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My surgery was late December just after Christmas. I'm hoping this shedding stops, as yours did! I'm adding Biotin tablets starting tomorrow. Literally just came home from the pharmacy.

Thanks for posting this question! I am on week 6 and having problems getting Protein too. I think I manage 30 most days. My NUT suggested that I buy protein Water and I'm searching for samples to try.

Thanks so much for the tips & encouragement! I'm trying to hang in there. Sleeved 12/28/16 SW 214 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I officially started solids few days ago. Haven't done much except scrambled eggs and tuna because I'm scared. Today I was invited to go to a fancy brunch and was terrified! But I tried a few different things like smoked salmon, eggs, crepes and caviar and did not throw up. Then at a similar fancy dinner, had few nibbles of Korean food (soft cooked chicken, spoonful of veggie rice). I took other stuff from the appetizer tray (pork cooked soft) cut it up chewed and spit out because it just didn't feel like it was gonna go down and I didn't want drama at the table. I was so frustrated watching them bring all kinds of delectables to our table and knowing I couldn't take the risk. All in all though it was a good day. I hope I can live my life going out with friends etc, while sleeved. It was a big concern pre surgery. How do I deal with these situations and not feel so deprived or left out? Sleeved 12/28/16 SW 214 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you okay? Please check in with us. You're in my thoughts. Get well soon! Then you'll be back on the journey.

Thanks JamieLigical! I'm trying that strategy. Gotta get this liquid in. I'm not doing well with it at all.

Thank you for the suggestions! (I cannot understand why my response went to the wrong place)

I use unjury unflavored Protein Powder. I buy it from their website. Besides mixing it in things like yogurt, Soups, refried Beans, etc, you can mix it in drinks like Crystal Light, Powerade Zero and decaf iced tea.

I start pureed foods later this week. What brand of unflavored Protein powder do you all use? Where do you buy it? I keep seeing reference to it but can't find it anywhere. I'd like to try it.

I'm having a similar problem. Yesterday I had broth and half a Protein shake and 20 oz of Water...all day. I struggle to meet the required liquids OR protein and it's making me very worried because I don't want to end up with serious complications. I take the Vitamins daily with no problems. Drinking water made me really nauseous at first, so I switched to diet Snapple. It's been a struggle to just get the fluids down because I fill up after only three or four sips then have to wait 20 mins to try again. I finally hit 40 oz of water (out of the 48oz requirement) few days ago because I literally stayed in bed all day and obsessed about drinking, so I met the goal. Haven't had a full Premier shake yet. Been doing half the container and it holds 30 grams of protein. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and I'm bringing all this up with him. Any suggestions from the group would be welcomed! Thank you. :-)

Awesome progress Vannababyy22! Are you working out too? Sleeved 12/28/16 SW 214 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I' about a week out from surgery and totally relate to the emotional rollercoaster. I distract myself by going for a short walk to get fresh air. Yesterday I basically just paced around outside my apartment building but it felt good to be out. I also have been on Pinterest, looking at new outfits and swimsuits I would like to buy in 8 months, after I lose most of this weight. CALL YOUR FRIENDS. Many of mine didn't know either. But, if you just call to say hello, ask them about their own lives and really listen, you feel better just being a listening ear to someone else. I actually told one friend about my surgery and they were surprisingly supportive. Hope you feel a little better tomorrow. Take it one day at a time. Oh, one more thing. I see from your ticker that you already lost 80 lbs! Celebrate that miracle! You worked for it. This surgery is definitely not the easy route.

Sleeved 12/28/16 SW 214 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I love that theory too! It really helps me put things in perspective. Thanks for sharing! Sleeved 12/28/16 SW 214 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I had surgery the day before you did! How do you feel? How has it been going so far? I'm glad I found this group. So far I'm struggling to get fluids in because it just won't fit. Since surgery I've only done about 22oz. Today I hit 38oz but that was literally because I did not put the cup down. All day. I don't know what to do next. I went for my follow-up 2 days ago and the doc said if it persists into next week, I should call him. Hope I don't have some kind of blockage.

I was sleeved Dec 28. Struggling today but glad I found this group. I just signed up and learning to use this app and forum. A chat message just popped up. I respond then it disappears! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery Dec 28. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I'm 3 days post op. Worried about my Fluid intake because I only got in 22 oz so far each day. Water makes me feel sick. I get full after 3 sips of anything. My doc only wants me to do water, broth, SF popsicles and SF Jello and plain herbal tea. I am honestly not feeling very happy right now. Heard I'm not supposed to feel hungry but I'm so hungry and my mind is going off thinking about all the food I can't have anymore. Don't know what to do! Can anyone offer some support? I'd appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App