I was sleeved July 10th & i just can't seem to find the nutrition i need. I am dying on all liquids but i definitely want to be successful so therefore i won't mess up, i know i have a long journey. Any advice?

I think it's helpful to remember why you did this. When I needed to restart my dedication over the last 3 weeks I googled articles related to childhood obesity. My biggest reason, among many, to get this surgery is so that I will learn healthy eating and cooking habits and pass them on to my 15 month old son. Being an overweight kid is hard and I don't want him to go through that.

Well yes i've never been skinny., in fact i've always struggled with my weight. I think i just need to find a protein shake i like. Also, i guess im feeling defeated because I'm on all liquids & have been for 2 weeks... i know it doesn't seem like a lot. But for someone that's never done it...its emotional.

There are a LOT of posts on the subject. Go to various websites (I use Unjury) and get their sample packs!!!

AND feeling mentally "blah" is pretty common after the surgery, BUT IT DOES NOT LAST... hang in there, little one!

I'm just starting puree today. I had a very hard time with the protein shakes and found the ones I could tolerate before surgery I didn't like at all and the one I liked the least was better after surgery. I found the premeir shakes from either costco or BJ's easiest to get down, plus you get the most protein from the least amount of ounces! Every 2 hours I would try to get in 4 ounces. Breaking it down like that was easier for me. I kept telling myself this was only a short time in my life and it would be worth it but still did a lot of crying at the end of the day. Everyone said each day gets a little better and it really did. I am 23 pounds lighter since starting the preop phase and already have so much more energy! I had surgery on July 3rd and by the 10th day I felt like a new person so hang in for just a few more days.

The first few weeks are the worst, so just know this is normal and you will get past it. Since you asked, my advice is to just to tough it out and do what you are supposed to. It's really rewarding to see that you CAN do this, you CAN stick to the program. When I saw that I could stick to it, it gave me a sense of hope that I could continue, and then the weight comes off, and I got even more motivated. Success begets success. I agree about finding a shake you like, it makes a difference. I tried several kinds and thought I'd never make it the first couple of weeks, the taste and smell of them made me so nauseous. I finally found the premier protein shakes at Costco, and I'm still drinking one a day for breakfast. It was a lifesaver for me. Hope you are feeling better soon!

Everything you're feeling is completely normal. I also found Premier protein for breakfast to be a total lifesaver. It might take about six weeks for you to feel better. You had major surgery. Your insides are swollen and need to heal. Mentally you just changed everything about how you will eat...forever. Be patient with yourself and it will get better. I'm about ten weeks out now and can finally, honestly, say I don't regret the surgery. Six weeks ago I was miserable. Just keep looking for liquids that make you feel good. Also I found taking Pepcid 2 times a day really helped.

Hang in there

I'm a week post op & I'm getting in what I Need ?? ... I'm up to 60-70mg of protein & about 48oz of of total fluids trying to get to 64oz taking my vitamins ?? & I'm still on clear liquids ..... What do u think is going wrong ???

Also, I found snack pack sugar free caramel pudding. I would thin a couple spoonfuls with some chocolote protein shake and that gave a nice flavor. Plus I could eat it with a spoon instead of drinking! Funny how such a little thing made a big difference.

Omg everyone, thank you so much! I have also heard premier was good. I did however try a shake called boost & my surgeon said that is not the drink for me. YOU ALL HAVE GIVEN ME HOPE, & IT FEELS GREAT TO KNOW, I'M NOT ALONE. THANKS AGAIN

You are not alone, we have all been where you are. There's a phrase you will see repeatedly on this site that you should bear in mind - this too will pass. You will get thru this, purée and soft foods and all of this will just be a memory. Good luck!

I'm a week post op & I'm getting in what I Need ?? ... I'm up to 60-70mg of Protein & about 48oz of of total fluids trying to get to 64oz taking my Vitamins ?? & I'm still on Clear liquids ..... What do u think is going wrong ???

It does not look as if you are doing anything wrong! It looks like you're on the right flight path!

You are not alone' date=' we have all been where you are. There's a phrase you will see repeatedly on this site that you should bear in mind - this too will pass. You will get thru this, purée and soft foods and all of this will just be a memory. Good luck!

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Definitely! Thank you!

You will do great .. Just be patient

You will do great .. Just be patient

So will you good luck & thank you.

I COMPLETELY know how that feels!!! I was a mess for weeks 1 & 2. The hunger and feelings of doubt took me D O W N. I cried, was angry and pretty much stayed in my bedroom so I wouldn't contaminate my household with all my negative emotions. What did help me was having at least one friend over per day even if it was only for 30 minutes. The days that I did that, I didn't feel quite as badly. I'm a single mom and although my kids are super supportive and understanding, I needed peer support.

I did an odd thing that helped tremendously and I'm not sure why it worked. On July 4th (10 days post-op), my daughter (16yo) invited several friends over for burgers and sparklers that evening. I grilled the best burgers I've probably ever made that day and served it with Sun Chips and freshly sliced watermelon. They thoroughly enjoyed it. Seeing them eat and enjoy something so much gave me a huge amount of pleasure. I did take a small bite of the hamburger patty and chewed on it for a very long time and just spit it into a napkin rather than swallowing it. Gross! I know!!! But I just had to know how they tasted.

I've spent way too much money on shakes that the smell or even thought of them made me nauseous. Isopure got me through a rough patch since it's not thick. It leaves a weird dry feeling in my mouth, but it was better than a shake. A few days ago, I came across a protein shake that seems to be the one I can deal with. I had never heard of it before. It's called 52e, vanilla cream. I couldn't stand anymore flavored, fake tasting shakes and had stopped doing them all together. Before that, I mainly drank BioTrust (internet only) since it wasn't laden with so many artificial things in it.

Just know that you're in the "dark period" and you're not alone. It just feels BAD. But coming out the other side of it will make you feel stronger and more in control than ever.

So, go call "your people" and have them come for a visit! Friends are good!