I AM HOME

I got home on 1/4 after my surgery. I feel wonderful expect having trouble getting in my water and protein, I am not hungry at all. Does anyone have any suggestions/ tips on getting in enough water/ protein. Thanks..

Just sip, sip, sip whether or not you want to. You will feel better if you are hydrated!

Congratulations!  I found it easier to drink from a straw (probably more mental than anything else) so I bought a water bottle with a straw built right in and it had the volume measurements on the side.  Also, to kill 2 birds with one stone, GNC has Muscle Milk Light that mixes with water and It has 25 grams of protein! I am in love with the chocolate mint! I have to add extra water to it because it it kind of thick, but I've also mixed it with my coffee and it tastes like a flavored coffee drink! 

I don't know about you all, but lap band patients are NEVER to use a straw, so be careful! Connie

i haven't had surgery yet, but plan on the RNY, I found info. on this website that said never to use a straw because it causes you to swallow air, which gives you gas and stretches your pouch!  I would just sip all day long to get fluids in.  Good luck to you, glad you are recovering well! Beth

I am having the same problem with not being hungry.  I am over 5 months out and having a harder time than ever getting my protein.  My hair is falling out really really bad now and I know that is why. I have had such a hard time finding protein shakes that I can get down without a ton of gagging.  I am still working on it. I should try the GNC one mentioned above.  I got one at Target that I can stomach a little better, but I think it made me dump and it only has 2 grams of sugar, so I am not sure why, but it is Muscle Milk chocolate. Just keep hanging in there and sipping all day long like suggested, NO STRAWS!!!!!!!!!  That makes you have a lot of air and is not recommended!

This webstie advertises on here and has alot of protein shakes and a board with lots of advice and help http://www.beforeandafterhelp.com/