For the life of me I cannot get all my fluids or all my protein in, in a day! I have been trying and came close a few times, but never all the way there. Anyone else having this problem?

Yes 3 days post op, I'm still working on getting water in have not made it to 64oz,.. It seems like a bath tub to drink... Lol

It was very difficult the first month. It got better as time went on. I was told just to do the best you can and not worry.

Momofjal how far out are you? I was told it may not be possible for the first few months to get the adequate protein or liquids in.

Me! But I drink water and eat ice like a mad woman. More thirsty not hungry but doing my best bc I know that my body needs nutrition.

I'm having the same struggle and I'm six weeks out. I'm just starting a regular diet and would like a sample menu that includes the right amount of protein. Anybody?

Same here.I saw my surgeon yesterday for my second post op visit and told him. He said everyone is different and just do my best. As long as I am drinking fluids to the point of not being thirsty, then I am doing fine. The protein is a challenge for me as I only have a maybe 2 oz tummy capacity right now and get so full on very little. Plus, the protein shakes are not my favorite (feels like taking medicine!). I eat mostly protein but just not great quantities and low fat low carb. I had a bit of a stall but don't mind because I figure my skin will have a chance to tighten up between every few lbs. I am happy with losing almost 40 lbs so far and feel pretty great in spite of the fact I don' t get in the recommended protein and fluid amounts just yet. I will not force anything on my new tummy because I want to treat it more kindly this time around. I wish you the best in your journey :-)

You are doing fabulous! At your stage, I could also only eat about 2 oz and, truthfully, I'm not much beyond that now (about 1/3 cup capacity, it seems). Anyway, try Greek yogurt. I'm in Canada so there are fewer choices, but the best one here is Danon Silhouette at 50 calories and 8 grams of protein. Most of the others are double the calories (or more). It's thick, so at first, I actually put it in a bowl and mixed some slimfast or other protein shake in with it and ate it like soup. It's about 1/3 of a cup in total but with the liquid added - obviously a little more. It would take me three separate times to finish one small container of yogurt at your stage, so go slow. It's a great way to get in some protein. Good luck!!!

Try Isopure from GNC - it's not a shake. It has 40g protein per 20oz. Comes in lots of flavors, and kills 2 birds w/one stone.