I was sleeved on June 29th and am down 27 pounds. I still struggle with drinking enough water and getting enough protein. I hate artificial sweeteners, so finding a protein mix or remade smoothie/ drink is almost impossible.

How is everyone else doing? I would love to hear.

I have a hard time getting protein too. I can barely get in 40g. I decided to just work on that as best I can. I add protein to everything. It's gross sometimes but I know that soon I will be concentrating on protein FOOD. I have added an egg to my chicken soup ( makes egg drop soup) and have been able to eat some shredded chicken ( in broth or gravy) and tuna. I also bought protein water... Kills two birds with one stone!

I have started eating protein food - moist, grilled or baked chicken, thinly sliced beef, scrambled eggs, hummus, tuna, baked fish.....I can barely stomach ten protein shakes..... And so tired of yogurt and cottage cheese.

I do eat beans even though it is a carb. I love savoury things not sweet things -

Thanks for replying - I appreciate hearing from someone who is at the exact same stage as me.

I had surgery July 30 & can barely keep a sip down. Dr moved me to puree & same thing...I get 1 tiny lil bit down & it feels like I have a brick in my upper stomach...I can't sit or lay down or I vomit...takes about 45 minutes to get past that heavy feeling. I'm not getting enough liquid or protein....any suggestions?? I've tried yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed cauliflower, pudding, jello, water, tea, protein shakes...everything feels heavy & hurts going down. Dr doesn't seem worried but I am...especially after reading that people after me are already eating chicken & more solid stuff. Definitely questioning if I made the right choice by having surgery.