So on Monday I will be 3 weeks out. I gained 8lbs my first week from all the gas and IV liquids and lost that plus an additional 12lbs week 2, and only 3lbs this week. I know I should be grateful, don't get me wrong!! But I'm struggling to get in my protein and water. Yesterday I only got 18g of protein and 4 glasses of water. I'm am having trouble with protein shakes, they just make me sick anymore! I eat high protein foods but I can only eat so little that I only get in half the protein. Any tips from anyone who's a veteran sleever or someone further out?! Is this the beginning of the "3week stall" everyone's talking about? And how are you getting in your protein?!

Thanks for starting this thread. I am 8 days post op and really struggling to get in my protein. I am suppose to get 70-80 a day, today I got shy of 50. I tried Isopure for the first time and wow, for me, is was nasty. I'm going to try halfing it with G2 tomorrow. I have the Unjury powders, I'll try those too. I am sooooo sick of protein shakes, I keep changing brands to see if that helps but not much. Good luck to us all!!

hi i was 3 weeks out monday. i was feeling good today i went out with some friends did alot of walking and laughing plus i rode my motorcycle. i didnt hurt from riding i think walking and laughing now i have bad pain on my left side. did i just over do it today ?.. i hurt uhhh. 3 weeks i hear girls doing zumba ?? i am scared

I'm feeling good 3.5 wks out but still not allowed to exercise, ride my bike, run, or do any lifting for another 2.5 weeks. I've been very careful to follow that bc although I feel healed on the outside, I know my body on the inside is still healing. What did ur dr recommend?

Thanks for starting this thread. I am 8 days post op and really struggling to get in my Protein. I am suppose to get 70-80 a day, today I got shy of 50. I tried Isopure for the first time and wow, for me, is was nasty. I'm going to try halfing it with G2 tomorrow. I have the unjury powders, I'll try those too. I am sooooo sick of protein shakes, I keep changing brands to see if that helps but not much. Good luck to us all!!

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Yep I totally feel your pain! I think it does get easier once u can eat purées and soft foods. Yesterday I got in 72 grams!!! That's the best I've done in weeks! But then I only got in 4 cups or Water :/ it's a trade off I can't seem to do both! Water or protein.

When I was on full liquids I had no problems with constipation or diarrhea. Now I'm totally constipated. Emailed my dr to see what to take bc I feel lousy today from it!!

Have u tried miralax for your constipation? Works great in my opinion. Also, I mixed Isopure with G2 today and it is actually tolerable. Also, I started purée today so I took cream of chicken soup and diluted with water, strained it and ate 1/2 cup with 1/4 cup fat free dry milk mixed in for protein. Took my 2gm protein soup and made it 10gm with the dry milk. Always trying...

I am two weeks post op today and I tell you what it was and is a struggle. I took the advice of a friend and am now using the Sytrax nectar Protein drink (Choclolate and Vanilla). 23 grams of protein, No sugar, No carbs, with milk about 180 calories total. As far as Water I used to be a chugger or gulper whatever you want to call it. Now it is strictly 4 sips each time and that is all day long. It is not an easy thing but we did not sign up for this thinking it would be easy. Keep on keeping on and you will do this and it will get easier. I think we just have to reprogram ourselves mentally to do this. Good luck!!!

Have u tried miralax for your constipation? Works great in my opinion. Also, I mixed Isopure with G2 today and it is actually tolerable. Also, I started purée today so I took cream of chicken soup and diluted with water, strained it and ate 1/2 cup with 1/4 cup fat free dry milk mixed in for protein. Took my 2gm protein soup and made it 10gm with the dry milk. Always trying...

What flavors did u mix? No I haven't tried miralax but I will this week!

What flavors did u mix? No I haven't tried miralax but I will this week!

Miralax in diluted no-sugar apple juice - you'll never know it was there!

I struggled to get my Protein and Water in as at 3 weeks as well - you just do the best you can. Remember, you're still recovering from major surgery.

I agree with the above post - maybe try a different Protein Drink. It's not uncommon for you to become intolerant to a particular brand after surgery. Also, try thinning it out a bit more than usual. Some become lactose intolerant after surgery - that may be something to look into. Also, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes an unflavored protein supplement - you can add it anything and it doesn't change the taste. One thing that helped me get some protein in early on was Health Wise Hot chocolate (I purchased mine at www.mybariatricpantry.com). It has 15 grams of protein, so not as much as a shake, but it really did help me get my numbers up when I couldn't stand the thought of another shake.

Best of luck to you! Things will get better, I promise!

Thanks for posting this. I'm very much also struggling this week with water and Protein shakes. I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and kinda miserable with the food water circus. Where do I buy Unjury?

Go to www.unjury.com

Have u tried miralax for your constipation? Works great in my opinion. Also, I mixed Isopure with G2 today and it is actually tolerable. Also, I started purée today so I took cream of chicken soup and diluted with Water, strained it and ate 1/2 cup with 1/4 cup fat free dry milk mixed in for Protein. Took my 2gm protein soup and made it 10gm with the dry milk. Always trying...

What flavors did u mix? No I haven't tried miralax but I will this week!

I have tried 3 different flavors of Isopure, but there are a total of 6-8 flavors. There is Grape Frost which I halfed w/ Grape G2, a red one that is like fruit punch that I halfed w/ Fruit Punch G2 and a yellow one (Pineapple/Orange/Banana) which I also mixed w/ fruit punch G2 ( I would have used orange or lemon/lime had I had some). I can't even tell you how much it improves the taste. The Isopure bottles are 20oz total so one bottle lasts me two days, I take 10oz of Isopure and 10oz of G2 and mix in a large water bottle and sip all day long, just keep adding ice. Hope this helps!

I have tried 3 different flavors of Isopure, but there are a total of 6-8 flavors. There is Grape Frost which I halfed w/ Grape G2, a red one that is like fruit punch that I halfed w/ Fruit Punch G2 and a yellow one (Pineapple/Orange/Banana) which I also mixed w/ fruit punch G2 ( I would have used orange or lemon/lime had I had some). I can't even tell you how much it improves the taste. The Isopure bottles are 20oz total so one bottle lasts me two days, I take 10oz of Isopure and 10oz of G2 and mix in a large water bottle and sip all day long, just keep adding ice. Hope this helps!

That is so good to know! I really appreciate your advice because I bought two cases of a secure before surgery. I had no problems drinking them before surgery but now they make me gag! So hopefully this will help get into next of protein and drink the case that I still have left lol

I was starting to hate protein shakes and then I discovered the strawberry shake from premier; it actually pretty tasty isopure is good too an has 40 g of protein but can be a little expensive.