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another version 1 cup soymilk 4-6oz 0% fage yogurt 1 scoop unflavored whey protein 1/3 - 1/2 cup blueberries, raspberries, etc 1.5 tbsp. truvia sweetener 2 tbsp. Jarrows Gentle Fibers ice cubes

My homemade protein drink. Goes down slow, but 45g protein! 1 cup soymilk 4-6oz 0% Fage yogurt 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder 2 tbsp. PB2 peanut powder 2 tbsp. Jarrows Gentle Fibers 1.5 tbsp. truvia sweetener handful of ice cubes blend it up!

I know right where you're at! Soups are your best friend right now. Protein shakes will supplement your daily requirement. I was SO SICK of bone broth from the pre surgery diet, but I was chugging down all the other soups and loving it. By week 2 or 3 I was on soft foods and I was off and running.

I went in with the mindset that my "new stomach" will come with special instructions which I will follow to the letter. This is my easy excuse to get out of peer pressure situations when drinks and treats are going around. Sure I have a bad day here and there, it happens to all of us. I try to keep the mistakes small. Whenever I feel that I'm about to go astray, I tell myself that I didn't have this surgery only to revert back to my old habits once again. I reflect on my recent accomplishments and all is well!

I was strictly on clear liquids for the first week. I had to use laxatives for the first couple weeks every few days to keep things going. I was given a script at the hospital. Now I use a product called Jarrows Gentle Fibers that I add to a morning protein smoothie to keep myself naturally regular without popping laxatives. There are also low-cal/low-carb wraps that you can find at the stores that contain decent amounts of fiber in them. Week 2 or 3 they put me on soft foods, until 3 months post surgery. Then I can transition to regular foods (I kinda am already....just using a food processor when needed). But I micromanage the hell outta my diet with the baritastic app.

Hey you're looking great. Just keep working the program and your body will follow.

My wife wasn't supportive of me having WLS surgery either in the early rounds, but she warmed up to it. She was scared of losing her bad-habit-eating buddy. Now, believe it or not, she enjoys many of the leaner meals I cook up for us. And of course she is loving a leaner husband!

Anyone try Jarros Gentle Fibers? Two tablespoons is 9g of fiber! And it's soluble and insoluble fiber...not like Metamucil and the others that shouldn't be an everyday thing. But adding it to a bottle of water is NASTY. Gritty and weird. But it's keeping me regular again! Curious to know if anyone has a better way to sneak it in my meals where it doesn't go down so unpleasantly.

I got a giant container of unflavored protein powder, so I don't have to keep buying cases of the Premier liquid. Still learning how to add that to a good bariatric recipe. But it's always handy to have the liquid ones, when I don't have time to make something.

Good news for you the hard part is over. First night is uncomfortable. I had that too. I was getting dilaudid along with steady doses of pain pills first night. I didn't get much sleep that night due to waking up for more pain meds. Next day nurse took me for a slow paced half lap around the ward. Felt so good to move a little we did another full lap. I was ancy to get dressed and go home after that! Once I was home, pain was easily managed by scheduled doses of pain meds. By Day 4, I only took them when I felt pain coming back. Make sure you have at least 4-5 days of pain meds when you get discharged and MAKE THEM LAST. You may or may not need them all. I was pain pill free before end of first week.

You may have some gas in your body from the surgery that gives mild discomfort, but no worries it is gone by day 2 or 3. Short walks and moving around helped me get it all out. I was completely off pain meds before 1st week was over.

Your doctor may or may not prescribe you topiramate, an appetite suppressant once on solid foods.

Be calm going in surgery day and next thing you know you'll be resting in the recovery room. They'll keep you nice and numbed up the first night, and you'll be home before you know it, eager to work the new diet.

Try the peanut powders. They can add some tasty flavor to a boring protein drink too.

When I was on the liquid stage, I could finish an entire small Campbells 5oz can, which comes out to 10oz when adding the can of water/milk. I'd be able to finish it all before it got cold. I'm now measuring/weighing everything on soft foods….that and getting at least 64oz of water daily I'm fortunately having zero cravings to snack. On liquids, I'd down a tomato soup in a tall coffee mug.