I was sleeved 2 and 1/2 weeks ago. I'm learning a lot and getting better but I'm still no where near getting the nutrition numbers that are needed. I'm doing fine on Water. I know it's not unusual to have to build into this but I"m wondering what is average? Can those of you who are out a bit further tell me when you were able to start getting your numbers with consistency and, more importantly, when were you comfortable enough to not have to count every bite and record.

Thanks.

I am eighteen weeks out. It took me until day 10 to get 60 gms of Protein in and they came from 2 shakes of 30 gm each. (I was on liquids of varying thicknesses for a month.) After I could eat real food, I was probably at 8 weeks before I got 60 gms of protein most days. I hated Water before surgery and still hate it, so I average about 40-50 oz. a day. I ate between 300-400 calories the first month, 400-500 the second month, 500-600 the third month and I try now to keep calories below 700.

I am still writing down every morsel I put in my mouth. I found that calories were creeping up (some Peanut Butter here, a glass of milk there, you know how it goes) and since I am a lightweight and lose less each month than someone heavier, I want to turbocharge through the weightloss as fast as I can and get to maintenance. I find that writing stuff down helps me because I do forget what I have eaten if I don't write it.

I am having some issues with protein drinks but tonight I stirred unjury plain proten into homemade chicken broth and it's great! If you are having yogurt, etc. add protein to it- add it to anything you can have that it will mix with. I think that will help. Of course today- 4th day, I can't imagine ever hitting my numbers!

I still have trouble getting my water in, and I'm 5 1/2 weeks post op- I hit about 500 calories daily though. It's just hard for me to be sipping constantly. I have to really focus.

The smell of protein is really bothering me. I didn't have a problem with it b4 surgery, but it is really making me GAG now.

I am trying my best to hold my breath and still drink it, but YUCK!

Kelly