Need some advice please!!

pnatalie1 · March 8, 2011

I had my wls 2 weeks ago on the 21st but I've only lost 6 lbs so far. Is that normal? Im really having a hard time getting my Protein in and could use some ideas I guess. I don't like Protein Shakes at all so I bought some Isopure drinks but can't seem to fit it in between all the water! Any suggestions on getting the protein in would be awesome! Thanks!

Billy363627 · March 8, 2011

well my doc tells me when you are drinking in the liquid stage the Water that is in your Protein Shakes count as you daily water intake.. so If you drink 3 Protein shakes a day you will be getting 18 ounces of water..so you will only need 42 ounces of water to complete the daily water intake..

myrori · March 8, 2011

Hi there and welcome to the losers bench! Your weight loss is very normal They pump you full of fluids in the hospital and it takes to work out of your body. Also your body is in a bit of shock from surgery and holding on to everything to play it safe.

You will see the weight loss pick up soon.

AutumnLily · March 8, 2011

I know some of the Protein Shakes can be awful! Have you ordered samples from different companies to see what kind you like? I know somedays I do not want to have a shake so I have some milk and add unflavoured Unjury Protein to it. Are you able to drink milk yet? Or does your body reject it? Try almond milk or soy milk or lactaid milk? I have heard you can add powdered milk to your milk to double up on the protein. These are the best suggestions I can give you for the liquids stages.

servaline · March 8, 2011

We had our surgery on the same date and I too have lost only 7lb. The ease that I have getting fluids, and soft foods in worries me. I wonder if they did the sleeve the same as others, because I had a band in that was tigh. They took the band out and did the sleeve. Greek yogurt is a great way to get Protein in.

Can you drink skim milk? That helps too.