Sassy_one

I have a question. I had my surgery Dec 28. I had lost 60 pounds before talking to surgeon but I had hit such a plateau or I was only losing about a pound a week that I decided to try the surgery . The first three weeks I lost 28 pounds and doctor was thrilled. But since then I seem to be stuck again losing a pound or nothing each week. Ive been so concerned about the number of calories Im eating, but I realized I'm not getting even closee to the 120g of protein they wanted me to. I'm getting about half of that or maybe a little bit more, like 70-75g. My question is...could it be I'm not eating enough? Do I add protein to hit 120 and not be concerned with calories? Basically Im a bit frustrated because I'm back where i was before surgery only losing a pound a week. Looking for some insight.

I struggled to eat in the early months post-op and couldn't stomach the godawful protein shakes (and still can't ?). I got my protein in through protein-fortified soy milk (matcha lattes!), protein water (a godsend because it also counts towards your water intake and I still rely on it today to get my daily protein up), and whatever solid protein food I could manage to eat. I was barely eating 1/4-1/2 a cup of food 3 times a day for the longest time, so the protein water and soy milk really helped. If you eat dairy, try some protein fortified yoghurt.
Ultimately though, ask your dietician/nutritionist, as they're the experts and will be able to guide you. Talk to your surgeon about the burning feeling and get on top of that! I develop ulcers fairly easily, and they're no fun, so something may be going on there.

These are my favorite plus they count as your water intake.

I found protein shakes were harder to keep down after my operation. I think the bubbles in the shakes had too much volume to them. I dont know why but cordial is easier to get down than plain water. Definitely check back in with your dietician/nutritionist. Ask your surgeon about the burning sensation.
Just do the best that you can with your fluids.

Hey I'm 7 weeks post-op still not able to get in protein and water can only eat about 3 oz Don't have any desire to eat at all... My stomach has a burning sensation frequently thought it was acid reflux but I have meds for that I'm starting to think maybe it's a hunger burn. I really need a meal plan cannot stomach protein shakes anymore, any advice would be helpful
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