Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

First day of food...



Recommended Posts

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

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!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good to know, thanks!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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. :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×