Not being a very good sleever :(

[momofjal 12]

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?

[memk 42]

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

[gmanbat 5,889]

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.

[******** 397]

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.

[MrsPierre 67]

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.

[sharrenp 1]

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?

[HappyCat 70]

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 :-)

[sharrenp 1]

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!!!

[Rox 200]

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.