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It took me a good 2 months to finally have energy back. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ever get any exercise in, because I couldn't eat too much and didn't have any energy. I finally got my energy back around 2 months, and now at 6 months run 3+ miles 3-4 week, plus do Camp Gladiator (boot camp). I love how much energy I have. Definitely get your hydration and Vitamins in. I did notice that once I really started working out, I was able to eat more than a few bites. I also find that I eat small amounts throughout the day, a handful of peanuts or a piece of cheese, which keeps me energized. You will feel better, I promise, and it will all be worth it!!!

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22 minutes ago, Alecat said:

It took me a good 2 months to finally have energy back. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ever get any exercise in, because I couldn't eat too much and didn't have any energy. I finally got my energy back around 2 months, and now at 6 months run 3+ miles 3-4 week, plus do Camp Gladiator (boot camp). I love how much energy I have. Definitely get your hydration and Vitamins in. I did notice that once I really started working out, I was able to eat more than a few bites. I also find that I eat small amounts throughout the day, a handful of peanuts or a piece of cheese, which keeps me energized. You will feel better, I promise, and it will all be worth it!!!

Thank you! thats very encouraging for sure!!!

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@GlamgirlHow did it go at the surgeon's? Or are you waiting for bloods?

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On 5/31/2018 at 12:17 PM, Glamgirl said:

Thank you! and yeah it sucks doesn't it?? shakes.... Ughhhhhh but haven't tried the bipro Water ... ill have to try it out... anything is worth a try! Thank you for your words of encouragement an I am glad I am not alone in feeling this way... .. and yes I have no taste for anything.

Do you get that Water at a Vitamin shop?

You should also try Isopure Protien drink, has quite a few flavors. I prefer the grape and a 20oz bottle has 40 grams of protien. I get half my daily requirement and the taste isn't too bad.

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On 6/6/2018 at 5:52 PM, Postop said:

@GlamgirlHow did it go at the surgeon's? Or are you waiting for bloods?

no bloods yet he wants to wait till October! but since then I feel so much better, I can finally eat ... small amounts of course... and im getting Protein from milk and veggies and fish and chicken and some Isopure as well! thanks for asking!!

3 hours ago, Vinny6969 said:

You should also try Isopure Protien drink, has quite a few flavors. I prefer the grape and a 20oz bottle has 40 grams of protien. I get half my daily requirement and the taste isn't too bad.

thanks! yes ISOPURE grape is good i like that too now.. its been a about a month since I wrote from 8 week post op and I a finally feeling better and can eat a little... thank goodness!!!! so it took me my 3rd month post op to feel like myself again! :P

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17 hours ago, Glamgirl said:

no bloods yet he wants to wait till October! but since then I feel so much better, I can finally eat ... small amounts of course... and im getting Protein from milk and veggies and fish and chicken and some Isopure as well! thanks for asking!!

Good to hear.

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REMINDER: Do not take Iron and Calcium together, even in or with a Multi-Vitamin. The reason is because they impede absorption of the other so if taken together you will not be getting adequate iron or calcium each day and could become anemic and have mineral deficiencies. The correct way to take them is 2-4 hours apart. As well, thyroid medication can also be negatively impacted if taken with iron and calcium.

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If sweet Protein Shakes are gross to you right now, consider the Unjury chicken Soup mix. It tastes pretty okay and it’s a very nice break from sweet-sweet shakes. Good luck!

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Your tastebuds and what you can tolerate change after surgery. Maybe trying some different foods that you wouldn't normally eat would help make everything more appetizing. You are not alone. There are days when I am not hungry at all and days when I want to eat everything lol I agree with the Protein Water. I know Premier makes a version.

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I really like ProtiDiet Water flavorings. It isn’t powder, so no chalky aftertaste. It is more of a gel to mix in your water. I have had a peach mango one almost every day for 4 years. It has 15 grams of Protein. My surgeon sells them pretty cheap but I know they are also on Amazon.

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Glad to see I’m not alone, I have no desire for food, and when I think I am I take a bite and it’s a turnoff, thank God for shakes, Premier shakes are a lifesaver at 30grams each, and I bought unflavored Protein Powder and add it to smoothies, for an attempt to get fruits and veggies in, I’m trying to be creative....this too shall pass...

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