October 2014 Sleevers
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Definitely, your water is the first priority. What kind of protein are you using? I was told to use Beneprotein for the 2 weeks after surgery but it only has 6g per scoop and it tastes awful! I asked if I could use a different one and they said Body Fortress in the Isolate form. That one has 30g per scoop and I mix it with 4 oz of water, so there isn't as much to get down but in a small amount of liquid there's a lot of protein. The downside is it only comes in Vanilla Cream and Chocolate but I figure I can handle it as long as I'm getting the protein in.
It will definitely get better. We've gotten through the hardest part, I think. We are going to do this!
~Yolanda HW316 ConsultW293 SW275 CW234 GW150
M1-22 M2-7 M3-XX M4-XX M5-XX M6-XX M7-XX M8-XX M9-XX M10-XX M11-XX M12-XX
I'm getting some protein in. Just not enough. My first priority is staying hydrated so I'm always drinking water. I found that I drinking so much water that I rarely have room for anything else. I take a few sips of applesauce or soup and I'm done. I'm sure it will get better. As far as my medicine., I'm on liquid pain medication so it goes down pretty good. Let me know if you think of any other questions 
I am glad you are doing well! May I ask why you are not getting your protein in? Just not hungry or feeling sick? Also, how is it taking meds? I have quite a few I take at night..
Ellen
Congratulations! That is good to hear! I am having mine on Thursday and I am getting nervous...
Ellen
I'm sore there as well. I feel good in all places but that one. It's just a little tender/sore.
I'm 6 days out and I am doing very well. Sometimes I cannot believe that I feel this good. I'm not driving, but I'm up walking around and drinking fluids. I'm an NOT, I repeat NOT getting all of my protein in, but I'm trying. I'm never really hungry or thirsty, but I keep reminding myself to eat.
I take my pain meds at night because I'm a little sore from walking and I'm a crazy sleeper. If it were not for that, I would probably not take any pain meds. I'm on the fence about taking it tonight because I feel pretty good. Still a little sore especially on area...I assume where they took my stomach out from that area.
I'm 5 days post op and I feel really good! I'm getting almost all of the water recommended in, as well as most of the recommended protein. It's not a piece of cake but I'm gettting it done :) I've also been up walking around the neighborhood as often as possible. I'm not in much pain just the incision site where I believe they removed my stomach is sore. Overall, doing well 
~Yolanda HW316 ConsultW293 SW275 CW234 GW150
M1-22 M2-7 M3-XX M4-XX M5-XX M6-XX M7-XX M8-XX M9-XX M10-XX M11-XX M12-XX
I agree, be great to Lose the 3xl's, the pain ( knees,hips, and back). I haven't broken anything in a long time and remember well the mortification I felt.... Now they help me decide where to sit.... Ha...ha. Good luck on your journey......
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