Hi my name is Amber. I'm 43 years old, no kids (I do have 2 fur babies though), and widowed. I've been to hell and back in the past 3 years, and I've suffered a lot of loses. I'm trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and find me again. I had RNY surgery on 8/30 (which was also the 3 year anniversary of my husband's passing), so I'm 8 days out and done really well up till now. I seem to have hit a wall, just the thought of drinking another shake makes me ill. I'm not getting nearly enough liquids down to do any good, and I don't know what to do. I'm afraid that I'm going to get sick, or fail!!!

Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Hang in there, it does get easier . . . and I say this less than two weeks out and equally sick of the shakes. But the water thing is a gradual series of steps toward getting more in; I"m still not all the way there, but I do a bit better day by day. I'm so sick of the shakes I'm trying to get protein from other (permitted) ways--yogurt, protein soup, bone broth, protein water (bonus: it's water!).

I know we had different surgeries, so some experiences will be different, but I'm sure some RNY'ers will chime in with help.

Good luck and hang tough! We can do this.

Hi Amber,

Everything about your new life is probably scary right now it, was for me. Have you tried new protein drinks or recipies that change the taste of your protein drinks. I went through several brands until I could find one that I liked and didnt have a smell or aftertaste. I like caramel flavor best. I had problems like yours, I was not very good at drinking fluids before surgery so after was and still is a struggle. Try going to the 1$ store near you and pickingup any sugar free flavors that sound interesting. I have mine in a shoe tote under the counter in the kitchen. Keep a iced glass with you all of the time. Sip, sip. You have a limited amount you can tolerate right now, dont stress over it too bad. just remember your skin and the muscle and your brain need that fluid to survive, the removal of fat will go faster also. I had a modified RNY done Oct 28, 2015 and my 2 year goal is comming. I started out at 300lbs I now weigh 135. Remember the slim sleek svelt beautiful you is already inside and we have to help it come out. You can email me any time or ask questions I will be glad to speak to you.

Julae

Thanks for the motivation!!! That's amazing how far you've come!!!! I'm brand new, week and a half post sleeve and I too am here if anyone needs the support!!!

Hi Amber,
Everything about your new life is probably scary right now it, was for me. Have you tried new protein drinks or recipies that change the taste of your protein drinks. I went through several brands until I could find one that I liked and didnt have a smell or aftertaste. I like caramel flavor best. I had problems like yours, I was not very good at drinking fluids before surgery so after was and still is a struggle. Try going to the 1$ store near you and pickingup any sugar free flavors that sound interesting. I have mine in a shoe tote under the counter in the kitchen. Keep a iced glass with you all of the time. Sip, sip. You have a limited amount you can tolerate right now, dont stress over it too bad. just remember your skin and the muscle and your brain need that fluid to survive, the removal of fat will go faster also. I had a modified RNY done Oct 28, 2015 and my 2 year goal is comming. I started out at 300lbs I now weigh 135. Remember the slim sleek svelt beautiful you is already inside and we have to help it come out. You can email me any time or ask questions I will be glad to speak to you.
Julae

Thank you so much. What you said speaks volumes.
You may hear from me again. [emoji2]

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