Hello, all! My surgery date is 7/22/14 in Grand Prairie, Texas, with Dr. David Kim. I was hoping to buddy up with someone with the same or close-to surgery date to share experiences with.

Exactly one week down and 20lbs gone (from max weight), but I am having a horrible time with drinking the protein! And I'm pushing getting in enough fluids. I'm getting very discouraged because by the end of the day, I feel like crap. Anyone have any suggestions?

@@sandymom I don't have any hard suggestions because some days I struggle with one or the other. Yesterday, it was both. However, I did try some strained Campbell's broccoli cheese soup with fat free milk and a packet of Unjury unflavored protein powder. I was only able to take in about 4 ounces before I started feeling something that I guess is my new "full". I think all in all that was about 14 grams of protein. Compared to what we're supposed to have, that's not much, but it's something different than drinking a sweet protein shake.

What are you feeling at the end of the day? Upset stomach? Tired or worn down?

@@sandymom I don't have any hard suggestions because some days I struggle with one or the other. Yesterday, it was both. However, I did try some strained Campbell's broccoli cheese soup with fat free milk and a packet of Unjury unflavored protein powder. I was only able to take in about 4 ounces before I started feeling something that I guess is my new "full". I think all in all that was about 14 grams of protein. Compared to what we're supposed to have, that's not much, but it's something different than drinking a sweet protein shake. What are you feeling at the end of the day? Upset stomach? Tired or worn down?

Tfowler, thank you for your ideas! I guess I really just had a bad day yesterday. I know that I am getting better everyday. I guess I would describe how I feel at the end of the day is worn out, but I truly think it's because I don't eat enough during the day. Last night I experienced being truly hungry for the first time since surgery. I ate probably close to 3 to 4 ounces of soup and a bit later a pop cycle. I have ordered unflavored protein, so that should help, too. I think I am going to quit stressing, do the best I can, and just work my sleeve as best I can. I truly appreciate your input. Thank you very much! Have a great day!!!!

I am awaiting my unjury unflavored now. I guess I will be adding it to everything! I have my alarm set to go off every 15 minutes. I am drinking something at that time, either water or protein shake or soup at meal times. Today I am going to start journaling all my intake and see where I land.

At the end of the day I feel FULL and tired. Yet my new wake up time has become 530 am. I have never been an early riser. Weird.

I am awaiting my unjury unflavored now. I guess I will be adding it to everything! I have my alarm set to go off every 15 minutes. I am drinking something at that time, either water or protein shake or soup at meal times. Today I am going to start journaling all my intake and see where I land. At the end of the day I feel FULL and tired. Yet my new wake up time has become 530 am. I have never been an early riser. Weird.

I don't like many (most) of the protein shakes/powders out there...but 2 of my main sources are Unjury chicken soup (nice break from all the sweet, without that awful "protein"taste...and Premier Protein chocolate shake over a lot of ice. It has 30g of protein in 11oz. That is liquid gold!!!

It's been hard for me to gauge when I'm full because of only being on liquids, but I do get a gurgling feeling when I drink. Is that what full feels like? Or an I drinking too fast?

I also dont have a "full" sign yet. I stay full from all the fluids. I guess when we start puree food we will have a better understanding. I have been sticking to 3-4oz of "meal time" liquid at a time just to be sure.

@@Dulce_jtrivera Good Luck with your surgery today, we are all rooting for you!!

@@GingerSlim I guess that's what I get when I drink warm soups. Gurgling and the burps. But I'm with @@evanslaura79 in that I stick around 4 ounces and don't push it. I don't feel the same "full" as I used to, but after I stop, I realize I'm not hungry. I think I read somewhere that it takes the stomach and mind about 20 minutes to communicate that the stomach is full, so maybe it just takes time to learn the new signals. I think I also read somewhere on here that one person's signal was hiccups and another person's signal was a runny nose. Weird, but I've honestly been looking for those signs.

I had to go to lunch yesterday with a group from work. They don't know I had this type of surgery, so I ordered soup while everyone else enjoyed chicken fried bacon, onion rings, fresh rolls with whipped honey butter, and other good looking foods. I will admit that it was hard to watch because I wanted to try a little bit of everything, but I kept reminding myself of my purpose, and it put things into perspective for me. Still hard, but doable. I'm going to lunch today with another group, so we'll see if it's as hard.

Yes, good wishes to @Dulce_jtrivera. She'll be on this side with us today!

@@tfowler you are a better woman than I am! I have avoided social interactions thus far. Next week will be my challenge. I have four days in Santa Monica and 5 in Ohio. All my coworkers do after meetings is eat and drink.

Chicken fried bacon?!?!?!?! omgg

I had a lap band before my sleeve, and I got a runny nose, but it was my sign I had OVER eaten, and I was going to get sick. Not good

Anyway, stay strong as you are going out to lunch with your work people. I am going out of town this weekend, but everyone knows what's going on, so it shouldn't be too bad. Have a great day!

@@tfowler I have to laugh! You told me how to mention someone on my first day on the site. I just now found the dang button!!! Maybe it's not on my iPhone? Anyway, I'm glad I know how to do it now! Lol!

Hello! This is my first post, I had my sleeve on July 25th and am really looking to connect with other ladies that had their procedure around the same time I did. Looks like I may have found the right thread

@medic45Cwelcome! You will find a lot of support, encouragement, and advice on here. Welcome, and good luck I this new journey!

Hey yall, had surg on the 22nd and was so excited to move to protien shkes after a week. However,i been so sick the past 2 days. Incorporating dannon light and fit greek and protien shakes have made my stomach so upset. To the point that i cant get my water in bc my stomach is upset all day. Im just gonna wait til week 3 to incorporate protien.

@@evanslaura79 Yes, chicken fried bacon. They said it was pretty good, especially with the spicy dipping sauce. I'll just have to take their word for it.

@@sandymom Lunch yesterday was okay. I just spooned up the juicy part of the soup and chatted away. And I'm not sure about the button on the iPhone. I don't like using the app on my phone for anything other than browsing. When I want to respond or type something up, I use the web version of the site, so those were the instructions I was giving! Didn't even think about it!

@@medic45C Hi there! How are you feeling? What have you been eating?

@@vsgjourney I'm sorry you're not feeling well. The yogurt isn't part of my diet at least until week 3. I can do the shakes okay, but they taste different to me now. My biggest problem, I think, is that I eat and drink too fast. Now when I'm eating and I'm doing the right portions, I'm kind of sad when I'm finished because I don't experience the same kind of full that I used to. But I do find that I'm satisfied; I just don't get the same enjoyment out of eating like I used to. Good for my health; bad for my list of hobbies!