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It takes me a few hours to drink a protein drink so I can get two in a day wich is 50-54 grams using bariatric advantage or gnc total lean. The total lean really is better but has 200 cals per serving! I just am so sick of these shakes. Also ordered nectar so btwn that and capella hopefully it will get easier. Have you tried isopure? I tried protein blitz and thought it was nasty.

If you haven't started using my fitness pal app for your phone I would recommend that strongly. You can scan the barcode of your food and it records the nutrition info. Or you can just add it in yourself. Very handy to stay on top of cal counting. After a day or two you will really get the hang of it. Also saving a few cals so maybe having half or full serving of yogurt as a snack twice daily will help. Drinking broth helps and so does crystal light. A meal with lean meat and steamed veggies will be more filling than you think!

I am having the same issue. Just ordered some Capella drops to see if that helps. Might try adding a chunk or two of pineapple or banana. A little instant decaf coffee sometimes helps.

Probably because the psych has so much control over your future, and it's all subjective. Just be honest. It's ok to say that you have stress. Just know that you need to have plans in place and be organized. You will do fine!

This is alot more common than you think. The office I work for has to do this alot. You need to make sure you are safe for the anesthesia. Just think how healthy you will be after the weight loss!

I would sit in your bedside chair and just get up and move around the room between walks. Just the getting up and down will help too. A warm shower should help when they let you. Oh my nurses had me brush my teeth almost immediately. That and those sponge pops dipped in Water helped -just don't suck out the water! Its a long day but just one day! Welcome to the other side

Mine eval almost didn't get passed bc he said I was unreasonable to have 130 lbs as a goal (I'm 5'6") and that I hoped to lose 100 lbs in one year. It sounds like alot of us had issues. I wish you all the best and if it takes longer than maybe it was meant to be for some reason.

Are you still taking pain medication? That is a side effect.

Lol my nutritionist recommended Wendy's chilli if I'm stuck getting fast food. Also gave me a bunch of high protein low carb soup recipes. Idk if others have this experience but the nutritionist is such a wonderful resource and seems to know so much more about the post op diet than the surgeon or his nurses.

I was just looking at Capella drops and they have a cola flavored drop! You could add it to water maybe?

Wow I missed this the first time around. Glad it got bumped! These look great! I've been so resistant to get Capella drops but I guess I'm gonna break down and get them. Seems like everyone loves them! Any flavor recommendations for the drops?

You will do so well! I'm excited for you!

That's great! Maybe give him a chance and things will get better. It's a step in the right direction!

I'm sure you have heard this before but the time really will pass quickly! Congrats on being another step closer!

I was on the 10th and just went from clear to full liquids yesterday. Have to do full liquids for 2 weeks before going to purée. I swear I'm gonna figure out how to purée some pepperoni cheese and tomato sauce. That's the only craving I've had!

Omg I'm scared of that happening. I was a c when I was thin and a d now so hoping not so much... But also nursed my son for a year- the odds are not in my favor Well at least after losing weight we can get bras from any store and not lane bryant ones!

Thanks. I just get this feeling like swelling in my throat or a lump after anything but clear liquids and sometimes I get it with clears! I assume that's fullness. Still trying to get used to all these new body signals. Turns out what I thought was nausea earlier was pain (went away w pain meds!)

Good luck at work!!

Have you weighed in at all yet? It's exciting!

I like the fruit punch. Not a fan of the sweet tea. The peach tea is not bad either. Can't wait to try the blueberry lemonade. And you were right, the store brands arent that good.

Good luck! Keep us posted!

I said a prayer for you! Good luck!

That many years after surgery the pouch has stretched to accommodate several ounces at one time. Elderly people will be able to eat anything they want and will be able to fit in as many fluids as possible. Mami has a wonderful point. Many of us might not have had the chance to become elderly if we have not had the surgery since our diets were not healthy and some had high blood pressure and diabetes. If you think about it, many nursing homes give boost or protein drinks to their elderly and we will already be in that habit. As you age, your thirst mechanism goes away but hopefully we will still be in the habit of sipping water all day. A challenge I foresee will be compliance with vitamins as they can get a little pricey and many seniors are on a fixed budget and/or forget to take their meds sometimes.

Idk why but i was hoping that I could fix my insomnia issues after surgery but so far not happening. Thought I could take pain meds and go to bed early from being tired but not so much. Hopefully exercising will help!

I was told no pasta too. The carbs and apparently it can get stuck in the pouch really easy.