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I am week 4+ and loving it. I was scared to go out at first (not sure of what maybe being sick). I just take a freezer lunch bag with yogurt, Protein liquid gel, or anything I may need. Oh and a big thing of Water. I got to start soft foods early because i became lactose intolerant. Hope that goes away. Other than making myself get out (cause of tiredness) I am so happy. Losing weight and going down sizes + the thought that this is just the beginning. No more yoyoying weight ---- all down from here!!!! I have never had that feeling before. I had a 2 week preop shake diet too and am down 32 lbs since that started. Anyone else excited with stories? Please share. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Week 5 my weightloss is stalling. I need to make sure i'm getting the right amounts of Protein & carbs & exercise. Still trouble being tired. Anyone else stalled at week 5? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too with getting out. I find if i have a long day out I'm absolutely exhausted the next day. I have lost 32 lbs seems like that is starting to slow down hopefully just a short plateau. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to you. Why not try the gastric bypass and a more permanent solution especially if you are through with kids. No Dr here just wondering if bands are so 'temporary'. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My Dr told me being tired was the most common complaint so check your doing what you need to and rest when needed. Thats also part of healing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maybe someone learned and will never make this mistake. I was given lots of classes, handouts, guidance and I am a follower when it comes to this but some people learn the hard way. Someone preop will read this and never do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I found a brand called gold standard whey isolate on vitacost.com with lots Protein low carb. I got several to try surprisingly strawberry and banana creme have been my favorite. Like they say you lose your sweet tooth on the shakes. I also like mixing them in plain yogurt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mocha light might have to many carbs for most people, i read 18 for a grande. Sugar/Carbs can cause bathroom issues. Maybe you were drinking something I do not know of... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My drs listed the Protein carnation shakes on the DO NOT LIST. (Not sure why maybe it does not have enough protein. I used a banana when Dr approved but used 1/2. The PB powders are good. Try protein powder in plain yogurt. strawberry and Banana powders were my favorite. Got sick of sweet flavors. At some point you just cant take another shake and hopefully you are on to purred by then and then 1 shake a day or yogurt with protein is not so bad. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sounds somewhat normal to have a few issues. I would not take Imodium unless Dr told you but I am sure you are following their advice. I became lactose intolerant 7 days out but now I avoid milk and can add some other dairy in as i am on soft foods. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Get an isolate whey shake 99% lactose free. I got the gold standard but take a look at vitacost.com free shipping and quick. ** Caution on eggs I have heard people get really sick on scrambled eggs. Didnt your Dr have Nurses and Dietitians to give you info? I had two in person classes, 2 mandatory videos and 4 months of appointments. Plus the two week preop diet. I have followed all exactly and have moved on to soft foods per Drs ok. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who ever wrote milk is no nutritional value umm hello? Protein among other good Vitamins. The best Protein shake and plain yogurt (add protein powder). I became lactose intolerant and the extra protein milk products gave was missed when I went to coconut. Any way if you can keep it up the protein will help you fill full. Too bad someone else cant cook for the kids or put the kids on your post op diet. Lean meats and veggies - no need to cook two meals. I had the full gastric bypass and was on soft foods by week 3 Dr approved. Jars of peaches, cream of wheat (yum), yogurt plain, no sugar added applesauce, canned pumpkin. Also I am hypoglycemic, perhaps you had that going on (low blood sugar) or were dehydrated. Put yourself and nutrition first for the post op healing your family will survive on healthy foods too. I am so lucky my family really helped and if they did eat 'bad' they did at restaurants without me! Don't give up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Plant fusion is my favorite Protein powder most whole foods or you can order from vitacost.com. I became lactose intolerant a week post op after surgery. my whey powders are 'isolate' whey and that has the least amount of milk - almost none - so I am able to use it. Sooo delicious plain coconut yogurt and plain coconut milks are my favorite alternatives. I can now eat cheese so am going to try dairy yogurt when i can but scared. Then they say you can try milk. In the meantime until you can eat something like deli meat i used protein gel packs from the 'bariatric source' to get enough protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am week 4 still need nausea med occasionally. My Dr told me if you suffer from allergies and that yucky drip down the back of your throat that can be enough to make you nauseated especially after you wake up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I used a binder and the nurse got it for me. It helped the first days to walk around hospital. I also slept with it and used it at home a few days when my muscles were just sore it provided support when i felt like i needed it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My program did. UNMC in Omaha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow cant believe you didnt have the two week preop diet. None the less YOU can make it. For some tips read my reply post under someones post titled hungry! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Once you get past that bloaty gasy feeling and the scale starts going down, down, down I hope it will help! My favorite thing was popsicles. I am a yogurt lover and ended up having lactose issues 1.5 weeks postop. But if you don't have that issue plain greek yogurt with flavored powder or not is filling. I am 4 weeks out and have days were I cant fathom Protein shakes still. Did you learn the trick about adding plain or unflavored protein to crystal light and Water (or sugar free grape crush)? It just takes like a refreshing drink. I never had food cravings at all --- but my family was good to keep things away. I was more worried about not wanting to get sick. Week 3 loved canned pumpkin, applesauce, and my savior top quality deli turkey and then deli roast beef. Eat slowly and chew it all the way before swallowing. A few days ago I had about an oz of ground beef with a sprinkle of cheese. Also hummus and avocado. I'm approved to try soft white fish tonight with sweet potato mashed. I also found a lot of interesting cauliflower dishes on Pinterest. The thing I did was only introduce one food per day so that i could make sure nothing caused issues. When the weight starts pouring off hopefully you wont look back but you do need protein to be full and healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App