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More Protein. More calories. Way more Water. You are definitely starving your body.

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And even though I don't, it might be a good idea to track for awhile so you have a good idea of where you stand

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I too can not drink enough. I have MS which makes for a spastic bladder. I've trained myself to drink very little to stop the spasms especially at night. I've been forcing myself to drink more. I've been drinking a lot of coffee and sf chai tea. I looked into coffee being dehydrating and from what I read if you really overdue it, it can be. So with that, I feel you!

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@@Lovebuggie I agree with kindle & others. You may want to try myfitnesspal for awhile to see where you stand. I use it everyday, but more as a guide. I had surgery a couple weeks before you & I appear to be breaking a 6 wk stall. I recomitted to drinking a lot more Water, etc. At this point, you should be able to handle most foods...just remember to be cautious when you add something you haven't had yet, just in case :)

Maybe you can find a support group at a medical facility near you? If not..you have us!! We're not your doctor obviously, but most here are more than willing to assist. :D

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I am so sorry your surgeon has offered so little support. Pre and post surgical support are critical. Where did you have your surgery? Was it a Center of Excellence?

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Tysm I have gotten more advice on here then at my doc office. Sadly no groups near me. I am currently trying myfitness pal. I still can't seem to handle a lot of foods but I've had trouble with that from day 1. I just feel very frustrated.

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Definitely start tracking on my fitness pal if you can it will give you an idea of where your calorie intake, Protein and carb intake is at. Sure does sound like you are not eating enough and definitely not drinking enough Water. These two things will slow your weightloss down drastically.

Another really great resource is the Big book of the Gastric Sleeve. It will have a lot information from the very beginning that you've already past but it also has a lot of great infomation for about the how's and whys we follow the certain intakes. I definitely found it to be a great resource early on.

Hope these all help

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Lovebuggie, how much do you eat at a meal? Are you feeling the restriction? I am only 9 months out but am really restricted on portions. (If I eat too much, I get sick as a dog.) fluids are a problem for me too but you are not getting nearly enough. Dehydration is going to throw your body way out of whack. What are you able to eat? I drink one Protein Shake a day (30g protein), usually something like a small can of tuna or chicken, and I snack on almonds and cheese. I also mix yogurt and milk in my travel cup. Between them all I get Protein and Fluid. It is hard. I plateaued at 2 months and started exercising. Weight is coming off now. I think your best bet is to join a local support group but I see you mention there are none. We will be your support group. You need guidance and help! Try keeping a food log for a week. Get lots of rest. Go for a walk when you can. Please keep us posted. We all understand.

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I feel restriction yes. I don't eat or drink nearly enough I do know that. As for a local support group there are none in my area. It doesn't help that my surgeons office gives me no help or guidance. I am getting maybe 400 calories a day. Which I now know I need to eat more and drink more.

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400 calories a day. need to eat and drink more.

@@Lovebuggie

eeeeeeeek :o

knowing the problem is half the battle :unsure:

you must force yourself to drink more!!!

you are asking for trouble by not intaking enough Water :(

big concern here is about people getting dehydrated

you have to go to hospital :angry:

get rehydrated with IV Fluids

no fun

been there done that :(

no support group by you?? :blink:

what are we????

chopped liver?? :lol:

good luck bud :)

kathy

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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