Hello, I just had VSG surgery on 1/9. I am new to this forum. Not receiving much emotional support from family. I am probably getting 48 ox of water but have not managed to drink a protein shake in over a week. I have had some broth. Hoping to receive some support and guidance from this group. Thank you.
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Thank you both! I have been consuming 1/3 cup of broth most days, 2 sugar free popsicles, and drinking water. I can sip water and do not need to drink it with a spoon. I also have finished 2 unsweetened applesauce cups. The nutritionist working with my surgeon told me it was okay if I could not yet drink the protein shakes, that I should focus on my daily water requirements first. I also take a 10 minute walk daily. Today I will really focus on getting some protein shake in.
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Hi Michele1024, I am now doing great! I am even able to eat a small bit of bread and eat a salad without any gastric distress. I was not expecting that at 3 months out from my surgery. I try to eat regular food now and not rely on protein shakes. I have an oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast, and then I usually am not hungry all day long until dinner, but my physician assistant told me I should force myself to eat something for lunch, so now I usually have a protein shake for lunch or a yogurt smoothie shake. My physician assistant told me I should be consuming 1200 calories per day now, but I told her I don't find that possible because 1) I'm not hungry and 2) I don't feel I can physically eat 1200 calories yet in a healthy way. A good friend sent me a recipe for a smoothie that calls for including shredded chicken breast, but it doesn't sound very appetizing. I estimate at 3 months out, it's a good day for me if I can eat 800-900 calories, so I will try adding more calories each month as a goal to work up to 1200 calories. Physically, I just don't see it as realistic right now unless I start eating high calorie foods like ice cream on a daily basis, and that's not a healthy choice.
Honestly, it took me a while to feel better in the beginning, but just know in a few months you will feel great. I'm shocked I've already lost over 40% of my excess weight as determined by the doctor. I began all the phases of recovery in terms of eating on a delayed basis and the doctor said it was okay so long as I was drinking protein shakes and getting in my daily water requirements. I would recommend Oikos Pro yogurt as it has 20 grams of protein and Chobani complete yogurt smoothies (also 20 grams of protein).
Honestly, it took me a while to feel better in the beginning, but just know in a few months you will feel great. I'm shocked I've already lost over 40% of my excess weight as determined by the doctor. I began all the phases of recovery in terms of eating on a delayed basis and the doctor said it was okay so long as I was drinking protein shakes and getting in my daily water requirements. I would recommend Oikos Pro yogurt as it has 20 grams of protein and Chobani complete yogurt smoothies (also 20 grams of protein).