I had my surgery 12/30 and I am now 8 days post op . I have been getting all my liquids in and have began the puree faze I am able to eat maybe 2oz at a meal. I am doing 2 Protein shakes and staying hydrated . I am just worried if i am getting enough protein I cant drink anymore then 2 Protein Shakes a day . Does anyone have any good suggestions for me ?

My nut has me adding 1/3 cup powdered nonfat milk to all my soups, yogurt, skim milk etc which adds 8 g protein to everything I add it too. I also like carnation no sugar added instant breakfast with 1 cup skim milk and 1/3 cup powdered milk. 21 grams protein and I like it better then protein shakes. I also get 12 grams of protein in yogurt and after adding the powdered milk its 20 grams protein. I can't tell the powdered milk is in anything unlike the protein powder which leaves a taste even when its unflavored. I hope this helps you.

Hi there:)

I had surgery on December 2. I think I'm doing ok so far. My SW was 244 my SW was 219 and now ( I just stepped on the scale this morning)

And I'm 200. I pretty much wanted to fall over. I have been 209+ for over 13 years.

This has been a true tool for my weight loss. I feel blessed that I've been given this gift of health and life.

Had my week check up and everything is great!! Lost 22 pounds all together so far get to start small diced foods next week cannot wait

My Surgery was done on Dec 19th. Went to my 2 week follow up yesterday and i have lost 20 lbs!!! Got the OK to start walking more than i have been. New Year and a New Life, can not wait!!!

Dealing with some mental hurdles, but that is all part of this journey.

I got sleeved December 11th. I've lost 28lbs postop and 67 total. Still having trouble getting all my Protein in but have no problem with Water. Just now beginning to eat, really. Usually one meal a day. About 2 oz of fish and then I try to get in two protein shakes. I can already tell a huge difference in my appearance!

Went back to work two weeks ago and still struggling with tiredness and being lightheaded.

I'm still trying to wrap my had around this new lifestyle where eating is hard lol but it's what I signed up for. Overall things are good.

I was sleeved 12/30 and I just had 4 oz of delicious blended pea soup. I worked out 1 hour yesterday and I'm in good spirits and energetic. I do not do those sweet shakes. I drink goats milk, buttermilk and kefir. That protein is more digestible and absorbs at a higher rate. I'm into building strength and energy! I'm loosing 1-2 pounds a day.

Thank you Karenir it gives me some good ideas for protein for sure !!

I had my 1 week post op with my surgeon today . I am down 12 lbs since surgery 12/30 and I am right where I should be according to her so I feel better now ????

Wow! You guys are all doing great!!! I had surgery on 12/16 and I'm feeling GREAT!

Surgery 12/19 and doing awesome!! Down overall 35 lbs and 1 pant size! Eating purée now starting to fable in soft. Getting in water and protein with no issues. Started at gym last week for cardio only for the next couple of weeks! Loving shrinking!!!!

I had my surgery on 12/18 and currently on mushy foods, and stalled in the weight loss - it actually looks like I gained two pounds and it's quite depressing. I'm tired and not getting much exercise other than some walking.

I've lost about 20 pounds total since I started the pre-op diet, and I'm having trouble eating enough - only managing about 800 calories a day, so I'm sure that's part of it, but it's so discouraging. I'm getting most of my Water in, and eating as well as I can, but it's still a struggle.

And I'm almost wanting to cry because I was really looking forward to homemade chili tonight, but my husband made it so spicy I can't eat it because it burns so bad.

I don't regret getting the surgery, but I can't believe how little I've lost and how poor my progress has been.

Sleeved 12/31, eating yogurt, pureed beans, miso soup, hot tea and canned fruit like peaches in lite syrup blended with ice. Was also able to eat a scrambled egg with 2 tbsp of garlic hummus. I add a scoop of Nectar isoprotein to everything to keep up on my protein levels. I have my follow up tomorrow. Feeling tired, still very tender.

Sleeved 12-18 and went back to work on Monday. Doing really good, down 17lbs since surgery, kinda stalled since eating pureed foods...not sure why. Getting all my protein in, about 50 oz fluids in, so need to work harder on that. Tonight, I had chili that I put in my bullet, but it was too spicy...so took a zantac and tums..probably will wait on that kind for a while. Love refried beans and pureed vegis...joined the the gym, but it is 4 degrees out, just staying home w/exercise bike. Looking forward to this new year.

I was sleeved 12/16 and doing well. My incisions are healing nicely and I am able to be fairly active. I plan on getting back into the gym this coming week. My HW was 322, SW 300, and this morning I weighed in at 277. Overall loss of 45 lbs and 23 of that since surgery. I feel like my loss is slow, but I'm thrilled to be losing at all. So far, I've gone down a pant size and a full shoe size. I just packed up 2 bags of clothes that are already too big to be donated. ????

I was sleeved 12/14, doing OK. Lost 28 Ibs so far, but its been slow since last week or so like 1/2 lb a day, but I am fine with it. Started work and tolerated. Have trouble reaching Protein and Fluid goal. Taking yogurt, skim milk, eggs, fish, cheese, lentil soup. Wasted money on many different flavours of Protein shakes but can't take any. Lately have stopped adding to any food. Have started on Fortimeal, which has 20G protein in one can, taste is OK but does give me diarrhea. I take one daily and its more like when I want my bowels to move.

Started exercising since a week, but only 15-20 minutes and walk 4-5 km. Get muscle aches pretty quickly.