20 days post-op: Protein problems & gained 1kg over night

[LittleTulip 1]

Hello everyone,

just a quick compliment to this website and its community. You all seem to be very kind and caring to each other, supporting one another during the time of sleevery. My admiration for that.

I am 20 days post op and struggle a lot with my diet.

During the first week post op I lost 22lbs. Since last week I've lost another 6lbs. Last night I weighed myself and I was a 134kg and today (it's evening) I've weighed myself again and I gained 2lbs (1kg) and I'm back on 135kg. This just scared the living heck out of me. I barely eat, because I don't really know what to eat.

I struggle so much with protein-intake. I bought this whey Protein for so much money (we don't have much money..) and I can't even get it down! My belly can't go with the heavy thickness of Protein Shakes, it makes me ill. I saw they have this awesome 30g protein per bottle protein Water in England. They don't have it in Germany (where I'm from), it's frustrating. Dieting is hell for me right now, my body feels weak, I can barely focus on tasks. I drink quite normally, just water and tea. I can take in liquids max 800ml a day, if it goes well 1l a day.

Are there any pureed foods with lots of protein? I google all day but it drives me mad. Sometimes there are foods listed that I can't even afford (like avocados, they're very expensive here where I live). I have no one that I can talk to about this so I feel absolutely left alone, I'm on the verge of crying. I don't know how I'm going to manage this. liquid stage went fine but pureed stage seems to be going to be tough on me. I could eat pureed potatoes but then people say they have lots of carbs.

If anybody has some heartfelt advice, I'd be more than glad and happy to receive it. Thank you.

[LittleTulip 1]

Also, is it normal that I haven't lost any weight in a few days/a week? Sorry for my dumb questions, I'm just on edge right now. Exams tomorrow, I don't even know where to put my head at first...

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Yes normal not to lose for a time after some great losses.

What about canned chicken breast, greek yogurt, canned tuna, blended cottage cheese?

And you need 64oz of liquid a day, or you will get dehydrated which will make you dizzy and weak.

Edited November 12, 2017 by Sosewsue61

[GlowingGal 61]

I'm supposed to be in the pureed stage, too. I'd rather not eat because purees are non-appetizing to me. I've transitioned myself to very soft foods: pintos and cheese, hamburger with gravy, grilled chicken, roasted veggies. I chew the meat very well before swallowing and I've done well so far. I sip all day. For Breakfast, I drink a Premier Protein shake. I don't enjoy the flavor, but I get it down. If it's too thick for you, try adding Water. I also eat pudding and popsicles. I'm waiting another week to officially get into the soft foods so my options increase. I feel your pain and I'm probably not offering much help. I just want you to know I'm not digging the pureed stage either. On another note, I'm also taking a class and had not been able to focus nor have the energy to apply myself. Luckily, my professor is working with me. Hopefully you can get that flexibility too. Best wishes.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

[Tina Meinkowsky 16]

What about adding unflavored Protein Powder to your foods to get in your Protein

[LittleTulip 1]

Thank you everyone so much for your replies! Last night was rough on me, I panicked!

@Sosewsue61 I'm glad that's normal. I got worried that I might've done something wrong! I will try those foods and see if I can have them. I have googled lots of recipes and stand-alone foods but some I can not afford, so I gotta keep it "cheap". I will go to the store today and try to get all the things you named in your post! I usually manage a max. of 33oz, I'm trying real hard though but I've never been a big drinker, this is my biggest challenge I think. I was thinking of putting tiny Water bottles in every single room in the house and take a single sip each time I pass those rooms, does that sound like too much?

@GlowingGal It's comforting to know I'm not alone with the struggle and to know that you got an alternative already. I would love to try chicken, fish and salads. To be honest I've had a teaspoon of feta and tuna before and both went down well, the tuna felt a bit heavy though. But since the surgery I have never vomited or felt sick so I feel open enough for those foods already, it's just I'm really afraid that if I don' stick a 100% to the plan I will not lose any weight. Perhaps I'm just stressing myself out too much, I'm just really petrified of failing.

@Tina Meinkowsky I've bought whey Protein Powder online the other day, 2kg (4lbs) pack! It is recommended to take 3 spoons of it (which have 30g of Protein in total) with water or milk and I've tried that, but he consistency is so thick and heavy that my stomach can't bear it, after a single sip I feel "sick" and stuffed, it's very uncomfortable. I'd mix the poweder with smoothies but it makes the smoothies thick in consistency so I struggle again. The best way for me would be protein water but for some reason that doesn't exist in Germany? Aren't there any tablet supplements with Proteins?

Thank you all again tons for your replies!!!