I had my surgery on 10/2/12.Since i started my journey i lost 78 pounds, 51 of them are since surgery,27 on the diet before surgery. I have a hard time getting protein in. and the water intake... Im at a stand still and i cant stand it but I feel so much better!!!!!!

Congrats on yoour weight loss. Remember there are all different ways to get our protein in. There are many posts on this site dedicated to that subject. Do some research, because unfortunately, that is a lifetime requirement for us and you can lose lean muscle if the body needs to break that down to get the energy it needs. The more protein you take in the less it will break down your own muscle. That's why exercising and protein requirements are a must. Oh yeah, and lets not forget those vitamins and fluids. There are also recipes to make your protein shakes a lot more interesting to drink, too. Requires effort on your part to look through this forum. I have also searched the web for the very same answers and have found great websites that offer recipes. Pinterest is another good source and I searched by "bariatric recipes" and "protein shakes." Hope this helps! Don't feel bad though, it often takes time to build up to the amount of fluids and protein you need. I am at the right amount of protein but lack in overall fluids! Don't get discouraged, you are doing a great job!

I had my surgery 9/10/12. It has been hard for me to get in all of my protein as well BUT I have been getting protein bars that have between 30-32 grams of protein and I eat 1/2 for breakfast 1/2 for lunch at least that puts me at the 1/2 way mark for my minimum protein. So you may want to try that. Granted they don't taste great but tolerable so far. The protein drinks for some reason my "new" stomach said nope I don't like these. The water you will be able to build up to it I put bottles of water in the freezer and take out in the morning so as they thaw I drink its great because I can't over drink (got sick too many times from that) and its delicious because Its ice cold. Hope my suggestions help. Keep up the great work and don't be discouraged.

Thanks so much...I will check all this info out...im still on some days having trouble drinking cold things.Talked to the dietitian today about it she said that i should be over that by now but i may have a sensitive stomach.ill try the protein bars out. is that all u eat in the morining and lunch is half of one? im going to check out pinterest out never thought about seeing if they had anything on there about pro-shakes.. yall have been very helpful...

I break my protein bar up as a snack during the day (Dr is making me snack to get the protein in) and then have a shake for breakfast and real food for lunch and dinner. I seam to be able to get about 60-70 grams in this way on a consistent basis. But some days it just does not happen. You are doing well so far!

Thanks... i really love the info....

http://www.froedtert.com/SpecialtyAreas/BariatricSurgeryProgram/Recipes/

http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/

http://www.pamtremble.blogspot.com/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/

http://www.projectsw...-shake-recipes/

http://fatlossschool...-shake-recipes/

Remember to check ingredients and use sugar free when you can! Especially in the Protein drinks!

Yes I have 1/2 for breakfast & lunch. Honestly pretty full. I try to get in all my protein but sometimes it just doesn't happen. The one thing I have learned is that we get different advice from our Nutritionists. Mine said I should be eating 3 Times a day and when I said how am I to get all my protein when I can barely eat 2 ounces she said well if you have up snack than do so. That's why I turned to the bars because 1 bar has 30 grams if protein. It's hard when your not hungry. I do my best to get my minimum of 60 grams. If I get more cudos for me if not I tried. But I make sure I drink my fluids and take my vitamins VERY IMPORTANT. Your doing great, keep up the good work.