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[jillyd 3]

I had my surgery on 10/21/16. My start weight preop was 266 and now I'm at 243. WooHoo! I am not stressing over pounds because i know those numbers will go lower in time. But I am struggling with overall intake of liquids and Protein. The first week was rough with just liquids. Now that I moved to puree foods, I thought it would get easier but I am struggling with getting everything in (liquids,protein,food). I don't feel hungry and I get indigestion often. I can barely get 1 Protein shake in and I sip on Water throughout the day. Trying to fit puree food in between is hard especially when I don't feel hungry or really want anything. I hope it gets better. I am trying to stay positive. I am excited to have a happier, healthier life.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

@@jillyd Sounds a lot like my first month...dropped weight well but I never wanted to put anything in my stomach. I was never hungry and still have no hunger at all at almost 5 months post-op. If you need to, set an alarm on your phone and MAKE yourself eat a couple of spoonfuls of something every so often. It took me hours to get a whole container of yogurt down, but I had to do it. Add a scoop of unflavored Protein to it and it will help you get your Protein requirement met. Eating purees is important in your advancing diet...you have to make the transition from liquids to solids in order to get to a more 'normal' place.

I also blended my RTD shakes with ice, to lighten both the taste and texture. If you can tolerate colder foods, you may want to try it. I also added cinnamon to the chocolate shakes, to cut the sweetness a bit.

Good luck, and you'll get tons of good ideas and support here. Congratulations on your surgery and the beginning of your healthier life...I'm amazed every day by how much better I feel, looking better is a bonus Welcome to the Losers' Bench!!

[jillyd 3]

Thanks for the advice, I am glad I found this site. ☺

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[lgivaudan 22]

I'm in the same boat as you! Sleeved 10/26....

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[Aggiemae 739]

I use the unflavored Protein powder to boost the Protein in my deals. 1/2 scoop is 10 grams.

I made carrot coconut curry Soup (thick puree) and put it into 5oz into containers. I used mansion jars I microwave Soup for 2 minutes and dump into a bowl then add 2oz of cashew milk into the hot container and stir in a scoop of powder till smooth. This warms up the milk and protein a bit so it doesn't curdle when you stir it into the soup.

It's tasty and has 20 grams of protein (25 if you make the soup with cow milk) great for lunch at work. I make a batch of soup every few days keep 2 in the fridge and freeze 4 for later.

[kblanc 53]

I had my surgery on 10/21/16. My start weight preop was 266 and now I'm at 243. WooHoo! I am not stressing over pounds because i know those numbers will go lower in time. But I am struggling with overall intake of liquids and Protein. The first week was rough with just liquids. Now that I moved to puree foods, I thought it would get easier but I am struggling with getting everything in (liquids,protein,food). I don't feel hungry and I get indigestion often. I can barely get 1 Protein shake in and I sip on Water throughout the day. Trying to fit puree food in between is hard especially when I don't feel hungry or really want anything. I hope it gets better. I am trying to stay positive. I am excited to have a happier, healthier life.

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I suggest getting a unflavored Protein Powder and mixing it with your pureed foods I do and it helps me get most of my protein in

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[smiley1968 17]

What brand of unflavored do you use

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[teedsg 253]

@@jillyd Congrats! I hope you're doing better.