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mmm.. i'm on pre-op now (2 shakes + 4 oz of protein) and now all I can think of is egg foo young post op.. hahah

Listen to your stomach it will let you know when it's ready for eggs. Get your Proteins in ways that work.

I eat the egg with the yolk it "softens" the whites when it's scrambled and makes it easier on my stomach. Lofat Parmesan or Romano cheese mixed in before cooking also helps and adds a lot of protein for the space it takes up!

I really cannot skip any Vitamin or I feel tired. Are you getting enough Protein in your diet? Are you eating enough?

Sorry about not posting sooner. Have been really tied up at work. its been 24 days since I have been sleeved. Feeling great, I wasn't feeling so great the first week (obviously right) week 2 was getting better and I think after week 3 I got back to my normal self. Protein intake is going great, I went to sams and picked up this box of 12 count 11oz Protein drinks. 30g of protein per serving. I have one during mid afternoon at work. I start my day with the powder 25g protein shake in morning with my prilosec. I try to get in some food with protein usually chicken breast (you can buy at wal-mart comes in 2 pack for $3.88, garlic herb marinated, you dont even have to warm it up) and i also pick up at walmart a box of chicken breasts in cut up pieces usually found near where the deli meat is, also very cheap and rich in protein, which I eat in small bites throughout the mid morning to mid lunch. Food is still in test mode, I do not get hungry that much anymore. the first two weeks - i was craving alot of food, especially since i was laying around watching TV, i never noticed how many commercials came on about food until then. Now i do not care for it, i am saving so much money by not eating out, because i eat healthier options, and the best thing is go to wal-mart and pick up their deli items. keep at your desk or at home and eat little bites throughout the day, i learned that if you eat little bites throughout the day, you feel alot better instead of trying to fill yourself up like we used to do in our pre-sleeve days. After week 3, I started the solid foods, I ate the whole chicken breast serving in one sit in and i felt so full and bloated and i felt like i was going to throw up the whole time. It took walking around and staying active to push the food down. I learned my lesson not to do that again. Now I just cut up the meat in small pieces and eat in increments throughout mid morning to mid lunch. Finally I try to polish off the day with another protein protein shake if I can. Have been slowly working out, nothing crazy. I go to the local park and walk the trail at my own pace. I get in about 2 miles everyday. I started lifting a little bit of weights every other day, havent had any problems yet. Have lost 25 lbs so far, I stalled for a week during week 3, but then slowly started to see 1lb lost here and there. Weight before surgery day was 250, now I am 221. It seems like the pace is about 10lbs a month, we will see in September how it goes! Hope your surgery went well, hang in there, it gets better I promise! If you need anything just post it!

I live in Boston and am getting banded by a surgeon at Brigham and Women's. They said that there was a practice in western MA that was larger than theirs. I think it might be in Worcester. I am not sure about it because I don't know much about MA. If you go to Obesityhelp they have a list of surgeons in MA. You could also call the Brigham weightloss center and ask them if they recommend any practices of comparable quality closer to you. There number is 617-732-8500. They are extremely helpful. I would tell them I was considering them but would also like to explore some options closer to me. Also, if you are using your insurance some companies have prefered surgeons and hospitals. For example, Blue cross MA has recommended practices. I would also contact your insurance company because if you go to one of their prefered locations they do all the work to get insurance approval. At the Brigham I got my insurance approval 2-3 days after the initial consult with my physican.

My stomach and my tastebuds are two totally different things. I'm 1-week post-op now and every Protein drink is triggering my gag reflex. I will move to a pudding-thick-consistency phase on Wednesday and that can't come soon enough. So, I tried the flavor I mentioned above and ehh... let's just say it was not the fruit smoothie I'd prayed it might be. I love TerraWhey and used it prior to this journey with a handful of frozen fruit, a stevia packet and Water or milk. Is it safe to add blended fruit like this on a pouch this new?

Maybe keep track of your protein intake? I always plan on dinner being 2/3 meat or other protein.

How much water is he drinking? If he's getting in enough water and protein - then he'll lose. Often people go through a stall at this stage. Stay off the scale and just keep following the plan!

I'm getting re-approved for surgery using Dr. Balette in Houston after being initially approved in August and the week-before preop blood work discovering I was pregnant (I had no clue). That was an interesting phonecall from the doc!!! A little background, I lost my 16 month son to a rare aggressive brain cancer within 8 weeks of his diagnosis and decided to have surgery to become more healthy for my surviving 5 year old son. This discovered pregnancy was both a surprise and blessing....I had my new son (3rd) in March and am preparing mentally for surgery again, soon, as I've met my out of pocket w this pregnancy and so the surgery will be at no cost. I am remarkable at surgeries and pain, having 3 csections and never having taken pain meds and up walking within 4-6 hours with all so they are comfortable w surgery sometime this summer. What creative foods have you found helpful? This came up as I was looking for cal count for a new salad at Panera Bread and seeing a black bean Soup for 140 cals. My first thought was "that would purée nicely and taste savory..." Looking for other ideas! I'm new to the board! Working beyond grief for a better life!

I am 5 weeks out today and I rarely get hungry. When I do, it is NOTHING like pre-sleeve. Most days, I have to force myself to eat. Food just does not have that appeal to me anymore. I focus on getting my protein and fluids each day though.

I'm on day 10 and not hungry at all. Finding it hard to get 4 Protein shakes down though. I was curious and asked the nutritionist at my preop and she said it was fine if I felt ok. I've been doing 3 Premier Protein Shakes and a bowl or two of broth every day. Have been feeling surprisingly good. A few minor headaches and a little worn out but over feeling great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I’m sleeved, but I am with you as far as the lethargy goes. I notice it more on days I don’t get enough protein.

at olive garden they have grilled salmon and also seafood brodetto (dont eat the bread). look at their menu online. both are the lowest in calories and high in protein. we already know if you eat even half of the portion you are going to be stuffed. enjoy

I think for me I drink the alcohol because it was easier to do then actually having a meal. I still struggle to this day on certain meals but I have no issues having a drink to fulfill my needs. It's been 4 years since surgery and I have not had one soda because I would be miserable if I did it but I can pound down a 6 pack with no issues. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What about Protein shakes? They're filling and are great for avoiding food when you don't feel like chewing.

agreed. i bought a bunch from amazon and it's barely drinkable. it's a million times better than the bariatric advantage liquid protein elixir they have me on for the first couple of days. that stuff is incredibly nasty. shakes start tomorrow, and thats a lot better.

I am 14 days out, Im only suppose to be on water and protein shakes and my Dr said to start soft foods. Any ideas. My book says cheese, Greek yogart and cottage cheese and peanut butter. I was bad and cheated and ive already ate several sm bites of hard boiled egg and tuna. I'm down 14 lbs since surgery and my Dr says that's on the low side. Now I'm affraid to adds in food. Any help or motivation would be greatly appriciated.

Congratulations!!!! what a way to go.It is good you decided to take the decision of going through the Lap band surgery to turn your life around.Leading a healthy life and opting for the healthier options is always going to help you in the long run.At the rate you are exercising and are trying to lose weight,even your doctor is in for a surprise.Well, keep up the good work and best of luck for a healthier future.

I'm a person who need variety and I have a feeling that if I do want to eat after surgery ill get bored eating the same things. Could you offer some advice on what your favorite things to eat were? So far I've bought: sugar free jello/pudding , several flavors of protein including unflavored, applesauce pouches, and mashed potatoes. I'm trying to think of some soft foods/liquids that will be healthy! As of now I don't really want to live on jello and pudding! Lol. Any input would help! And my surgery is September 16th!

When you have dense protein. Sent from my Vivo 5R using BariatricPal mobile app

You are not getting enough calories and I doubt you are getting enough Protein. That is crazy only eating 600 calories a day!! Even 800 calories is too low. You should discuss without your doctor/nutritionist, but you should be shooting for closer to 1000-1200 calories a day (at least) and at least 70 grams of protein, and drinking 64 ounces of Water daily.

Hi all~ Hope everyone is well! Here's my 1st question~I havent gone to my sugeon yet (nxt wk) but was banded by him and had it removed a few yrs ago. Now I want the sleeve cause I gained about 100 back. I have united healthcare through OXFORD and when I read up on their site yesterday, I saw something about a 6 month dieting log or something like that. Really??!! I didnt have to do that w/ the band (2003) so how do you do this? If I could diet this weight off why would I opt for surgery?! How exactly does that work? I wonder if being I was banded for a good 6/7 yrs and had it off for 2 yrs now if I still would need to go through this 6 month WAIT because I need a diet log. Like what...6 months of weight watchers?? Geeeezzzzzzz!! When I was banded yrs ago and had to do Protein shakes, I used Isopure (chocolate) it has 65 grams protein. I would put 6 oz skim milk into blender add the Isopure and bottoms up. I think many used Water instead of milk but the milk made it taste better + gave me Calcium. I relly haven't read anything about Isopure on this site and wonder why. Also, I was told that your body cant absorb more than 30 (ish) grms of protein at ONE time so anything more than 30 grams is wasted and that you should have it twice aday. Anyone heard of this??? I appreciate any/all the help

@bittersweet No I am not shivering and I don't have a fever. I am calling this carb death . I'm not sure if that's an accurate assumption. Before surgery I was eating normal food and burning that as fuel and not losing much weight if any. After surgery I am eating nothing but Protein shakes and burning the fat that has been stored , so I can only guess this is what's happening. I went to the ER and all my blood work was normal. Electrolytes, kidneys all good. Potassium good. But doctor thought I might be slightly dry so he gave me 2 liters of Fluid to load me up and IV Zofran for nausea. I feel better. I just got to find the right balance of what kind of fluid to drink and hope I force it down better each day. The coldness crap though really sucks.

Have you tried Isopure water from GNC. 40 grams of protein in 20 ounces of water. I am up to two bottles day and I'm 2 weeks out. You could use that with the power aid zero and hopefully you will be feeling better. I also found that any broth with sodium really made me feel better. Feel better soon.

We were invited to BBQ restaurant for a bday party tonight. I am 11 days out still on clear liquids and protein shakes. I know I can't handle going I am always hungry it seems.