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I haven't tried any fish yet, chicken has been good, oh I did eat 1 fish finger with some ketchup, and it was amazing, lol. Before I would have had 12 fish fingers. Today I had some of the roast beef off an Arby's sandwich, and that was really nice too. Just chewed very well. It's very thin moist and easy to eat.

When was your surgery? One fish finger is pretty good.

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Ya know' date=' I agree, it is hard to calculate. My shake has 35 G Protein, so I still drink that for Breakfast and assume the small portions of protein for lunch and dinner are enough. Not the best answer, but that's what I do.[/quote']

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Surgery day is tomorrow! Yeah!!

Me too Letty, good luck!

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I was the 4th April 13

I was the 3rd of April how r things going so far

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I have a struggle of a time. I only just able to drink close to a litre now. I'm not taking and somac or vitiams as it made me sick. I do regret it but I know it's for the best. I have been weak and low energy but been much better last few days! How u going? Any tips on food ur eating I'm hating it all

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I have a struggle of a time. I only just able to drink close to a litre now. I'm not taking and somac or vitiams as it made me sick. I do regret it but I know it's for the best. I have been weak and low energy but been much better last few days! How u going? Any tips on food ur eating I'm hating it all

I eat cream of chicken 2 table spoons and put a scoop of unflavored Protein in it that's how I get my protein in I don't know what just happened 2 me but I was feeling real depressed 4 bout a hour with regrets maybe cause its bout 2 b my time of the month I hope I don't ever feel like that again don't like that feeling @ all & neither did my hubby I also do the liquid form of Vitamins twice a day sorry I'm all over the place writing this

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Don't stress, I've been exstreamly depressed I was told by a friend who also had the surgery that week 2-4 ur hormones change and u have really down days I've had two good days but the rest of my days I've cried to my hubby and my mum regretting it but I think about it and know it will be better in time :) what's the Vitamins liquid that u are taking? What's the Protein Powder? I don't get much food in at all but def trying more Water each day :)

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I was sleeved April 8 prepared myself physically and mentally for this procedure used VST for support but mostly info.I've had my days of ups and downs but nothing drastic i just thank God i made it through the procedure and pray for good health for the remainder of my life. I'm okay with getting in whatever amount of food and liquids i get in because each day it gets better. I have a daily focus on no vomiting, i was told that its okay if you only get in small amounts in the first stage and in the beginning my saving grace with fluids has been mostly sf popsicles. I find myself looking for small things to eat that's high Protein tried smoked oysters yesterday rinsed and ate what i could as lunch and popped the rest in my mouth throughout day 11g protein.I've made the decision, no time for regret, if no complications I'm just continuing as planned.

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Thank you' date=' now I am on day 7 and I have lost 36 pounds. I weighed 296 and now I am weighing in at 260!!![/quote']

That is great. Surprisingly I haven't weighed myself since being home. I actually lost about 60 lbs pre op so I guess I've just been ok knowing that. Also, I lost my "gas and fluid' weight before I left the hospital.

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Don't stress' date=' I've been exstreamly depressed I was told by a friend who also had the surgery that week 2-4 ur hormones change and u have really down days I've had two good days but the rest of my days I've cried to my hubby and my mum regretting it but I think about it and know it will be better in time :) what's the Vitamins liquid that u are taking? What's the Protein powder? I don't get much food in at all but def trying more Water each day :)[/quote']

I take the nutrametrix vitamins u can order them online @ www.yourvitaminshere.com & I use the Isopure unflavored protein powder rarely I use the GNC wheybolic chocolate Protein Shake & I don't eat a lot either that's y I mix my unflavored protein with bout 2 tabkespoon cream of chicken its easier for me 2 get it down that way & 20 grams protein I also find that its easier for me 2 get more water in if I use a regular cup instead of the bottle my doc recommended

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