Does anyone find that the first meal of the day is the most "painful" I'm sitting here eating a scrambled egg, and it hurts going down. As the day goes on i feel like I'm able to tolerate more.

I generally drink a meal replacement shake for this reason. I was never really a breakfast person, and surgery didn't change that. This way I get my protein and vitamins and I don't have to cook anything or take the time to eat it.

I generally drink a meal replacement shake for this reason. I was never really a breakfast person' date=' and surgery didn't change that. This way I get my Protein and Vitamins and I don't have to cook anything or take the time to eat it.[/quote']

I'm still at home, but as soon as i return to work, i will probably switch over to drinks. My Dr is very adamant on me not doing shakes. He doesn't want me to drink my calories. At times i feel like I'm winging this alone. He said to push the protein but not in liquid form

Eh, I'm getting a ton of Vitamins that I wouldn't otherwise be getting. I could eat straight Protein (fish, eggs, whatever) for breakfast but there's not going to be nearly as much protein and vitamins in it as there is in a 170 calorie shake.

I have the rest of the day to eat "real" food, and I do. I normally eat some cottage cheese, a Protein Bar if I'm in a hurry, fish, almonds, turkey or other deli meat every couple hours during the day. Otherwise I'd never get in my 70 grams required protein.

Wow I would have been loss without my shakes. I still drink one for breakfast.

Wow I would have been loss without my shakes. I still drink one for breakfast.

Nope i never started them but know once i return to work a stove will not be available

I like to start the day with a cup of hot decaf tea - I think my new stomach prefers the heat. Breakfast is kinda tough, and lunch is the best meal for me as far as being able to tolerate the food. I do still have one protein shake a day - I prefer not to drink my calories either, but I can't come near the daily protein target without one.