Hello Everyone! I was blessed to get the sleeve after multiple attempts to lose weight naturally. I’m currently 10 Days post opp and able to handle more fluids than originally stated. I can drink 6-8 ounces in 20 minutes time by sipping and not feel sick. I’m not hitting protein goals bc I’m not hungry and that is hard to sip. Is this normal ? I’ve talked to my dr and he’s not concerned I’ve lost 18 pounds since surgery before the pre-op diet I was 294 the day of surger I was 281 and my follow up was Friday and I weighed 263. Has any one experienced this ? An I still gonna get full once I one to soft foods ?

6 minutes ago, apositivelife4me said:

There is alot of Protein in lentils and black Beans which I eat tiny portions of through the week. I have some black beans in the crock pot right now.

Exactly as @Orchids&Dragons said. beans and lentils are good, but they are not very protein dense compared to other sources. "tiny portions" throughout the week is not going to make a dent your protein needs.

I get it, protein shakes, water, etc., don't taste great. But you really don't want to go very long depriving your body of protein.

http://time.com/4374959/protein-health-benefits-nutrition/

Plus I am lifting weights at the gym every other day.

18 minutes ago, apositivelife4me said:

Plus I am lifting weights at the gym every other day.

Even more reason your body needs adequate protein

Sugar Free Jello Pudding + Fairfield Milk + Genepro Unflavored Protein Mix



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11 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

The protein waters are easier to get down, imho. They're still quite sweet, so I Water them down or add ice. But both the waters and the shakes counts toward both your Fluid and your protein requirements.

They tasted awful maybe I’ll try to water it down like you I’m getting fluids from the water/ crystal light and one protein shake

1 minute ago, Amc203 said:

They tasted awful maybe I’ll try to Water it down like you I’m getting fluids from the water/ crystal light and one Protein Shake

Have you tried Protein2O? It actually had no protein taste at all to me, I really liked the flavors I tried.

https://smile.amazon.com/Protein2o-Low-Calorie-Protein-Infused-16-9-Ounce/dp/B01GQ5HBGI/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1531094754&sr=8-5&keywords=protein20%2Bprotein%2Bwater&dpID=41i0oXqWpKL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

4 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Have you tried Protein2O? It actually had no Protein taste at all to me, I really liked the flavors I tried.

https://smile.amazon.com/Protein2o-Low-Calorie-Protein-Infused-16-9-Ounce/dp/B01GQ5HBGI/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1531094754&sr=8-5&keywords=protein20%2Bprotein%2Bwater&dpID=41i0oXqWpKL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

Is that the jello ? If it is I threw it up at the hospital

2 minutes ago, Amc203 said:

Is that the Jello ? If it is I threw it up at the hospital

No it is protein water

And they do sell it at WalMart, at least my,local,one does The Pure Protein waters, maybe Sams Club or Costco. Also check Meijer, Target, Kroger, Winn Dixie whatever else,you might,have around, failing that Bariatric Pal store and last resort Megopolis Amazon. I'd much,rather enrich Alex Brecher's wallet --who,looks out for us here than Amazon,who just lives for profit. But that may just be my viewpoint,on the subject. It is still a country with free choice.