Hi my name is Janel I had my gastric sleeve surgery 12/10/12 and am struggling with my protein intake because I keep gagging every time I try to drink it. I have horrible head hunger I don't think anyone or thing could have prepared me for this struggle, I am hoping it gets easier. As far as the surgery went everything was fine recovery was a breeze minimal pain, I do not have any regret but much doubt in myself. I am trying to remain positive but it seems like everyday is a month and I won't be able to eat solid foods forever. On the plus I have lost 17 pounds in the past 9 days ( that includes the 3 days before surgery). If anyone has any support or even similar stories please share.

Try adding more milk/soy to it to thin it a bit, that might help if it's a thickness issue. Experiment with flavors; search shake recipes on the forum and you will find a ton of them. Hope that helps. Good luck!

struggling with my Protein intake, keep gagging every time I try to drink, I am hoping it gets easier.

Jane

glad you had a great surgery, no complications, 14 lbs post WLS - WooHoo

shakes can be hard to deal with

protein from the shakes is important - but at your early stage of one week post op, concentrate more on your Water intake - you must drink as much as possible

maybe mix shake with water, making shake thinner, might be easier to drink

sounds like you are struggling a bit, but soooo glad you don't regret WLS

you will gradually feel better, get used to the drinking, eating - things DO get better

you are just opening the door to sleeveland - where you will find yourself getting healthier and happier, trust me!!! would i lie to you????

one day at a time

good luck

i know you will be successful

happy holidays

Thank you so much I need the support so bad right now. I just tried the shake with water what a miracle I took once sip and no gag Thank You Thank You Thank You!

I just started my shakes today. .. my stomach did not like it too much. Hang in there we will get better and it's all worth it!!

I almost always use water in my shakes. So much easier to drink. The head hunger does get better after a couple of weeks. But till then it can be rough. Think of this as boot camp. It's the toughest part of the journey. But you're going to come out the other side a lean mean fighting machine.

Thanks butterthebean really inspirational. It's hard because my family is expecting me to fail because they did not support me at all having the surgery, I feel like I can show no weakness. That's why it is great to talk on this site and get all the support I need.

When you run your first 10K they will be singing a different tune.

Don't let anyone take your glory... you got this and will be much healthier than you were preop.

Thank you so much, I don't know what I would do without this website.

I know the feeling... this site and the support is amazing.