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Hi I hear you i am 3 weeks post op and sometimes feel like what have I done.... but then I kno it was the right thing.I have trouble getting the water in and the protein ... I aim for 45 g of protein and 6 glasses of water for now. if i go over it thats great but it takes alot to do ...I get very anxious just thinkin of it.. your getting more protein then me just work on water ... i have just bought decaf coffee I put flavored creamers in it and it has helped with the water.. I hope things get better ... keep in touch ...gotta go to work

thanx... i dont have followups with the nutritionist,, but maybe i need to , the one i went to is very far and i dont think she was great ,maybe i find another.Gotta save for that I not covered. I am gonna keep trying my best . I get anxiety worrying about getting all in and sometimes it makes me crazy .. i just dont wanna get sick ..

I am not eating alot but seems when i added things up it could be 1000 calories...that sounds too much for me to eat..I am using skim milk with Protein powder to get more protein in. should i just use Water??? any advice would be helpful ,, i am trying my best 3 tbspoons egg white with 1 0z cheese = 135 ricotta bake= 100( i guessing) Protein Drink made with 2 cups skim= 360 crystal lite with protein mix=90 creamer for coffee=70 yogurt =250( i kno its high but wanted to try it and wont eat it all)

thanx jerseygirl . I just bought that yogurt because it was coconut and the dairy guy said it was delicious. i usually do the greek yogurt ..fage is my favorite. one protein drink is 41 grams of protein ,,and the other is 19..I have been having alot of trouble getting in the water and protein so i am trying different ways. i strive for 45 g of protein and 6 glasses of water..i actually did it yesterday.. according to the nutritionist i saw for my approval she had said 78 grams of protein a day...theres no way i could possibly do that.. i am 3 weeks post op do you think i will be ok with the 45g of protein and the 48 oz of water for now???? and thanx in advance your advice really helps

newj I actually found this recipe on here. But if i find anything i will post it.

HI . I AM 3 WEEKS POST OP ALSO .. DID YOU EAT SOMETHING THAT WAS NEW AND MAYB IT JUST DOESNT AGREE.. I ATE TOO MUCH TONITE AND WAS SICK FOR HOURS BUT FEELING BETTER NOW.. I WAS WONDERING SINCE WE ARE ON THE SAME TIME TRACK .. HOW MUCH PROTEIN AND WATER YOU ARE GETTING IN A DAY .. AND HOW YOU DO IT. I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH ALL OF THIS RIGHT NOW...THANX

Hi. I know how you feel . I am so obsessed with having to get everything in its making me crazy... and i am only trying to get in 45 grams of protein and at least 6 glasses of water. sometimes i feel like i drank or ate too much and i hate the feeling .You have lost alot of weight and thats great ,,I wish you luck just take it slow .We can only do what our bodies let us... by th way how much protein and water are you gettin a day??

HI OHH THAT DEFINETELY MAKES SENSE!!!!!!!!! ITS REAL ALRIGHT ...WOW THATS THE FASTEST APPROVAL EVER ..GOOD FOR YOU . I HAD MY SURGERY 3/19/13 . BUT MY JOURNEY STARTED IN 10/12,,BUT BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT DID GO FAST .. ITS GONNA BE AN EYE BLINK FOR YOU ...LOL... HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY AND CONGRATS AGAIN

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FIRST DAY BACK TO WORK. I AM 3 WEEKS POST OP AND I WENT BACK TO WORK LAST WEEK. IT WAS A BIT DIFFICULT FOR ME . I AM A BARTENDER SO LONG HOURS ON YOUR FEET. BUT I GOT THRU IT AND I WILL BE BACK TO WORK TODAY AGAIN . I THINK YOU WILL HAVE MORE ENERGY ONCE YOU GO TO FULL LIQUIDS. I WAS ABLE TO EAT PEREE FOODS THE DAY I GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. I THINK THE PROTEIN GIVES OUR BODY ENERGY . I STILL HAVE TROUBLE GETTING THE REQUIREMENTS IN BUT I AM TRYING EVERYDAY A LITTLE MORE. I AM ALSO GET TIRED EASIER BUT I KNOW IT TAKES TIME TO RECOOP FROM THAT SURGERY. I WISH YOU THE BEST AND KNO U WILL DO JUST FINE...GOOD DAY TO YOU!!!!!!!

Hi all ,, this board has helped me lots but i have to put it out there cause i am so anxious and am praying to god to help me. I am having panic attacks with stressing over all the protein and water that has to be taken daily .. I just cant do it and it makes me crazy ..I want so bad to get it all in but sometimes when i try i feel horrible. I dont know what to do ,, i believe it is causing part of my anxiety and I am soo sad about it. Can you tell me if anyone is having this difficulty getting all in ,, am i the only one and will it get better and when???? .. I dont wanna get sick because I dont get it all in but I dont wanna feel sick either. I am 3 weeks post op today. any and all advice or stories will be so helpful...I think i have a bit of a control problem and i cant control this right now and its making me crazy......thanx for listening and please let me know if anyone else has this problem..

Hi I am only 3 weeks post op ,, so i havent even thought of a drink even though I am a bartender and went back to work last week.. my girlfriend was sleeved last august and she still goes to the bars and drinks and doesnt seem to have a problem. how far post op are you ??? i suppose you can take a sip and see how it feels ....

Hi . I was also sleeved on 3/19. i am having an issue with getting everything they want in ...I cant take those shakes anymore .I rather have the food but i cant really eat enough to get 45 grams of protien ..and lets not forget the 64 oz of water they want .. I dot have enough time in the day.. its a big stresser for me .. how much protien and how many oz. of water are you getting in?? did you try fryng some egg whites with some shredded cheese that seems to go down easy for me. the ricotta bake is really good ..mix ricotta cheese with egg put sauce in it and some shredded cheese on top and nuke for 3 minutes. you could add some garlic powder and oregano for flavoring ... its yummy!!!

Congrats to you .. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. Can i ask you how are you getting all your protein and water in ,,, and how much are you getting a day??? I am struggling and would love some advice since you are having an awesome time....so glad to hear that...

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU ... I TOO WILL GO ON THAT BANANA ONEDAY.... L O L ... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU DESERVE IT .. I AM 2 1ND 1/2 WEEKS POST OP AND HAVING A BIT OF ANXIETY AND TROUBLE BUT I TRYING TO LOOK AT THE LONG PICTURE. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WILL BE OK. EVERYDAY I AM TRYING.

HI I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I AM 2 1/2 WEEKS POST OP AND STILL HAVE THIS TROUBLE OF GETTING ALL IN . I BOUGHT WHEY UNFLAVORED ITS 19 G OF Protein A SCOOP AND I HAVE PUT IT WITH CRYSTAL LITE AND ALSO SOME CRAN juice WITH Water MIX. IT TASTES OK .. I WAS GETTING SICK OF THE vanilla AND chocolate. BUT ONE THING THE ATKINS IS ONLY 15 G OF PROTEIN ,,I THINK.. YOU NEED TO GET ONES HIGHER IN PROTEIN GO LEAN BY GNC STORES ISN T BAD. GOOD LUCK TO U AND US ALL .. WE CAN ONLY TRY ..

Thanx. I dont want you to worry about it. I will get thru this and this tooo shall pass . I gonna work on it ,,thats my goal.I do have alot on my pjate right now so I think this is my stresser and soon things will fall nto place . By the grace of God. I wish you all the luck with your journey!!!!

I hate to be the one to say I unfortunately am one of those unfortunate people. I always had anxiety but it has been worse lately , I am trying to work thru it, I hate it and it really bothers me. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. Anyone else with this issue would love to hear from u with any advice....

Hi everyone . Mercy hospital rockville center with Dr. Angstadt. I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. Nice to meet you all. i took offf work for 2 weeks . I bartend and was tired after my shift , maybe went back too soon but i have to start walking more and maybe that will help. If i had a desk job would have been noooo problem, but i on my feet for 8 hours or more...everything going pretty well just have some anxiety issues i have to learn to deal with.

Everyone has different rules, i read these board and its so strange how different dr. have so many different rules.I was able to go immediately to this stage when i was home from the hospital. See what your dr. wants and follow that. Good Luck. I am still trying to get use to my new sleeve . I am 2 1/2 weeks post op.Everything was going well but having a little bit of a hard time last 2 days.. I am very anxious and not hungry , Having hard time wanting to get all in....

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM 2 WEEKS POST OP .............SEE YOU ON THE SLEEVE SIDE SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all I was sleeved on the 19th . I am 2 weeks post op today . All is going well . I just need to walk more .I do get tired . I am back to work tomorow hope all goes well with work and I can make it thru it. I am also having trouble getting in all the protien and water . Theres just doesnt seem enough time in the day. But I am trying . Any suggestions would be great. i try to get 45 grams of protien and 48 oz of water in a day and its rough.

I am so sorry to hear that you had to go thru all that . But I am sure you and your dr. will think of something in the near future. Better you be safe for now.I am sure it will work out for you. Will say a little prayer for your future journey.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI I AM 2 WEEKS POST TOMOROW... BY THE WAY I AM NOT YELLING .JUST HAVE HARD TIME SEEING(HENCE THE CAPS).I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME. WAS THIS YOUR FIRST DAY WITH SOLIDS? MAKE SURE YOU TAKE VERY SMALL BITES OF FOOD AND REALLY MUSH THE EGG WITH SOME MAYO AND DO NOT DRINK WHILE U ARE EATING. IT SHOULD GET BETTER DAY BY DAY. I AM DOING OK WITH EATING BUT I SOMETIMES THINK I EAT TO MUCH . I DONT KNOW WHEN ALL THE SWELLING WILL BE GONE BUT THAT HAS ALOT TO DO WITH THE EATING AS WELL. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING IN ALL THE WATER THEY WANT ALONG WITH ALL THE PROTEIN ...WISHING YOU A EASIER TIME . KEEP ME POSTED.

walk walk walk.. get that air out ...grumbling prob from air too....u will feel better....good luck again ..and let us know how u doing .tomorow will be my one week post op and i going to see my dr.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......thanx for this post ... I thought i was crazy... i am post op 6 days ....i believe 3 days ago I said the same thing .... what have i done????? thank god its a normal thing.... BUT I HAVE NO REGRETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just glad surgery is over ,,i was scared about that so much. everyday is a little better and i am just focusing on my new tummy and trying to make friends with it . my concern isnt aboout my weight right now . sure if i lose a few pounds great but its too soon and my body is probably in shock and it likes its fat ...lol..doesnt wanna give it up so fast....knowing that i will eat again and i believe it will be whatever i want or can keep down ,,,just in little amts and i feel ok with that...sleeping sucks for now . i am a side and tummy sleeper so i am tired and dont leep well ,but i didnt preop either ... YOU WILL BE FINE AND IF U DIDNT HAVE THESE THOUGHTS ,,YOU WOULDNT BE NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!