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Thanks very much for your suggestions. I have a follow-up with my surgeon next week and I'll check with her then about the protein intake. NUT is hard to get in touch with.

Hi - I've had to mostly give up dairy, including whey Protein drinks like Isopure, and am struggling to get in enough protein. My nutritionist wants me to shoot for 75g of protein every day, but offers very little help with dairy-free diets that can get me there. If I shoot for 50g of protein every day, which so far seems do-able, will that be adequate?

I've had three c-sections, gallbladder removed, lapband surgery and sleeve. From a surgical pain point of view, the sleeve was wayyyy easier than the c-sections, gallbladder removal and lapband. Truly, I had virtually no surgical pain from the sleeve surgery, and they took out my lapband at the same time. From a stress perspective, the prospect of a leak (I tend to be a very anxious person) scared me so much. That, coupled with the big life change from the sleeve, made the recovery difficult. Not painful, but difficult. Keeping track of liquids, Vitamins, planning meals so carefully... it's a job the first several weeks. Good luck, you will rock it!

Fish, fish and more fish are my go-to options. Sashimi, broiled or baked fish (I ask for as little oil/butter as possible. I have dumping from too much fat, so I just say that the oil 'doesn't agree with me'). Haven't had a single problem finding something that works, and we've been out a bunch in the last 9 weeks! It's nice to go and feel normal.

Today is two months since my surgery. I feel much, much better and am thrilled with my weight loss! I got to a good point on the new sleeved way of eating and then had to wean off dairy because of reflux. Taking the dairy out (really, taking the milk and whey Protein out, because I still have some cheese every day) made a huge difference in my reflux but required me to re-learn (again!) how to eat. Now fish and chicken and deli meat make up a big part of my daily menus. Bottom line: I don't regret the surgery at all. When you're in transition, it's hard and the combination of recovering and changing long-entrenched habits at the same time was a tall order. But I'm doing it and I'm really happy that I feel my life is more in control and I'm healthier every day!

I'm curious - how far out are you from surgery and how much lean Protein can you eat at one sitting? I'm 8 weeks today, and can eat two to three ounces of fish or chicken in one sitting, closer to two usually. Thanks!

Thanks for these answers! I'm just trying to figure out how to get enough Protein in, because I'm off dairy (reflux) and can't do the Isopure or milk-based shakes. So I'm trying to figure out how to get it all in by the end of the day.

I've had this happen lately too. Left side pain, under the rib. It has come and gone a few times. At first I thought it was because I was sitting funny, but one day it lasted all day. I google possible causes - gas or spleen problem came back. I took some Gas-X, although I didn't feel particularly gassy. Good luck. Keep us updated, I hope you feel better!

I'd fake it. Order soup or fish for your meal and push the food around your plate, lift the glass to your lips and be merry. Doubt anyone will notice. Enjoy the evening!

I've cut out dairy and my reflux is much, much improved. Even drinking Isopure (watered down) was making my poor esophagus incredibly sore. So it would seem that I now have a dairy intolerance. I'm nearly eight weeks out and can eat 1.5 to 2 ounces at a time of fish and chicken breast. I'm not at the point that I can do nuts yet. What are my best options for getting enough Protein every day if Protein drinks, yogurt, cheese and milk are all off the table? Would love any suggestions, thanks!

This is so helpful! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I appreciate all the good idea. I'll let you know how it goes.

Yum! I've been looking everywhere around here for paneer with no luck, so this is a wonderful alternative. And so low fat, which is crucial for me because when I have too much fat I get dumping syndrome. (FUN!) Thanks for the great recipe. xoxo

Glad you called and your doc was responsive. I have Levsin (hyoscyamine I think is the generic) that's an anti-spasmodic to use when that happens. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better!

Hi - I'm having pain on my left side, under my ribs. It's not excruciating, but it's not going away either. I've had twinges here and there over the past several weeks and thought nothing of it, but today it's really bothering me. I took Gas-Ex and ibuprofen a few hours ago; neither have helped. Any idea what this could be?

Thanks very much to both of you. Will check with doc too. Couldn't be a spleen problem, right? My surgery was 7.5 weeks ago; surely something would have turned up before now?

Hi there - Like many sleevers, I have reflux. I've taken a PPI every day since surgery (Prevacid 30 mg solutab) and the last week or so it's not getting the job done. By late afternoon I have a horrid taste in my mouth and a sore, sore throat. My doctor suggested taking the Prevacid midday on an empty stomach rather than in the morning. I did that today, no change. She also suggested cutting out dairy for a week to see if that helps, which I'm now doing. Any other tips? This is not so fun.

Thanks so much for the tips. I'm seeing my surgeon in a week or two, I'll ask her about it then.

I did have reflux a bit before, probably caused by my band. It was easily controlled with a PPI. Prior to that, the only time I had reflux was when I was pregnant. Has anyone had any improvement by cutting dairy from their diet? My doctor wants me to try this, and I will, but I get a lot of Protein from dairy so it's a bit of a pain to switch it up.

Do you still have your gallbladder?

Hi there - I'm five weeks out from surgery and on soft foods since four weeks. Today for the first time I got a Chipotle bean bowl (no rice) and figured it would last me for a few meals. I got a mix of pinto and black Beans with cheese, guac on the side. I took 1/3 of a cup of the beans and some cheese and added 2 Tablespoons of plain nonfat Greek yogurt to boost the Protein. Are the beans okay to eat? I'm not even halfway through the 1/3 c I put in my dish, but all of a sudden I got nervous about the bean coverings. Are non-pureed/ non-mashed beans okay on a soft food diet? Thanks!

I've had good luck with Wendy's chili, as long as I take small bites and chew a lot. I've finished about 1/3 of a small in one sitting. Enjoy!

I've just started noticing this pain in the back of my throat after I eat too. At first I hoped it was allergies but last night I got the most awful taste in my mouth by 8 pm and burning in my throat. I took a Zantac (on top of the omeprazole I take in the am) and when I woke up this morning it was better. This sucks, though, if it doesn't calm down. And bad news for our esophaguses!

That's the best NSV I've heard in a lonnnngggg time! Congratulations.

I've had muscular back pain on and off since surgery, and was worried it was kidney stones acting up. (It's not - whew!) It comes and goes, sometimes enough for me to wonder what the heck is happening. I can see how all the changes going on in our bodies could trigger some weirdness.

Glad we can all enjoy our beans.