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Having a hard time getting all my protein in.

Having a hard time getting all fluids and Protein in.... I started my phase 2 today milk based and tummy was very upset - had first BM so not sure what's going on, I will try again tomorrow.

Sleeved 12-31

How far out are you? Sometimes if i dont think im gonna get all my protein in ill go back to my shakes. I find it helps me keep my protein in check.

it's hard to get protein in. not because of drinking difficulty, because of taste!

Sleeved 12/17. I have struggled with the protein since day one. The taste is horrible. The isopure is so sour. The smell of the powder mixes gag me, and the new whey shots are just as gross.

Sleeved 12/10 & in a HUGE STALL. Actually Gained 1 1/2 lbs. Tried walking a few laps at the gym even though dr said not to. ( he thought I would loose too fast) and of course I run into my doctor. Wanted to lift weights as my doctor wants me to, but one of my bosses was lifting weights and I'm on lifting restrictions at work, so I just went home : ( Not my week.

Hi, new at this. Got sleeved 12/28/12 - struggling with all these changes. While protein drinks seemed fine pre sleeve now I can't stand them. My sense of smell has become real strong and my taste buds seem to be dead. What is going on? I can't drink all that I'm asked. What did I do????!

Hi' date=' new at this. Got sleeved 12/28/12 - struggling with all these changes. While Protein drinks seemed fine pre sleeve now I can't stand them. My sense of smell has become real strong and my taste buds seem to be dead. What is going on? I can't drink all that I'm asked. What did I do????![/quote']

Casey my doc told me that in the first two weeks its more important to get my fluids in first and foremost and as much protein as possible. This worked and after about a week and a half i could gett everything in and its been all good ever since. Good luck!

sleeved 12/28/12 Phase 1- CLEAR LIQUIDS: ugh! I'm concerned that I've been drinking my drinks (for the past 2 days) 'not see thru enough' and possibly have stretched my sleeve already lol .. no seriously, Im worried, I have been mixing powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury choc Protein powder and Water with a scoop of GNC Vitamin powder and water in a shaker- in between broths. I can't handle the strong flavors of Isopure clears (I liked them b4 surgery) I actually feel good...great... no naseau, no problems. But are things going in and down too easy

I am also having a lot of mental feelings of wanting food tho Im not hungry..especially at night. I will say this, I found a book called "Shrink Yourself" that really addresses food addiction - but it's not the kind of thing you speed read thru.

Im on week four post op today and the protein post is killing me. I'm at a stall not losing anything and I'm sure it is because I'm not getting enough liquid protein in although I don't eat anything hardly and only drink water. Before surgery I had no problem with the shakes but there is not one I have found I can force down now... I've been at a stall for atleast a week now if not longer I'm getting a little discouraged but know this is part of the process

sleeved 12/28/12 Phase 1- CLEAR LIQUIDS: ugh! I'm concerned that I've been drinking my drinks (for the past 2 days) 'not see thru enough' and possibly have stretched my sleeve already lol .. no seriously' date=' Im worried, I have been mixing unjury choc Protein powder and Water with a scoop of GNC Vitamin powder and water in a shaker- in between broths. I can't handle the strong flavors of Isopure clears (I liked them b4 surgery) I actually feel good...great... no naseau, no problems. But are things going in and down too easyii

I am also having a lot of mental feelings of wanting food tho Im not hungry..especially at night. I will say this, I found a book called "Shrink Yourself" that really addresses food addiction - but it's not the kind of thing you speed read thru.[/quote']

They told me that just because you can drink alot of fluids doesn't mean that you've stretched your sleeve. Its not until you start introducing solids that you will feel the restriction of your sleeves capacity

sleeved 12/28/12 Phase 1- CLEAR LIQUIDS: ugh! I'm concerned that I've been drinking my drinks (for the past 2 days) 'not see thru enough' and possibly have stretched my sleeve already lol .. no seriously, Im worried, I have been mixing unjury choc Protein powder and Water with a scoop of GNC Vitamin powder and water in a shaker- in between broths. I can't handle the strong flavors of Isopure clears (I liked them b4 surgery) I actually feel good...great... no naseau, no problems. But are things going in and down too easy

I am also having a lot of mental feelings of wanting food tho Im not hungry..especially at night. I will say this, I found a book called "Shrink Yourself" that really addresses food addiction - but it's not the kind of thing you speed read thru.

Ahh - you are in a tough phase right now! I know because I was there about 2 weeks ago. I added a little sugar free hot chocolate powder to my shakes and blended with ice - and they were much better! I actually look forward to having one each morning! So glad you are feeling good. Get ready for you scale to "be broken" for a few days when you hit week three. That was something I was not expecting - but it seems pretty common to stay the same or even gain a pound during the thrid week.

Good luck to you!

18 days out and doing great! I'm happier than I can remember being in a long time. I don't know if any of you had this prior to surgery - but I think my negative thoughts about my weight occurred several times an hour during the day. I no longer have those and it is an amazing feeling. The weight is comming off as I expected, the diet is not so bad, and I am even going to have to put my first piece of clothing in the goodwill sack tonight because it is just too big to wear anymore! Life is good!

I was sleeved on the 28th of December... I am feeling ok I have my ups and downs. I am trying to get as much Protein and Water as possible in . I thought i stretched my sleeve because my stomach has been hurting and i didnt feel any restrictions. I called the doctors office i was told i cant stretch the sleeve during the liquid diet(whew) I got dressed today and I feel better. I have weighed myself once since i came home. The last tyme i saw my pcp i weighed 220. the scale said 213 on Monday I know i have to stay the course because the best is yet to come. Best wishes to all thats on the new journey to a new you in 2013

TD

Sleeved December 13. I am with everyone who says the protein drinks are terrible. I've tried several, and just keep choking them down in order to keep my protein up. I have tried adding different things to vanilla, and some of them seem to help. It is just so sickly sweet that I can't stand it. However, a 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa (cooking, unsweetened) takes the edge off, as does about the same amount of decaf instant coffee. Makes it a little bit easier to take. Good luck all. I will say that it gets easier. I'm still having trouble with getting all my liquid and protein in, but less trouble the farther out I get from surgery.