I get at least 64oz of diluted gatorade - plain water doesn't work at any temperature and neither do any of those bevs that contain artificial sweeteners (gee, I'm allergic, how special). About 5 weeks out I could put away almost 100oz (including all my liquid foods). Apparently, I developed an ulcer around week 6, so eating and drinking made me sick; but I still crammed in at least 50 oz of liquids because any less will definitely lead to dehydration and kidney issues. I've gone back to straws because I can get smaller, continuous sips that way and can easily get in 64oz even with the nausea - my NUT just said to watch out for extra air.

I'm a little over 2 months out from lap RNY and I am still totally exhausted. At first, I'm sure it was post-op healing, but it's not getting better. Of course, I haven't been able to eat enough for the past month because I had an ulcer making me nauseated, but I was at least getting in 500 calories with protein bullets and gatorade. I'm also freezing, my hair started falling out week 4, my nails are really brittle, and I can't concentrate worth a crap. They gave me Nexium for the ulcer, so hopefully I'll be able to eat again in a few weeks... but we're still looking into hypothyroid because it's not normal to feel this drained for so long. I get exhausted just washing the dishes or folding the laundry

Thanks for the info on the protein bars. I am going to town this afternoon and getting some. I really need to get more protein in. I know what you mean......it feels like I'm always chewing on pills, drinking, or eating. There's no rest for the wicked....lol I see you are from Minnesota. I have a sister who lives in Duluth. She just came here to Michigan last weekend to see my parents as she hadn't been here in a whole year. You will do great I'm sure. It seems to me my weight loss is slow but I need to really step up my exercise and then I think it will get moving faster. Good Luck and TaKe Care. Enjoy the holidays. Hugs, Lynn

Hi Lori, I had surgery one day before you and I have only lost 29 pounds as of today so I think you are doing great! I also thought it would be a much faster process but I had a problem with a stricture and was throwing everything up. I thought I would lose more that week and actually didn't lose 1 pound. I guess it's true you have to eat to lose. I need to do more walking though and I'm sure it will help the weight loss more. I am having the same problems you are with trying to get the protein shakes in. I hate them and I'm not always getting all my fluids in either. It seems there's not enough time in a day to get in all the protein, fluids, food, and vitamins....Grrr! It's frustrating to me but I'm sure it will get better. On a more positive note though I do have alot more energy and my diabetes is soooo much better. The doctor was amazed at my bloodwork today when I went in and how much my Hemoglobin A1C has improved. I haven't tried the protein bars at all yet but I do intend to. They have to be better than the shakes. Are yours sugar free protein bars? Take Care! Hugs, Lynn

You may want to post on the RNY board to get more input as that board is busier. Honestly I do not think she is getting enough protien at all unless she is supplementing with shakes or something of that nature. How much water is she drinking...taking any supplements. It's not just about calories....there is much more than that...it should always be protien first, then veggies, then other stuff like sugar. I had a different type of sugery so I don't want to speak for all of the people that had RNY. As far as her weight loss we all go through stages where we stall for a bit...don't let her get discouraged.