10 days post op?

[RichGirl 15]

Richgirl how was the party? I'm a bit apprehensive to be in social settings just yet. I know we are only like a bandday apart! Today I went to GNC to buy Protein shakes. I'm supposed to get 60 grams of Protein per day. But eating eggs and cheese & chicken has had me avg only about 45 grams of protein per day. I'm going to start to substitute 1 meal w/ a shake to get me to goal.

I did fine. I didn't eat, and just sipped Water with lime. I'm not eating enough either. My scale hasn't moved in4 days. It's so upsetting. I see the doctor on Wednesday so hopefully it will be fine. It's hard this time of year. I work in an industry where I'm constantly entertaining clients and I have an event tomorrow night. It's very stressful and everyone notices that I'm not consuming wine. I've been just telling people I've been under the weather.... Good luck thru the holidays! I'm trying so hard. I'm able to tolerate everything. Honestly the only difference is I get full faster but I don't feel any different right now besides the fact I'm following instructions on what to eat.

[Rongen62 30]

Tomorrow will be two weeks post surgery for me. I am having a hard time getting my Protein in as well. I have been drinking a Protein Shake for Breakfast and then trying to eat lunch and dinner. I am starting to feel hungry between meals. I am thinking maybe I need to add a shake or two between meals to get the protein in and maybe keep the hunger at bay. What do you guys think?

[RichGirl 15]

Tomorrow will be two weeks post surgery for me. I am having a hard time getting my Protein in as well. I have been drinking a Protein shake for Breakfast and then trying to eat lunch and dinner. I am starting to feel hungry between meals. I am thinking maybe I need to add a shake or two between meals to get the protein in and maybe keep the hunger at bay. What do you guys think?

I'm having the same issue. I had protein Water today so I managed to get in 70 grams today. I'm just having the same issue. The scale has stayed the same for a week and I'm thinking its because I'm not eating enough and whatever I do eat, my body is storing. I'm going to be two weeks Wednesday.

[BandedBettyBoop 36]

My doc is opposed to snacking between meals unless it's sf popsicles or Jello. I would suggest trying to eat your breakfast and drink your lunch to see if that makes a difference? If it works for your schedule. I did that today and I noticed a huge diff. Probably bc it takes so much longer to drink a Protein shake? Idk...

Richgirl don't feel bad about not losing. My scale hasnt moved much in the last few days. But we are still healing, so its okay! Give it some time. I have a holiday meeting/lunch with my job Thursday. It will be my 2 wk mark. Trying to figure out how to work my way through that. I'm so afraid to eat without a scale! Lol I can't quite eyeball 3 oz for some reason. I think it would be weird to bring a Protein Shake to a resturant! We will see....

[AmySays 38]

I'm not banded yet (2 more days!!), but I've read (on this site) several times to remember that the first month you are in recovery mode and any weight loss it just a bonus. Don't feel too bad about the scale not moving quickly. Give it a couple of weeks.

As for the wine, most 5oz glasses have 80-100 calories, depending on the type. Personally, I'd rather eat my calories than drink them, but an occasional glass would be alright. I actually don't think I'll miss it that much. I haven't had any during my pre-op diet & I've been a-ok.

[RichGirl 15]

My doc is opposed to snacking between meals unless it's sf popsicles or Jello. I would suggest trying to eat your Breakfast and drink your lunch to see if that makes a difference? If it works for your schedule. I did that today and I noticed a huge diff. Probably bc it takes so much longer to drink a Protein shake? Idk...

Richgirl don't feel bad about not losing. My scale hasnt moved much in the last few days. But we are still healing' date=' so its okay! Give it some time. I have a holiday meeting/lunch with my job Thursday. It will be my 2 wk mark. Trying to figure out how to work my way through that. I'm so afraid to eat without a scale! Lol I can't quite eyeball 3 oz for some reason. I think it would be weird to bring a Protein Shake to a resturant! We will see....[/quote']

Yeah I'm trying to let it get me, in eating the right stuff and measuring and entering it in the food diary so hopefully it will all work out. Good luck with your situation. Just order Soup and or Protein and a veggie. You can do this! I've gone out to restaurants twice already. It's part of life and I've found out that people are very accommodating. Good luck!

[Nyabia17 16]

Richgirl how was the party? I'm a bit apprehensive to be in social settings just yet. I know we are only like a bandday apart! Today I went to GNC to buy Protein shakes. I'm supposed to get 60 grams of Protein per day. But eating eggs and cheese & chicken has had me avg only about 45 grams of protein per day. I'm going to start to substitute 1 meal w/ a shake to get me to goal.

Omg I'm jealous! We were banded the same day and my Dr wants me on clears till the 18th not even Protein Shakes yet! And I'm starving lol

[RichGirl 15]

Omg I'm jealous! We were banded the same day and my Dr wants me on clears till the 18th not even Protein shakes yet! And I'm starving lol

That's awful? Is your Dr. A bariatric center for excellence dr? Just curious. My clears were only two days post surgery, then I went to liquids for a week now I'm on mushy foods. I can't imagine being on clears for 3 weeks after surgery.

[Nyabia17 16]

Tell me about it! I could eat a whole person right now

[BandedBettyBoop 36]

Nyabia That sucks. I'm still technically on mushies til Thursday. But I've just been chewing everything VERY well. Today I'm in love with ham. Very easy to chew.

Richgirl does the center for excellence matter? My center is one but I don't know exactly what makes it different from others. All I know is I'd kill for a veggie right now!

[RichGirl 15]

The centers for bariatric excellence are doctors that have been highly trained and offer the most education for patients on bariatric surgeries. Also, insurance plans work really well with the centers. My Dr is one if the top in CT and my process went very smooth with the center. Google the bariatric centers of excellence. Doctors that are not part of them I'm sure are just fine but the centers for excellence have great resources.

[BandedBettyBoop 36]

Oh ok. That's probably why I haven't had any issues with my doc! :-)