I am 7 weeks post op lap RNY and feel like a failure already. Although I lost 56 pounds and have another 55 to get to goal, I have been unable to drink the required fluids and barely get in enough Protein. I know i am probably muscle wasting now, which defeats the whole process!

I developed a stricture at 4 weeks that had to be dilated twice, and had an incision infection that was cut and drained last week. I feel like I am regressing instead of progressing!

Any ideas on this protein and Water issue? I have spent hundreds in different protein powders and shakes and they alm make me vomit! I cant eat a meal three times a day, i just take a bye or two if food when i can throughout the day. I do take my Vitamins daily. I havent even started exercising yet and feel guilty!!!

Any one going through yhis? Any suggestions?

I recently tried Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk for the first time. The first taste I had I was thinking BIG mistake. I was almost ready to pour it down the drain and then I wondered what it would taste like if I added some Splenda to it. The difference was like day and night. Really, really delicious. It's thick, creamy and almost as rich as a milkshake. 50% more calcium than milk, 40 cals for an 8 oz serving, but unfortunately quite low in protein - 1 g per serving. So now my plan is to get some unflavored protein powder and mix it with the almond milk. I'll let you know when I've had a chance to test it but I suspect it will be quite good. You might want to give it a try. Keep in mind too that you can mix unflavored (or flavored for that matter) protein powder with just about anything that you like to drink. I like Pure Protein powder and shakes but as you know, there are tons of options out there. Good luck and let us know how you're progressing!!

Definitely not a failure. But u gotta make more effort, not implying u don't now. And exercise. Only because it will help with your bones and loose skin.

Thanks DL for the suggestion, I will try!

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Does my post imply that "i do not know or im not putting forth effort" I am askin the grp if they have been through this rut and any suggestions.

don't worry, like they say this too shall pass....sorry u had issues so early on with strictures n stuff:-( your body will get with the program soon..i use pre made pure protein in the can..it is pretty yummy but $2.50a can, hope ur rut ends soon n u feel better:-)

I really like the Muscle Milk Light. It is lactose free & they have a few different flavors. I buy the premixed ones in bulk at Costco. They are 20 grams of protein. Other proteins to try that were easy for me...baked beans, cottage cheese, sunflower nuts. Also try the Bariatric Advantage website. Lots of protein supplements out there. As far as liquids....sip, sip, sip all day! Carry a water bottle with you everywhere!

Keep your head up...you'll get there!