Hello! I had my first day or food today. I had 1/2 an egg (w 1/2 slice of low fat American cheese mixed in), cottage cheese (used a tiny bit of SF blueberry jam in it) and a few bites of wonton soup w shrimp in it. I was only able to get 1/2 a protein shake in this morning as I am hating every second of them. Although I know I didn't get nearly enough protein in i finally feel human!!!!!

My question is did anyone struggle with getting in enough protein once they went to food? Will this slow my weight loss down? Any help would be great. Oh how mice to be back on this side of the fence and chewing again!

My doctor and nutritionist both say that I'll be supplementing food with Protein drinks in the coming months. I'm totally fed up with them (the drinks, that is, I love my doctor, PA, and nutritionist!), but I know they're right. I REALLY hate having to sip the dang things. It was a lot easier when I could chug. I'm looking forward to the day when I can have a gulp of Water without worrying about slime!

Nice to chew food again, instead of only drinking it, huh?!

I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point.

My wife and I were both sleeved (me 8 months ago, her 6 months) and had very different experiences. Mine was textbook, surgery, recovery and the whole fluids, mushy, soft food, regular food bit. My wife on the other hand had a tougher recovery and took much longer to handle regular foods. I have no problem getting daily Protein goal, while she needs a Protein Drink or two to hit her goal. We have tried just about every protein drink available and really like the Premier Protein (ready to drink) from Sams, as well as the Gladiator protein (bulk container from smoothie King). I can drink one of the Premier Protein drinks in 2-3 gulps. My wife will nurse one for an hour or so.

Good luck!

Good to know, thanks!

Thanks guys. I know that I am supposed to be drinking the damn shakes but ugh, they take forever to get down and I really hate them! Oh well I guess it's just part of the process. A part of me feels like if I feel so good w just food than why bother? I guess that will be a question for my NUT or dr on the next visit. Thanks for all of the support and comments, it's great to have other peoples perspective. :-)

Thanks guys. I know that I am supposed to be drinking the damn shakes but ugh, they take forever to get down and I really hate them! Oh well I guess it's just part of the process. A part of me feels like if I feel so good w just food than why bother? I guess that will be a question for my NUT or dr on the next visit. Thanks for all of the support and comments, it's great to have other peoples perspective. :-)

I think part of why it's important for me to focus on the nutritional side of things is because I put too much junk in my body because it tasted good, and i need to change the way I think about food, replace "eat this, it's yummy," with "eat this, it's healthy." Otherwise, it's still junk food in smaller portions. Not to say I won't have yummy stuff, I just know I need to get my nutrients in first.

Did you try mixing the protein drinks with fruit or SF syrup or instant coffee or PB2 powder in the blender to change the taste? Good luck !

Edited January 21, 201412 yr by Schmincke