4 Weeks Post-Op - Sleeve

[jewelnkidz 0]

I am new to this, so forgive me as this is my first post. I had the VSG on March 7, 2011. I began my journey at 213 although they have me at 207, so to date I am now at 181 I had my surgery on a Monday and was due to come home on Wednesday but they kept me until Thursday as I was having some issues from the medications stringing me out and making me very tired. Once I got out and came home, I have been fine. It was a quick and painless surgery as well. It hasn't been too bad so far, but I'm having a hard time because I've always been a picky eater. I'm a meat and potatoe person and I'm not much on fruits and vegetables so this has become somewhat hard for me. I used the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury in the hospital, and it wasn't bad, however since coming home, I just cannot drink it and I'm worried I'm not getting all the Proteins in that I need and I don't want to stall my weight loss. I've tried the chocolate Unjury and just can't handle it, I even purchased the non-flavored and tried putting it into things such as mashed potatoes, puddings, drinks, etc., and I just can't handle it. Recently I talked with a friend of mine that has the Ruyn Y and she was able to use the Carnation Instant Breakfast. I have been able to do that one, and probably should be doing it twice a day for the proteiin. Just seems as though my tastes have changed. I even couldn't stand the Vitamins that I purchased, but was told I can take 2 Flintstones per day, so plan on going to purchase those tomorrow, along with taking a Vitamin B.

I don't like cottage cheese, I do like milk, eggs, chicken, refried Beans, so I'm getting Proteins that way. I drink sugar free koolaid during the day, some Water and some Propel. It's hard getting 64 oz down each day. I probably do about half of that. I do try to make sure no matter where I am, I have something to drink.

I have been exercising. I started out about 10 minutes a day, and now am anywhere between 15-30 minutes on the treadmill almost every day. (I had not been able to walk or exercise much in the past 2 years due to an ACL Construction that ended up fracturing my Patella, so I feel good now that I have lost weight to be able to walk more, in fact I think I've walked more on the treadmill since surgery than I have in the past 2 years, so I'm doing good there).

I'm trying to be positive on all of this, but sometimes its hard. Some times I just feel full and don't feel like eating or drinking, but I know I need to keep doing it. Just wondering out there what other tips people have for someone like me. I have been told by lots of people that I look great because it obviously shows that I have lost weight. I have a bad habit of every morning getting on the scales before my shower. I have done this for years, but now I'm trying to not do it every day, maybe one a week and trying not to be disappointed when I'm at the same weight for a week, but, it does catch up and shows even a few pounds so that is good.

I'm open to suggestions......

[AutumnLily 77]

Have you tried the sample packs from Syntrax Nectar products? This way you can try out different Proteins to see if you like them for a small price. Then if you like a specific one you can order a larger tub.

[sarahh1828 4]

I ordered the sample nectar packets, and found a few I liked. I can't handle the chocolate strawberry and vanilla flavors(ew), but I do well with the fruity flavors (lemonade and crystal sky). I've been able to handle the Isopure clear flavors, but they're not for everybody.

[sunnyd 32]

I was going to mention the same things- try the Syntrax samples- they are pretty to cheap to sample all flavors. Also the Isopure- I can only drink the Grape Frost but a lot of people like the Alpine Punch too. Great job on the exercise- I think you're doing great. I need to get on that- been slacking. I also do the chewable flinstone vitamins- work pretty good. Keep at it and it will get better- good luck to you!