My Surgery was on 9/11 and I'm down about 24lbs. Today I'm feeling kind of weak and drained. I'm a pretty active guy and think I over do it on most days. I have been having a protein shake for breakfast and some tomato / cheese soup or mashed potatoes for lunch & dinner. I'm drinking my water throughout the day. I question if I'm getting enough food or calories? Last week I was trying some different foods and probably trying some soft foods to soon so I backed off even though I tolerated most if what I tried. I have my first follow up with my surgeon, RN, and nutritionist tomorrow and supposed to return to work on Tuesday. I will need more energy for I can tell that. Just looking for some advice and opinions from you. Not a lot of men on here compared to women and I wonder the gender difference makes???

Thanks Terry and music.

My Nut told the same thing about just worry about my protein and water and the calories should work out. Good info about calories in protein Music. I have to say its been tough getting enough protein in... uggg.

Thanks Terry and music. My Nut told the same thing about just worry about my Protein and Water and the calories should work out. Good info about calories in protein Music. I have to say its been tough getting enough protein in... uggg.

Protein will increase with time. Your pouch is still a baby and the two of you are working out the details of your new partnership. Listen to your pouch and let it be your guide. Some days it will be grumpy and try not to force things during that time. If you have a bad day try to remember tomorrow is another day and you can make up some of your protein. Keeping a food log really helps to get you to goal by the end of the week.

I also log...but only my protein. I'm the same...I get my water and protein and everything else just really doesn't matter. When I log I end up around 800 calories pretty much every time.

I'm learning a lot here! However, my NUT requires a log written on paper. I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com now, but don't know how to "carry" that in to my NUT so she can keep Her log. Any ideas?

Sounds to me like not enough protein, and possibly water. I know its not delicious, but try adding in "unflavored" protein powder to your soups and potatoes. Also, like everyone else says, LOG your food. all of it. It helps so much. Even 6 months out, I still have to log or else I don't get enough in or know what I've had.

I started logging everything this we on my phone app. called Lose It, which is great. My Not wants me to do a shake for breakfast and protein via food from my other two meals which I'm still finding it difficult to get enough protein with the small portions even doing chicken, turkey, or tuna. I think I need a snack in there to make up the difference.

In the beginning I had to do two shakes a day to be able to get enough protein in as much as I hated it. That phase will come to an end though :-).

I have never printed any of them but MFP has a number of reports on their website and I'm sure you could either print them directly or possibly copy and paste into Word and print them that way. Some are considerably more detailed than what you see on the phone app. If you try it I'd love to hear how it works!

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Adding protein to your foods is a good idea. I know a full serving sometimes changes the consistency. Months ago, someone once suggested putting a scoop of unflavored protein powder (25gr) in a bowl in the morning. Throughout the day sprinkle a little onto or into everything you eat. It's not enough to change the taste and by the end of the day you've added 25gr of protein w/o even trying. Surely it would be enough to boost you up to the top, or over the top, of your protein requirements? I thought it was a great idea. :-)

Thanks, great ideas, I really need to do something since I need at least 70-80g a day right now. Second shake would do it as much as that doesn't sound fun. I could try the powder on some things but not sure if I would like it on my shaved turkey out chicken.

My nut tells me I need 6 small meals a day. thinking of it that way helps you eat more.

Oh my...the thought of the powder on slices of meat....????. Maybe in chicken or tuna salad? I never have liked the idea of adding that "unflavored" powder to things bc I still taste it. Premier protein shakes aren't that bad if you haven't tried that kind...pre-made - only ones I'll really drink anymore.

Ddr01 was supposed to be a scared looking face...lol

I have never printed any of them but MFP has a number of reports on their website and I'm sure you could either print them directly or possibly copy and paste into Word and print them that way. Some are considerably more detailed than what you see on the phone app. If you try it I'd love to hear how it works!

You can do a report in MFP and then print the report. You gave to be on a pc, not phone app.

I used to keep a hard copy for a month at a time to bring to my nut appts. Now I just log into the app in their office.

Anyone get headaches if they don't eat enough protein?