Hi...I have to go back to work Monday 4/2/12 and not sure what to bring to keep me going all day.  I work 9:30 - 6:00.  I know I'll do a protein shake on the way to work but after that I'm not sure.  I'm still not able to eat but 1/4 cup portions of food.  I guess cheese stick for another...and somehow another protein shake before I leave for the day?  Any other suggestions would really help.
I'm also looking for a Protein Bar that tastes good (but I need Gluten Free) and I've been using Unjury Chocolate Splendor Protein powder, but need something a *****eaper (that still tastes good.)
Thank you in advance for all replies.  Everyone has always been really great to support each other on this site~

Thank you for taking the time to respond.  I thought I was supposed to jump in and be able to eat a couple ounces right from the start.  Now, I have learned from reading others stories to relax and take it slow.  Thanks again, Mary

Thank you so much for your response.  It gives me encouragement to hear from others who had the same problems.  Take care~ Mary

Hi, thank you for your reply.  I am able to keep the protein shakes/water down.  And the cottage cheese type foods didn't get stuck...I just couldn't eat more than a few bites.
What you said about being swollen makes sense.  I am just getting over the left sided pain and I went to the Dr today for an infected incision.  The Dr said he is okay with me still being on the protein drinks for now.  It helps to know you couldn't eat much in the beginning also.  Thank you soooooo much, Mary

Congratulations and good luck tomorrow!  You'll be dropping weight b

Hi Michelle~  I had my surgery Feb. 23rd and am trying to add pureed foods in also.  I  don't see how I will get my required protein grams in each day by going to real food.  I am drinking a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and then trying to eat the pureed food for the last 10-20 or so protein grams.  But I  just can't get more than a few bites in, so then I end up short on my protein grams for the day.  I am also having left sided pain (burning and pulling) that has gotten worse instead of better. 
How have you been doing with your post op?  Do you have to puree the scrambled eggs?  I have lost 23 pounds but it is slowing down...how are you doing with this?  I hope we can offer each other information as we go through this process.  Thank you, Mary

I did hear somewhere this was the incision that most of the work is done through, so that does make sense.  Thank you!

Hi,  just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  I have had a burning pain on the left side of my abdomen since surgery.  At first I mostly felt it when I tried to lay on my side to sleep.  I thought it would be better by now but instead it feels worse.  It isn't at an incision site but close to it.  It's coming from inside, not on the top of my skin.  I keep worrying about getting a hernia.  I have also heard it could come from the muscle that was cut and stitched back.  I have been putting an ice pack there and it does help somewhat.  Any suggestions or related stories would help.  Thank you!

My surgery was February 23rd.   I will try taking my PPI as you suggested.  I am using milk diluted with some water for now.

Thank you for your suggestions.

Okay, I hope I can explain this right...I mix my protein drink and after a few sips I feel full.   Do I stop drinking then, or give myself the full 30 minutes to finish the drink?
If I stop drinking as soon as I feel full then I am only getting a fraction of the protein that made up my drink, but if I continue to sip my drink over 30 minutes I will get the full grams of protein but,  am I over filling my stomach by not stopping after I first felt full?

Also, where is the heartburn coming from?  I'm taking my PPI but today I can't seem to get rid of it.  I didn't have this problem prior to the surgery.

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

still have drain in and i can't find any way to get comfortable..any suggestions?  thank you in advance!

Thank you very much.  Good luck with your surgery.  Love your Avatar picture.

I didn't know my surgery would come so quickly.  I thought I was prepared but now I'm freaking out.  I'm ready to go buy every item mentioned in the print-outs given at the classes.  I know I probably would not use half of it.  Could those of you who have gone through this please give me some direction.  Should I buy the protein powder from Costco (I'm told it is a lot cheaper), or I hear Trader Joe's has single serve cans of Chocolate Protein drink.  Can I use any multivitamin or does it have to be from Bariatric Advantage?  Thank you for any advise...Yeah!