Frustration!

I've really been down in the dumps the past couple of days. I'm having a hard time getting in enough protein and liquid. My pouch is so small (my surgeon said he made it smaller than usual because of my size-I can hold less than 1/4 cup of food before I feel full) that even with using the Z-Pro supplements (25g per 2-4oz serving), I can't get the protein in, and then with having to wait the hour before & after for liquids, I feel thirsty ALL the time. I am eating 6-7 times a dayright now. I lost 23 pounds the first week, then 6 the second, 4 the third, I am literally afraid to step on the scale tomorrow. I haven't cheated at all....no sugary junk, no carbs other than what's in the stuff I am supposed to have. Been taking my vitamins religiously. Walking 10 minutes 2x a day (having back problems or would do more). So where am I going wrong, or am I just being impatient/unrealistic with how fast the weight should come off?? Also, can drinking "too much" at once stretch your pouch out, or does the liquid pretty much slide on through? I am still sipping, afraid that taking normal swallows of liquid is going to mess everything up! Elizabeth

Your weight loss is normal. Congratulations! Just keep sipping that protein, and sip tha****er. Your new stomach will stretch out some as time goes on. You may want to take in some water during the night. Good luck, Lois

Hi Elizabeth, So happy to hear from you. I have been worried about you. You sound like you are doing great...don't stress...just sip.. I just seem to not lose any and can't understand it. It is depressing but I know that I am drinking my protein and all...oh well, maybe something will happen soon. Glad to hear you are doing well. Hugs, betsy

Hey, I was having a hard time with the protein drinks also - then I went to bariatriceating.com and found the 2.9 oz protein drink - they come in Blue rasberry and fruit punch - I got blue rasberry - they also have extra vitamins in them - they are really good and in about 6 swallows you are done - they pack a whopping 25 grams of protein a test tube - it has made such a difference in my protein intake! You can get them in so easy - please go check it out - also the coffee flavored protein drinks they have are to die for! I had 2 strictures - so I can really relate - I am dropping weight again since I am on these shakes! Good Luck and hope that this helps! Beth

If it helps my Dr. said I can wait 30 minutes before & after to drink water. I don't wait an hour & I"m doing fine. Also you can go straight from drinking your protein to drinking water...that's drinking only, not eating! As for your pouch stretching out from liquids...no it won't. All-in-all sounds like your doing great. Keep up the good work! Anastasia