Surgery on 8/11 -

I was so worried about starting the school year on 8/29 right after surgery. I was very concerned that I wouldn't be ready, but you know what? I was ready! I handled the stress and exhaustion and feel really good. I started yoga again this week and have been twice and am fully back in the groove of life.

I went to my first post-op on Friday and am down 10 pounds. I have NO pain, NO reflux, NO vomiting. This has been so easy for me and I'm so thankful!

I am tracking all foods on My Fitness Pal and am hitting around 800 calories a day and 85 g of Protein.

Anyone wondering if this life is for you? YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

Love love love reading this! I am so proud and happy for you! I pray my surgery will be as easy as yours.

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I'm like you. No side affects at all. I'm just struggling with drinking the Protein drinks...sick of them.

I'm like you. No side affects at all. I'm just struggling with drinking the Protein drinks...sick of them.

Find other drinks and ways of incorporating the protein into your meals. I've said it before- many options. Add a half or full scoop of unflavored protein to your flavored one- you will increase the protein value without affecting the taste. You can add the powder to your yogurt and cottage cheese, you can choose a "clear" portion drink like Isopure or Protein2O. I've not tried this, but know people who make Jello using Isopure as the liquid. Hard to guess how much protein per serving unless you measure it all out perfectly. Eventually, you will rely less on the drinks and more on the food you eat for protein, using the drinks as a supplement only or for a quick in the go replacement.

Good luck.

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I don't know if you guys like the taste but low-fat buttermilk is delicious to me. It has 16 g of Protein for 2 cups..

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@@mommafranz I don't have surgery date yet, Hopi ng for call soon...but could you give a sample day of meals? I'm so lost as to what to eat after surgery, 1 week, 1 month etc...

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