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All of you have been so nice, am happy am getting to no some of you ..I was wondering who all have already had surgery and the other ones that are still waiting for the surgery ..also the protien and water have me confused how much of each do you need after surgery ? thanks Sherry

You need between 60 - 80 grams of protein per day and at least 64 oz of water. I hope your doctor has a nutritionist to help you with these things because you really need someone to tell you what you can and cannot eat at different stages after the surgery. I had my surgery June 16th. I was on liquids for 2 weeks and then cream soups, deli meats for another 2 weeks and then added soft foods after that. I now eat pretty much anything as long as I don't go over 1200 calories a day and 30 grams of fat. I very rarely ever get 1200 calories in per day, usually it's about 950 - 1,000.

thankyou you answered some questions now did you have to use them protien powders? because I read alot do . Sherry

Many of us choose to use the protein pwder even after several years (3+ for me). It's a quick easy healthy way for me to have breakfast while commuting to work. I mix a shake with skim milk every morning to go. It has 30 gram of protein and 0 fat. I'm one of the lucky ones who can still tolerate milk. Otherwise I would mix with soy milk. I use O.N. 100% Whey from GNC. I mix mine in a shaker cup with ice cubes then pour it into my commuter cup. Blender mixed is too thick for my taste. Everyone has their own favorite protein and way of mixing. You just keep trying them until you find what you like (or can tolerate) Best of luck to you.

My surgery was over two years ago. I try to get between 80-100 grams of protein a day. I have lost over 140 lbs and even though I'm within 5 lbs from goal I am still losing. I order my protein from Bariatriceating.com. I love their Achieve One which tastes like cold flavored coffee but Any Whey is a good non-tasting protein that I would add to my food in the early stages. Early on it is very hard to get in your protein so I found drinking the supplements helped. Good luck to you.

Hi Sherry, My name is Annette. November 17th will be my one year anniversary. I have lost a total of 214 pounds. Your body needs a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day. when you are first out of surgery this is not possible. You will have to work your way up to it. Women need at least 67 grams of protein per day (men need more). If you use the protein drinks (powder, shakes, juices) you can count them towards both your liquid (water) and protein intake. You will have to use the protein drinks when you are first out. Most people use them for many years following surgery. When you are further out and on a "regular diet" you may want to try protein bars, be sure to read the labels~many of them are high in sugar. I use Any whey flavorless protein powder. I add it to most of my foods, sometimes a whole scoop, sometimes just a tablespoon of it. I also use Designers whey chocolate flavor, and Nectar Strawberry Kiwi and Roadside Lemonade flavors. The Nectar is a little bland (which is fine sometimes) but if you want to add alittle zip to it you can add a Crystal lite to go packet (I learned this trick from my friend Debi). I hope this helps. How far are you in your journey? God bless you, Annette

thanks Annette for all the info ,now do you order this protien drink or can you buy it like at walmart ? I went to my first seminare yesterday am so excited !!!...just hope to get this done as soon as possible ! hugs Sherry