I had my surgery on April 12th and everything went well. I had a hiatal hernia which was fixed during the operation. I am home and still dealing with the gas pains in my left upper quadrant and wondering what else I can do besides walk. The pain gets so bad sometimes I feel that maybe there is something wrong. I also would like to know about the calorie intake. I drink one Premier Protein Shake a day for the 160 calories and 30 grams of protein and I also consume a protein-rich cream chicken soup from the HMR program. So I am getting in at least 35 grams of protein a day plus as much water as I can drink. When I chart it today in the bariatric app I noticed that my calories are under 350 for a day. Is this normal and I doing something wrong?

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Hi, I was told you should be aiming for 60-90 grams of protein a day. You are way under. You will start to lose a lot of muscle and hair. Have more than 1 shake a day.

My program says to aim for a minimum of 60 grams of protein a day and under 500 calories.

I see the doctor for my 1 week post and per his program it states 30 to 40 grams of protein per day during the 2 week all liquid diet. I will bring this up at my appt. Thanks guys

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How are you feeling Raven Moonsong? What a pretty name you have chosen, is it your real name also? Its now almost a week since your surgery and you had what I'm planning. So I'm hoping to hear more about your surgery and recovery☕?

How are you feeling Raven Moonsong? What a pretty name you have chosen, is it your real name also? Its now almost a week since your surgery and you had what I'm planning. So I'm hoping to hear more about your surgery and recovery[emoji477][emoji14]

Hello [emoji112]
I feel good other than the gas. All I can say is walk, walk, walk to help relieve the pain. Eating is no longer a "I better stop and not eat that" to " it's time for me to eat". Sipping is now the way of life and being on tune with my new pouch is a skill that needs perfecting. I took a gulp of water yesterday and swallowed before I realized what I did. The pressure was not a happy feeling. I do not have regrets and look forward to experiencing life all over again.
Raven Moonsong is the name I legally changed to and thank you so much. [emoji287]

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Thank you Raven for answering. Did you know you as well as all other bypassers are a kangaroo? Yes you are-'-for you now have a pouch. That is our little inside joke in bypass-ville, cheaper than buying,everybody a jacket.

Hi Raven I have had the worst gas pain in my upper left quadrant as well, to the point of tears one afternoon. I was 4 days out. I googled my situation and found someone that had the same problem, and suggested a heating pad on the site. Mine was in my left shoulder and neck, so I put my microwaved heat pack n there and it relieved the pain! It was almost instantaneously. It did not get rid of the gas but the pain was gone! Hope that works for you.