So I just had my 2 weeks post op appt (surgery date 6/29) and here are my stats:

I'm a 45 year old male

SW: 324 (before starting 5 day liquid diet prior to surgery)

CW: 292

GW: 205

32 lbs in 3 weeks (including pre surgery liquid diet).. I am very pleased. Starting 2 weeks of puréed diet today.

Oh yeah, I have been getting in 75 to 100 grams protein a day. Approximately 100 oz water. Liquid vitamins. Average 12500 steps a day, since 1 week after surgery. Feeling great.

how did you get your protein in during your first week post op

I didn't start protein until 6 days after surgery.

How is your energy level? I have to be back on the road with my job two weeks after surgery and I am wondering what my energy level will be like.

Energy level is better than before the surgery for me. I've been blessed with an amazingly good recovery..

Wow, I just calculated my BMI and it dropped from 45.2 to 40.7 already.. That's just crazy..

This is wonderful progress in three weeks! The protein intake sounds great -- are you drinking shakes?

That's great to hear. Thanks for the response and good luck with the rest of your journey!

Yes, premier protein (30g protein/low fat) each.. And Atkins (15g protein/more fat).. I'm very lucky, I haven't had any issues getting/keeping liquids down..

My best advice for recovery is get out of bed and walk, walk, walk.. Thats the only part I forced myself to do, starting day of surgery.. They said once every 4 hours, I walked every 2 hours.. When j got home I forced myself to walk.. Walk and walk more...

I will take that advice. A lot of posters have stated that helped them, and since I will need to be walking through airports, I might as well get ready for it

Congrats. Great job

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Doing great!

I've used Unjury protein and love it. I get 20 gr with each shake and carbs needed from the milk for energy. 10 days out and I feel great.