I'm 21 I had the surgery 4/12/13. I had no .problems, nothing. I'm horrible when it comes to my vitamins, nd the shakes make me sick. I need advice. Help me

Hon, you're going to get sick....possibly really sick if you don't do protein and vitamins. Have you tried unflavored protein in crystal light or something like that? I'm not a big shake lover either so that's what I do. Please take care of your health..

Hon' date=' you're going to get sick....possibly really sick if you don't do Protein and Vitamins. Have you tried unflavored protein in crystal light or something like that? I'm not a big shake lover either so that's what I do. Please take care of your health..[/quote']

Thanks I tried, it just doesn't sit well with me... Idk I feel like a failure

Have you talked to your Dr. And nut? Is there an wls support group in your area? If not try to stay connected here...we'll encourage you! You're not a failure...you just need a little support staying on plan.I know some days I just don't want to sip protein vitamin water all day and then I remind myself why I did this...to get healthy. It takes awhile to develop habits...up to three months so try everyday until it becomes second nature. You can do this!

Have you talked to your Dr. And nut? Is there an wls support group in your area? If not try to stay connected here...we'll encourage you! You're not a failure...you just need a little support staying on plan.I know some days I just don't want to sip Protein Vitamin Water all day and then I remind myself why I did this...to get healthy. It takes awhile to develop habits...up to three months so try everyday until it becomes second nature. You can do this!

I did but I moved, so I have no way to go to a group... Thnx for the encouragement

I did but I moved' date=' so I have no way to go to a group... Thnx for the encouragement[/quote']

My program's group meetings are private, only for people in my program. But my friend who had her surgery somewhere else has found three separate public group support meetings that allow anyone to attend. Is there anything like that near you? Try contacting local hospitals or looking on the internet.

At seven weeks out you should be cleared for a regular diet or if not you will be soon. There are tons of options for Protein - chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, cheese and most other dairy products are just some of the examples. It would be a mistake to under estimate the importance of getting ALL of your doctor's recommended protein in every day. Protein is vitally important for healing and internal healing takes considerably longer than external. Protein will also reduce loss of muscle mass, help protect you from infections and reduce hair loss. Very, very important.

As important as protein is, Vitamin supplements are at least as important if not more so. There are some Vitamins that are available in liquid form, others can be taken sublingual (dissolves under your tongue), and some can be chewed. Failure is not an option. Malnutrition does not happen overnight but in the absence of supplements, it will develop and the results can be serious. Talk to your doctor about vitamin options, your nutritionist about protein sources and perhaps your psychologist about helping you with the psychological side of things.

Once you commit unconditionally to doing what has to be done, it gets much easier! Stay focused on following the protocol as closely as possible, stay active and stay away from the scales. You're gonna love the new you!!