A few days out from surgery and not feeling like I’m progressing.

[Rachel2018 4]

hi everyone! I’m new here...just had my sleeve surgery on Monday August 6. I realize it’s only August 10th, but I’m struggling getting my Protein of 60 grams in each day and same with 64 oz of Fluid. I know it’s supposed to be gradual, but does anyone know how gradual? I hear about Hair loss, etc. and I don’t want to get into any of those situations. It’s like I have to push Water down to get even near the required ounces and I hav eprotein for my water, but not 60 grams. Just wondering if anyone can share some of their experiences early on like this to help. Thanks!

[Matt Z 4,139]

16 minutes ago, Rachel2018 said:

hi everyone! I’m new here...just had my sleeve surgery on Monday August 6. I realize it’s only August 10th, but I’m struggling getting my Protein of 60 grams in each day and same with 64 oz of Fluid. I know it’s supposed to be gradual, but does anyone know how gradual? I hear about Hair loss, etc. and I don’t want to get into any of those situations. It’s like I have to push Water down to get even near the required ounces and I hav eprotein for my Water, but not 60 grams. Just wondering if anyone can share some of their experiences early on like this to help. Thanks!

Stop.

Just.
Stop.

Focus on healing before you worry about hitting the goal amounts of Protein and water. Just do your best and that's it. If you are going to lose hair, you are going to lose hair. There is nothing that will stop it. There are people taking all sorts of stuff 5 months before surgery and they are still losing hair. Me, I only took Biotin, and I haven't lost any hair yet.

Your biggest and most important goal right now. Is healing.

[Rachel2018 4]

Well that’s what I was thinking but i’m Not sure how to tell I’m on track in this “ramping up” stage. I feel llike I am pushing myself too much.

[skylw6 153]

I typed this up for another response a few minutes ago so Ill just share it here!

Hi There!

You are doing great! I understand the struggle! My Doc said dehydration is the biggest concern over getting all the Protein in. So try to get close but hitting your goal every day is hard, especially in the beginning!!

At the end of two weeks here is what I have for you. The sips get bigger and less painful, so Yay! We do fill up fast though. I got brave and had four sips at once today and found out immediately its too much for me right now.

I personally found Gatorade Zero the easiest and best tasting electrolyte drink. I am tired of Vitamin Water right now. The colder for me the better!

As for other fluids with Protein I used broth (mainly chicken) and had chocolate Protein Shakes using Water (everything else was too thick). Tonight I will add unflavored powder to some Miso Soup broth!

I was supposed to start pureed yesterday. I lovingly cooked the chicken and some carrots in broth and pureed them separately and packed them up neatly! Yesterday, God laughed at me LOL i managed to get 2 table spoons of chicken in before getting full. I had taken an anti biotic (one of my incisions doesn't look right) and bammy tummy said - GET OUT!

Today I am back to liquids only per my Docs instructions. Tomorrow soft foods. Cottage cheese and unsweetened apple sauce with me adding cinnamon seem to be my favorites! Then trying pureed again on Sun. I must confess though I may break down and try baby food on Sunday!

I just brewed some Decaf peppermint tea to make a big ol pitcher of tasty ice tea.

Keep at it! You will have stronger days and weaker days! Hell, after typing all this I need a nap!

Congratulations!! We are on our way to healthier us(es)?