It is interesting how many of us have had the same surgery and yet variations of what to eat afterwards. The dietician at the hospital explained to me how important it is to get the protein in. She said I should aim for 60 g of protein a day!! I knew it would be difficult for me, I don't really like milk and of course that is the best provider for protein on fluids. Anyway, today, I really tried, and had a whooping 12 1/2 g of protein...geez...I dont know how I am going to get to 30 yet alone 60! But I got skim milk powder and put a couple of teaspoons of it in apple sauce, wasnt too bad. btw when I can only drink 1/4 c at a time right now of milk that translates to about 2 g of protein....any ideas? I guess I need to get the protein shakes running hmm? One of you mentioned making a meal for your family and not craving it. It is strange, my mom brought over lasagna and homemade bread and oohhh it sounded/looked so good. But my stomach did not want it, it was totally my head! Tonight my daughter didnt know what to have to eat (the rest of family was out and she was at home with me). I made her homemade bread toast with garden tomatoes, one of my favourites and jus****ched her eat it! mmmmmm

Hey, I am 4 days post op, hang in there! I was feeling pretty down the 2nd day thinking...what the ..... did I just do to my body!! But then a member I met from here came to see me and cheered me right up. She was down 70 pounds since her surgery in April and so full of life. Just try to keep that in mind, it is a pain in the...you know what now...but each day will get better and we are on our way!! Live, Love, Laugh & Learn

Hey Jo Alba! Congrats on your successful surgery! Sounds like you have the exercise thing under control too. I am a bit over 2wks out and had similar protein questions so I posted on the main message board and attached a link to that thread if you're interested. The responses I got from the OH folks really made sense. Keep us posted on your progress...what an amazing journey for all of us Cheers to you on your wonderful work Mary G http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/board_id,4856/cat_id,4456/topic_id,3093004/action,r eplies/a,messageboard/page,1/#23734559

I am on clear liquids, broth, diet, decaf iced tea, jello and popsicles. I carry around a 32 ounce cup with iced tea in it and just sip it all day. When it is empty, I fill it again. I just keep sipping at it. I go to regular liquids Monday, but then it is llike protein drinks and shakes with yogurt and berries and stuff like that. Hugs, Trish

Good job, and keep up the good work! Welcome to the losers bench!!!!!!!!!!!!!