Hello everyone! I've been lurking for some time, a post here or there. I had my surgery on Dec 19, AND got flu at the hospital. Yes folks, I am one lucky gal, hah! So far lost I've lost 19lbs, I can finally stand the smell of food but meeting my liquid and Protein requirements is just not happening. Would I be losing more weight if I were taking more in???

You are all so generous to post your tips here for me to learn from, and I will be very grateful for any and all advice offered.

surgery Dec 19

Hi, and welcome to the loser's bench! So many reasons for you not to be losing much. You were given a lot of fluids in the hospital which your body doesn't give up easily. Yes, sometimes your body will go into starvation mode and hold on to calories so it doesn't feel starved, if you don't nourish it enough. It could take a while in order to get all of the fluids and protein in. Don't forget about those vitamins! SIP, SIP, SIP......

Keep sipping. Staying hydrated is so very important, The protein will come in the next week or so. Try to get some in, but really stress the liquids and start on your vitamins if your doc has cleared you to do so, I just tried every day to do better at something then the day before, I am four weeks out and getting in all my fluids and protein and vitamins. My biggest complaint is constipation. ugh. tmi i know but oh it would feel so good to "go" wishing you the best,

Yes, fluids are the most important. Everything else will come in time and then they will want you to eat more! LOL Sounds like you are doing OK. 19 is a good loss so far. You may have a period of a small stall around the third and the fourth week. It is just your body adjusting to the big loss you just had. Don't freak out. :-) And let us know whatever questions you may have. We are here to help!! I would have gone crazy without this board and the wonderful people on it.

PS... I am so sorry to hear you got the flu. UGH that must have sucked!

You are all so kind, thank you for your support and advice! I'm sip, sip, sipping...<3

surgery Dec 19