I was banded on 5.15.08 and I have had some dehydration issues since the surgery. I am not thirsty and as much as I try to drink liquids, I am not getting my 64 oz in at all. I struggle to get 40 oz. I have tried everything and i know this is affecting my progress or it will eventually.

I also am having a hard time getting my Protein and caloric intake daily. I am not physically hungry, but my head hunger is there. I try to do a good job of picking the right foods, (still on soft foods) but, am in need of some good ideas of foods to eat or drinks to try.

Has anyone else had this issue? I won't get a fill for another 3 weeks, but I can feel that some of my old habits are creeping back in or at least trying to...

I am TIRED of mashed potatoes, and oatmeal. My doctor says I can have shrimp or scallops but I think I miss the whole meal.

Any good ideas?

Have you tried eating SF popscicles to get some extra hydration? Add unflavored protein powder to your foods to get more protein.

yup, I add unflavored Protein powder to almost everything. I also made a ricotta cheese, garlic, italian spice, parm. cheese melt thing I read about on here and then put spag. sauce on top, delicious!!! Try Protein Water - you get 5 grams and some of your fluids too. Your can add a bit more Protein Powder to it too, to boost it.

Oh, and I've gotten lots of good ideas from the Nutrition section of this forum good luck!

Edited June 2, 200818 yr by flyaway

Where do you buy the unflavored protein powder? What brand?

Where do you buy the unflavored Protein powder? What brand?

I got mine at GNC - it's Pro Performance unflavored whey protein. sometimes I can taste a little something, but mostly not. Also, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury website has unflavored protein powder.

Thannk You!

My DH took me to Smoothie King yesterday, and I got a 20 oz Gladiator. It has 45 grams of protein. However it took me 26 hours to finish it, but I'm just a few days out of surgery.

Try Muscle Milk it has 27 grams of protein and TASTE GREAT!!! You can purchase it at Smart and Final. (Lactose Free)

Muscle Milk is a great source of protein. It is what I currently drink. I was just looking for something to sprinkle in other foods that don't have such a high protein count.

Have you tried EAS Premium Protein from Costco's. That's a powder you can spinkle in to anything you drink. Also someone told me yesterday that Costco has a paste that comes in different flavors in a jar. I'll have to find out alittle more and I'll let you know.