Update since Surgery on 5/14/13...any suggestions appreciated!

[DebHas 27]

I had my first pre-op appointment yesterday. I am excited to say on the doctor's scale, I am down 16.6# since my last visit with him. While I am extremely happy with the weight loss...I am tired and weak. I am disappointed on how I am feeling. I truly need to look at my diet and make adjustments. I am finding it very hard to get in the Protein, which I know I need to heal and stay healthy. I am a huge sweets fan but I do not want to taste another SF pudding, yogurt or Protein Shake. How does regular Protein Powder change the tastes of liquids? Thanks in advance for any ideas!

[Sony369 5]

I had my surgery on the 16th. I feel exactly the same way. I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow. The tired and weak feelings are awful. I didn't think it'd be this bad. With each day it does seem to get better. But it's quite a process. I hope we heal quickly and feel better soon. I'm sure this is the hardest part. Hang in there.

~Sonya

[Sony369 5]

By the way, congratulations on the 16.6 lb loss! My first post op appt is this Friday.

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You've had surgery and your insides have been considerably messed with- it's very normal to be tired and weak. It'll likely take you 4-6 weeks to recover totally.

Have you tried cream Soups with no chunks? V8 makes some great ones and they have a full serving of veggies. And, if you use a blender to liquefy it, you can blend cottage cheese, sour cream, or yogurt into it for some extra Protein.

Hang in there, you're doing great and it only gets better!

[DebHas 27]

Missy--Thanks for the suggestions will def try for added Protein

[cflick 303]

right after surgery when I was not very hungary but needed the Protein and calories I used the "New whey " liquid Protien ( i got mine at Walmart) they are only 3.8 oz so if you are no very hungary are perfect BUT have 42 grams of protein as well as 180 calories.. I used these to fill in the gaps at first.. hope that help. it will get better though. I m 7 wks out and Lovin it!!!!

[drehn88 251]

Depending on your unflavored Protein powder you could add it to crystal light and Water. I used Unjury and it tasted pretty decent.

[DebHas 27]

I did pick up the New Whey Protein Drink. Not very tasty but well worth the Protein. Thanks to all suggestions!

[cflick 303]

Yea the Protein out weighed the taste for me and they are so small I knew I could finish them:-) I hope they help