A little over 2 months post op

Well I'm a little over 2 mos out. I'm down about 50lbs. My energy level has picked up considerable. I'm not exercising as much as I should yet. I'm joining a new gym on saturday. I am having a problem with throwing up. I didn' t have this problem in the beginning but as i  begin to try new foods I am encountering some challenges. I am so totally sick of the protein shakes and trying to make up the protein with food choices. However, I had a nervous stomach before surgery and this is proving to be a challenge. I'm afraid i'll stop losing weight if i can't keep the food down. Any suggestions?

Hi Sherry, How about 'soft' food choices like cottage cheese, tuna, etc.   I am almost 3 1/2 years post op and I still depend on at least one shake per day (and my dr says 2 per day for life, but that is his protocol for his patiets .. each dr has differing ideas on nutrition) to meet my protein requirements.   I had problems about 5 to 6 months post op with an esophageal stricture and as a result I think that the opening into my pouch is abnormally narrow and as such I have a lot of problems with dense foods which makes meats difficult for me.   I do try though and have luck sometimes and not so much luck other times. Best wishes as your WLS journey continues.   You are on the ride of your life. Hugs, Mo

Thanks a lot! I will give soft foods a try. tuna is out for now. Had a horrible experience about a month ago and I'm terrified of eating it agin. But cottage cheese sounds like a winner! thanks for the tip!

Tuna is also one of my no way not going to eat it items. I had my first serious dumping from tuna. DVR thinks it is because they must have added sugar to the tuna salad. Have you tried some seafood? I like to pick up some premade seafood salad at the seafood deartment in the grocery store. I can eat a tablespoon or two of it with something else. High in protein and not too hard on the pouch.

Aime thanks for responding. I have tried shrimp a few times. How it sits in my stomach i**** or miss. I have had crab soup and baked salmon with absolutely no problems.

Hi Sherry, I'm still a couple weeks pre-op, but I've been using shakes as a meal substitute and can relate to them getting old. Have you tried any of the protein powders that can be sprinkled on food? There is also a wide selection of protein waters on the market now.  What sort of exercise program are you planning? Mark

I get my protain from bariatriceating.com "protain delight" I've been drinking them for the last 18 months. My mom "77" drinks on a day to and we aren't sick of them yet. To many flavors to choose from...... Check the site out... ellie

I thought that looked funny PROTAIN........ PROTEIN THAT LOOKS BETTER

 Thanks I will definitely give that a try!

thanks for your reply. i have not tried protein powder sprinkled. i'll try anything at this point. i'm planning to do cardio plus weight training