Maybe now I'll be able to wear some of my own cosy sweater designs, instead of just making them.

I kind of wish I'd ordered it as I'm out of the lemonade mood the last few days, LOL.

I'd definitely do a pregnancy test just to be sure - a dollar at Dollar Tree for peace of mind. Also maybe do an ovulation test, as it could be that? I'd make that a priority, as being pregnant with the Nexplanon implant still in your arm could cause complications. How long have you had the Nexplanon in? If it's longer than 3 years it might be time to change it out. But there are hormones from your body, hormones due to the surgery, hormones from your birth control... my uneducated guess would be hormones, LOL.

This is the one I ordered, it's not bad. A good change from the milky stuff. https://www.amazon.com/INFUSIONS-Refreshingly-Flavored-Vigorously-Tropical/dp/B07F4K1XF3/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=isopure%2Binfusions&qid=1550105611&s=hpc&sr=1-4&th=1

My breast reduction surgery was like that! I was at a church fete and saw this elderly lady with massive boobs that were hanging way down. Her blouse was straining at the buttons, but was loose everywhere else on her. She kept pulling her cardigan over her boobs in a self-conscious gesture, even though it was summer. I just knew that would be me some day if I didnt get the reduction - I got it 5 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did... until this, LOL.

I was able to get 2 down of the milky ones - but I didn't feel resctriction with liquids. I also ordered a lemonade flavoured one that could be added to the water I was already drinking.

I had low BMI too, and just squeaked by the qualification through insurance with 36 and co-morbidities (cut off was 35 with co-morbidities, 40 with none). I'm also right at 5ft0. We'll lose slower than people with a higher BMI - we just have to realise that. Pain, bloating, gas, constipation, nausea - they're not really complications, just side effects of the surgery, and in the long term are pretty minor. I had a breast reduction too about 5 years ago. Best thing I had ever done until I did this, LOL. Went from a 44H to a 38B. I hope to get to a 36B by losing some back fat. I'm hoping my boobs won;t change too much with the surgery because all the fat was already removed (6 lbs), leaving just breast tissue.

My period started in the hospital a couple of hours after my surgery. Let's just say it didn't make any of the surgery pains any easier. It seemed heavier than normal and lasted a full day longer. ?

@catwoman7 - congrats on your loss and maintenance, BTW - tremendous job!

Catwoman has it! Indian and Arabic food can fit right in - it's healthy and delicious. And you will be able to have little bits of the other stuff going forward. We just have to make good choices and get used to having smaller portions rather than mounds of food. I'm glad I'm going to be home in Ireland this July and August, as portion sizes are so much smaller there than in the US, LOL.

I put on 5lbs overnight in the hospital - it's the anaesthetic and IV fluids they pump you with, I believe. I wasn't expecting it either - no one had prepared me for it. Don't worry - it's temporary.

I'm a week out and have been getting this since right after my surgery. It feels a little higher than my belly - but that could be where the sleeve is. It kind of feels like it's where my diaphragm is. It is really noisy and is going to be embarrassing when I'm back at work. I'm wondering if it's like hunger tummy rumblng, but we're just not feeling the hunger so it seems disconnected?

Like a poster above, I have been having a protein shake for breaksfast for years now, and have no plans to stop. I will struggle to get the amounts of protein in that we are recommended, as a vegeatrian. I always have. My NUT said that because I have a sleeve and intact pyloric valve, a shake will sit in the stomach for a while and be filling in ways that it might not be for a bypass patient.

Hormonal changes, maybe?

I was given a surgery date 3 months into the 6 month process. They finally submited to insurance on 01/22/19 once I had met all my requirements, and approval came back in good time for my 02/05/19 surgery. These places seem to know what they're doing, don't worry!

I packed pretty light - pj bottoms and t-shirt, pair of socks, 2 pairs of underwear (my period was expected the day of surgery). Phone, charger and Kindle. Chapstick, deodourant, and breath spray. No money or jewellery. Used the hospital's gown and treaded socks - just put my pj bottoms under the gown. The hospital provided toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towels. I was expecting them to provide shampoo and conditioner and they didn't. Had to wash my hair with bar soap, but I was past caring. I was in for about 36 hrs.

It is always the same with me - I need more anaesthesia and more pain relief. It was a nurse who alerted me to the redhead thing when I was having my 1st c-section. I had to have 4 epidurals, and none of them worked!! This is why I'm really irritated with my surgeon for refusing to prescribe any pain meds for me. Oh well, this too shall pass. I am from Northern Ireland - it means I get to carry two passports, LOL.

That is (pun intended) insane! I can't believe they made you do all that - though obviously you had a good outcome. Mine was 10 minutes, and about 5 generic questions checked off a list.