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So when did you guys start following the 30/30 rule? I find it impossible to meet my protein goal and follow it. Is it more important for later phases??

I couldn't have pudding until the next stage, purée.

@@Daisee68 Did you follow the 30/30 rule with shakes? Was it hard at all to get enough protein doing that? Thank you!!

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Protein shakes, basically. I was also allowed milk, so I mix mine with that to get more protein.

PS I'm also lucky that so many local restaurants here focus on locally sourced food. They often reveal on the menu where items were sourced, especially if it's Polyface. You'd be stupid not to advertise that your meat comes from there.

It's been a concern of mine for a few years. Fortunately in Central Virginia, I'm surrounded by farmland and people here are fanatical about well-sourced food. I buy organic milk from a small farm nearby. It's available at Whole Foods. I also find organic meat there and there's always plenty of info on the source of meat and fish. There's another farm nearby called Polyface, which is renowned as an industry leader in organic farming (they're been doing it for decades). I swear there is no egg out there like a Polyface egg! Before I could take or leave eggs. Buying well-sourced food gets expensive, but I figure that's the beauty of WLS. Smaller portions cost less!

A physical therapist in the hospital taught me this move for getting out of bed: roll over onto your side and up onto your elbow, and then swing your legs down while you move up to a sitting position. Then let your thighs do the work as you stand up instead of your core. This started working for me around day 4. Before that I still needed help.

Oh wow, I'm so sorry you've had to go through all that! I think it would be very difficult for anyone to navigate that situation emotionally, let alone at your age. Are you getting support from friends and family? Were you assigned a social worker in the hospital? If not, it might be good to ask about one if you feel you need someone to point out additional resources for help. I'd also highly recommend you see a therapist for emotional support. Hang in there. I'll be thinking of you.

I'm really sorry to hear you're going through this. I'm a week ahead of you (surgery 9/21) and I would have been devastated to go home to that, especially after a tough time in the hospital. Is there a friend or relative you could stay with for a while? If not, maybe spend time away from the family in your room with a book or Netflix? Don't for a second doubt yourself. They're being unsupportive a-holes and you've done nothing wrong. You've taken the first very difficult steps to improving your health. Be extra vigilant so they don't derail you. And rest when you're tired and in pain! You just had major surgery, jeez. Hang in there! We're rooting for you!

Oh and how about turkey burgers, no bun necessary? I love adding low fat feta cheese and spinach into the patties. Yum!

How about some seafood? I wonder if you might tolerate fish better than chicken as it tends to be a bit flakier. Or a crustless quiche? There's a recipe on allrecipes.com for a crustless spinach quiche made with cottage cheese. You can substitute low fat cheese. Maybe try some roasted veggies? The possibilities are endless there and they usually come out soft enough not to cause irritation. I also recommend the cookbook Well Fed. It's chock full of recipes featuring Protein and veggies. It teaches how to make "hot plates," meals using the same protein and veggies but with varying delicious spice combos so they taste like very different meals. Just a few ideas! Good luck!

Hi everyone! My RNY is in about three weeks, so I'm working on getting everything in order for my post-op diet. I've come across something called "Protein shots." They're basically 3-4 oz drinks with about 20-45 grams of protein each. They're made by various companies and come in a variety of flavors. Most are very low in fat and sugar. Here's an example of one i'm looking at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FKJLPM/ref=pd_luc_rh_sim_01_01_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Has anyone had experience with these? I'm thinking they could be a miracle for the liquid phase when it's a struggle to drink enough protein through shakes that might be gritty or not taste so good.

Has your doc prescribed anything for nausea? Mine prescribed nausea medicine for me to fill in advance of surgery. It might help with meeting your protein and fluid goals.

Hang in there! I had my surgery the week before you. I'd never had surgery before and was surprised both by how terrible I felt afterwards and how fast I began feeling better. Every day is better than before and I've had several turning points so far. And don't worry, I think a lot of us regret it during the first week. I had some kind of reaction in the hospital that made my skin itch and burn all over my body and I couldn't stand it. I remember saying, "I wish I'd just stayed fat!" Things have been looking way up from there and I know they will for you too. We've got this!

Good luck!!

Glad you enjoyed the cod! I better there are many other types of fish you'll end up enjoying too! People here have given pretty good suggestions for mild types of fish. I'll just add: Salmon, imo, is a really good fish and extremely healthy too with so many Omega 3s in it. As someone mentioned above, BE CAREFUL not to overcook it. Overcooked salmon is gross. It should be cooked slightly past raw. When I make it at home, I sprinkle dill on and really enjoy that. If you're ever concerned about a fishy taste, I understand you can soak fish in milk to reduce the fishiness. Enjoy your fish!

My surgeon says 50-60 g for women.

Do you think you might like a Soup better? ProtiDiet makes some with 15 g Protein. I can vouch for the chicken flavored one tasting good. I'm nine days out and I have a few shakes I've developed a taste aversion to because I've been dealing with some GI upset. Just looking at them makes me feel icky.

I'm 8 days post-op and would be feeling great if I didn't have constant GI upset, including continuous diarrhea since yesterday morning. My pain is well-controlled (only need Tylenol) and I can move around pretty well. I'd be golden if not for this! Did anyone else have constant GI distress? How long did it take to go away?

I'm nine days post-op and I've not reached the point where I'd say "oh yes, I'd do it all over again for sure!" But that makes complete sense to me. Right after surgery you're the most miserable and have the least amount of reward. Down the road, you feel much better physically and experience much greater reward (weight loss). I'd never had any kind of surgery or been in the hospital for any reason. This may sound overly dramatic to some, but I feel like I went through hell and back in the hospital. Lots of pain and I had a reaction to something that made me itch so badly all over my body I wanted to just skin myself. It's been so much better since then, but I've still had some rough moments. I know one day it will be worth it, when I'm fully healed, the weight is off and I'm living life with renewed vigor.

Ended up visiting my doctor yesterday. They are testing me for c. diff just to rule it out. They said if that's all clear, I can try some Imodium. He also said I could try lactose free milk and such, but didn't seem convinced that was the culprit. I think maybe some of us just go through this as we are adjusting to our new digestive systems? Thank you for the support everyone! I'm hoping I can get this under control so I can meet my Protein goals.

My surgeon advised 4-6 wks, so I'm taking five full weeks and working from home one week. I'm eight days post-op and there is no way I could have gone back to work yesterday. My pain was well-controlled and I was off narcotics by day six, but I've had major GI distress that's made me kind of miserable and I've been really tired. Even small walks wear me out.

I'm eight days post-op and my cravings for sweets are gone. I occasionally crave just regular food, like chicken salad, but I only want a bite or two cause I know I'll feel way full then. I think I just miss eating normal food, even the healthy kind. I have felt a little hungry at points in the last day or two but am satisfied after about three sips of protein. Usually the thoughts of normal food leave my mind then too. It's definitely a big difference for me!

Sounds like we are in the same boat! I actually met my fluid and protein goals one day. Then GI upset started and I've gotten about half the fluids and barely any protein the last two days. Had a clinic visit today and hoping things will look up soon. I'm also tired and weak. Hang in there!