I'm in southern Cali, specifically IE(inland empire). I was sleeved on 12/9/13 and have been scared & disappoint the whole time. I have been on liquids for 7 weeks now. I'm really tired of drinking the shakes & am starting purée foods this week. I'm scared that I'm not getting enough protein because my weight is at a stand still. I'm happy to finally be eating food again, but I'm worried that it's not working.

SW: 298

CW: 280

GW: 155

Hi London,

I used to live in the IE but currently am living near the CA / Oregon border. Congratulations on taking this big step towards health! I totally can relate to being sick and tired of the liquids. I had my surgery on 5/23/13 so I am about 6 months ahead of you. I got really sick of liquids too. One of the key pieces for me was getting unflavored Protein powder. I use the GNC pro-performance brand. I try to have 30 grams of protein in my Breakfast every day. I alternate between a Premier Protein shake (from Costco) and a "fortified" Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt I like best is the Orangeciscle from Okios. When you add the Protein Powder it has 28 grams of protein.

One of the things that the doctors don't tell you is that in about week 3 or 4 everyone stalls! I didn't lose a pound for 2 weeks at that point, but then I started losing 2 pounds a week consistently. We all want to have a huge weight loss, and in the first 3 weeks people tend to lose a pound a day, but that doesn't last. A consistent 2 pounds a week doesn't sound like much, but over time it really adds up! I have lost 90 pounds in the past year (pre and post surgery)!

I found it was critical to ensure I had my 60 grams of protein, 64 oz of Water and a minimum of 800 calories per day or I felt like crap the next day.

Good luck to you and feel free to message me if you have any questions!

Catherine

Catherine 707

Thank u so much for the encouragement. I'm going to GNC tomorrow and get some of that Protein powder. I hope to be able to look back and see the progress you have made.

How are you doing after a few more days of healing?

<p>How are you doing after a few more days of healing?</p>

I'm feeling better. I got on the scale yesterday and had lost 2 lbs. I think I broke thru my stall. & am on my way to normal size. :-)

Thank you so much for checking back on me & enjoy the rest of your weekend & have a great week.

Hey, I live in the IE. I had sugery June 2012. I hope everything is going well for you and congratulations!

I live in the ie to

@@Lovely London I TOO AM ON A STANDSTILL, I HAVE NOT LOST SINCE I CAME HOME. BEEN HOME 11 DAYS. BLUE63