I had my first pre-op appointment yesterday. I am excited to say on the doctor's scale, I am down 16.6# since my last visit with him. While I am extremely happy with the weight loss...I am tired and weak. I am disappointed on how I am feeling. I truly need to look at my diet and make adjustments. I am finding it very hard to get in the protein, which I know I need to heal and stay healthy. I am a huge sweets fan but I do not want to taste another SF pudding, yogurt or protein shake. How does regular protein powder change the tastes of liquids? Thanks in advance for any ideas!

I had my surgery on the 16th. I feel exactly the same way. I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow. The tired and weak feelings are awful. I didn't think it'd be this bad. With each day it does seem to get better. But it's quite a process. I hope we heal quickly and feel better soon. I'm sure this is the hardest part. Hang in there.

~Sonya

By the way, congratulations on the 16.6 lb loss! My first post op appt is this Friday.

You've had surgery and your insides have been considerably messed with- it's very normal to be tired and weak. It'll likely take you 4-6 weeks to recover totally.

Have you tried cream Soups with no chunks? V8 makes some great ones and they have a full serving of veggies. And, if you use a blender to liquefy it, you can blend cottage cheese, sour cream, or yogurt into it for some extra Protein.

Hang in there, you're doing great and it only gets better!

Missy--Thanks for the suggestions will def try for added protein

right after surgery when I was not very hungary but needed the protein and calories I used the "New Whey " Liquid Protien ( i got mine at Walmart) they are only 3.8 oz so if you are no very hungary are perfect BUT have 42 grams of protein as well as 180 calories.. I used these to fill in the gaps at first.. hope that help. it will get better though. I m 7 wks out and Lovin it!!!!

Depending on your unflavored protein powder you could add it to crystal light and water. I used Unjury and it tasted pretty decent.

I did pick up the New Whey Protein Drink. Not very tasty but well worth the Protein. Thanks to all suggestions!

Yea the protein out weighed the taste for me and they are so small I knew I could finish them:-) I hope they help