3 day post op question for everyone please!
I put my self on a schedule every hour take in something. My question do I still do shakes when I'm not hungry. I forgot to ask my nurse. I just want to be healthy do right things. I hope I'm not getting on no one nervous by keep posting thank you for your replies.
HW 405 Starting weight 338
Surgey Weight day of 7/26/18 308
CW 298.8 GW 180
Yes, since protein is necessary to help you heal. It's important to reach your goals of 64+ ounces of fluids and 60+ grams of protein - shakes count as liquids too.
I made it my job to get in at least 40 grams of protein before noon each day because that helped me to ensure I'd reach my protein goal.
Right now, you can't trust what your body is telling you about hunger anyway, so waiting for that cue to drink a shake would be unwise.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
All liquid is liquid :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Glad your surgery went well! Yes, even if you don't feel hungry you still have to get those protein shakes in. It's like a job for the next few weeks.
I had a hard time drinking fluids the first couple of days out of hospital, because my belly was very bloated and swollen and I felt very full, like if you stuck me with a pin I would pop. But I forced myself to drink. Actually I found sugar free freezies to be a godsend during that time because they were easier to get down.
After a couple of days I finally started peeing like crazy, and the bloating resolved. I think if I hadn't forced myself to get in those fluids, the bloating might have lasted longer.
Kara
Age: 43, Height: 5'8"
Highest Weight: 420; Opti Starting Weight: 395; Surgery Weight: 371;
Current Weight: 322.1; Goal Weight: 160
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I put my self on a schedule every hour take in something. My question do I still do shakes when I'm not hungry. I forgot to ask my nurse. I just want to be healthy do right things. I hope I'm not getting on no one nervous by keep posting thank you for your replies.
yes, there is a possibility that you will never feel hunger again.
If you don't eat on a schedule, every 2-4 hours, you can starve to death.
Lack of hunger can be part of the vsg.
i am 8 years out and no longer feel hunger, I eat by the clock every 2-4 hours.
