Sunny702

As I sit here trying to get this Isopure down so I can get my Protein I wonder HOW can I make this taste better?? If I mix this with some Cranberry juice or another type of juice does it dilute the protein?? I'm thinking make it taste better AND get my protein in. Sorry if this is a "silly" question. I've only lost 11lbs since my surgery on Aug 17th and after reading posts I think maaaaybe its because I wasn't getting any Protein before. I was also not drinking 64oz of Water. Sooooo I'm trying to "step my game up" now. However since I'm technically still on liquids I'm trying to figure out HOW to get 60grams. Enter ... ISOPUKE it has 40g in each 20oz bottle. So NOW I just have to figure out how to get this down. Any suggestions???

Maria your menu sounds YUMMY!!! I can't believe we can eat that and lose weight!! It sounds totally normal too. Looking forward to it. I will be cutting/pasting these for future reference.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will DEF be spiking my Isopure today! It has a very weird taste and smell to it. It makes me want to throw up every time I lift the bottle for a sip.

I signed up for myfitnesspal.com on my phone today. I think it will work for me.

What solid proteins do you suggest?

Next time I'm in Walmart I will be looking for the jars.

I'm looking for a sleeve sister. Someone who I can possibly meet in person,exercise together, cook ... whatever? I had my sleeve on 8/17 and looking for some support.

I'm looking for a sleeve sister. Someone who I can possibly meet in person,exercise together, cook ... whatever? I had my sleeve on 8/17 and looking for some support.

10% in ONE WEEK!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations!!!!! You're on your waaaay!!!!

Dayuuuum Girl!! You look FANTABULOUS!!!!!

I'm 12 days post op and I've only lost 11lbs depending on the day. Sometimes it's only 10. My diet plan from Dr. is confusing ... at best. So I'm confused & starving 90% of the time. I can only pray that I can pull down the types of #'s you all are stating. Its SOOOOOOO true that every Dr. is different. I really envy everyone else who seem to have it all figured out. Not feeling the greatest right now. :-(

I was thinking of going to the health food store and grab some flax seed oil. Maybe that will work for me. If I don't go by Wed which will be my 2 week Surgeversary (can't believe I FINALLYget to type that ... totally have a huge grin right now lol) I'm going to go see my PCP. Is Miralax good for your bowels? Is it something that you will always have to take?

I will look into different places. Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure if I'm lactose intolerant now or if its just naaaasty now. LOL

I'm 12 days post op and have to admit I'm a bit intimidated by this whole counting thing. I've never been good at journaling & counting so I'm praying that I can get the hang of it so I can be successful like you all.

I had my sugery 8/17 and still haven't "moved" yet. I've been putting Benefiber in my drinks and I've been drinking a little Prune juice ... that stuff makes me want to blow chunks so it's been difficult to get down. I'm only concerned because my guy keeps asking me did I go yet. I don't have any pains or any feelings that I need to go or anything. After reading up on constipation I'd say I probably have been constipated all my life. I never was an everyday "mover" I would probably only have one 2-3 times per week ... if that.

How long did you use your spirometer after surgery? I barely use mine ... if I walk past it and think about it I'll give it a whirl. Otherwise ... I rarely pick it up. What about you?

I'm confused ...how are cheese crisps mushy??

Well ... I'm 2 weeks post op & I haven't had to cook yet. Yippeee!! I've never been a fan of it + my guy is better at it hands down (I have nooo problem admitting it lol) However I am looking forward to trying all the new recipes I've seen though. In regards to pizza night I saw a recipe on someone named eggface's blog. You can have that so you're having pizza too. When I find the link I will post it. From what I remember it was made on a whole wheat tortilla shell with veggies & stuff on it.

Dadams -Friend list ... Absolutely!!! Bryn ... I'm sooo looking forward to not being hungry. Thanks for the comment :-)

I had surgery 8/17/11 since then I've been GREAT with the exception of this weird ripping feeling near my belly button. It's not an incision point and it happens randomly when I move a certain way. It feels like a band aid being ripped off quickly (but on the inside). It hurts then goes away. Has anyone else had this ... if so what was it and what did you do? How long did it last? Thanks in advance!

I seriously am on the verge of tears. I'm sooooooooooooooo HUNGRY. I had surgery 8/17, the first week I wasn't hungry that has changed DRASTICALLY!! I had to do the 2 week liquid diet pre op so all I can think is ... I haven't eaten in 4 weeks. :-( According to the diet I was given I can't even have mushy until the fourth week out. I feel like I can't make it ... I will because I have to and I'm too scared of complications. However ... I'm MISERABLE. All I do is drink water all day and sometimes juice. I also eat SF popsicles or fudgesicles every once in a while. I haven't had a BM since the day before surgery but I don't feel bad or anything from that (I wasn't super regular before surgery anyway) but I did get some prune juice today. I eat broth every once in a while but really don't like it that much. I don't like jello either. I just wish I could get in the bed and sleep my way to week 4.

Sounds gooood. How many do you eat at a time? I'm recently sleeved & still trying to wrap my head around portions. You mentioned eating this with eggs ... I only eat boiled eggs can I eat 1 egg with this?

Soooo are you telling me I can have creamy Soups now too???? I read your message & responded. After reading it I see a bit of light at the end of hunger alley!! LOL

I purchased the single servings of Benefiber ... I do add them to my water or broth sometimes. However I don't do it all the time. I'm sipping on a 5.5 oz can of 100% Prune juice right now soooo we shall see how it goes. Thanks for the advice about the broth seasonings. I never thought of using the packets from Ramen noodles. I'm praying for the extreme hunger to subside. I'm going to start drinking my Protein shakes in the morning. Seriously can't wait!!!