I had my surgery march 8

The first week and 1/2 was the worst.. food smelled sooooo good, and I was in the hospital for almost a week, so when I got home, I had nada to eat. lost 20 pounds the first week, but now that I am eating, I feel like I may not lose as much, or stop losing. I am drinking soup, cream of wheat, and I just can not handle the protein powder, no matter how I mix it up, and I know it is important to my diet. I have not gotten sick or "dumped" yet... Even ate an egg..slowly..so slowly... it took the shaking away and I felt alot better. I always come here to look and see what is going on, it has helped me..I am new to this, so hope I can keep up with all the news and information... Thanks to all..Linda

~Welcome home, Linda!~ Several people on here mentioned unflavored protein powder that you can mix with food or drink. Maybe something like that will help you get your protein in. HTH. Hugs, -Marcie

after you start eating "food" will you still need all that protein power?? hope not...was kinda hoping the egg would take place of it? ha ha.. thanks for welcoming me in..Linda

If you're getting enough protein from food (I was told I needed at least 60mg daily), then you won't need to fuss with the protein powder. BTW, did you know that 1/2 cup of cottage cheese has 14g protein? I'm so glad it's on my full liquid diet for my first six weeks! HTH. More hugs, -Marcie

omgo****otaly forgot about the cottage cheese, I love it..and didn't know it had all the protein in it..thanks bunches!!

It has become my favorite friend! I liked it before, but now I love it!! Lots of protein, and makes me full!! sometimes I can't even finish a meal when I eat cottage cheese with it!!! To me, it is a life saver!!