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Chalms · May 28, 2020

Hi , I had surgery May19th and I’m still in the liquid phase.‍

My starting weight was 298. (my first visit 12/2019 to start this process which was delayed due to covid-19) May 6 I weighed 287 twelve days before surgery and 279 the day of surgery and one week post op 267. Just back ground information. I’m having trouble drinking and taking in my proteins.

canecorso81 · May 28, 2020

Welcome!!

Chalms · May 28, 2020

Thank you, my first support group

WWWindy · May 28, 2020

Glad you could join us. You are doing marvelously. I waiting my surgery date. Keep up the good work.

Which surgery did you have?

Bill S. · May 28, 2020

Chalms · May 28, 2020

WWWindy said:
Glad you could join us. You are doing marvelously. I waiting my surgery date. Keep up the good work.

Which surgery did you have?

Thank you and y’all do great!

Chalms · May 28, 2020

WWWindy said:
Glad you could join us. You are doing marvelously. I waiting my surgery date. Keep up the good work.

Which surgery did you have?

I had the Gastric Sleeve

3momchaos · May 28, 2020

Welcome!! Congrats on your success so far. When you say your having trouble drinking, do you mean getting enough hydration or literal drinking? I’ve heard that some people set an alarm for every 15 minutes just to help them remember to take a sip/drink of water. That might help you starting out only because from what I’ve heard, dehydration is a fast path to the hospital. And that’s no fun. But if it’s actually having trouble drinking, you might want to call your doctors office. Are you drinking protein shakes for your protein intake? Sometimes it’s hard drinking them because the flavors aren’t that great or the consistency can be a little ick. Premier protein does a protein water if that is something you haven’t tried. I hope you find a lot of great support on this forum, I know I have!

Chalms · May 28, 2020

Thanks I think I will try the alarm but Imm

3momchaos said:
Welcome!! Congrats on your success so far. When you say your having trouble drinking, do you mean getting enough hydration or literal drinking? I’ve heard that some people set an alarm for every 15 minutes just to help them remember to take a sip/drink of water. That might help you starting out only because from what I’ve heard, dehydration is a fast path to the hospital. And that’s no fun. But if it’s actually having trouble drinking, you might want to call your doctors office. Are you drinking protein shakes for your protein intake? Sometimes it’s hard drinking them because the flavors aren’t that great or the consistency can be a little ick. Premier protein does a protein water if that is something you haven’t tried. I hope you find a lot of great support on this forum, I know I have!
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