I am 17 months post-bypass surgery. I'll be honest, it gets hard sometimes, especially the first few weeks after surgery. For me, I had two weeks of liquids, plus protein shakes, then had 6 weeks of mushy/soft foods. At this stage in the game, you should be concentrating on protein and water. You tummy is still fairly swollen due to the work they did and the long staple lines. Constantly sip that water. You should be drinking an absolutely minimum of 64 oz (8 cups) of water. Water helps to flush out all the junk and does actually help you lose weight. In the beginning, my surgical group had me drinking 3 shakes a day, plus three meals of about 2 oz each. These meals should be protein heavy. Low sugar, low fat greek yogurt is a good option, or soft meats. I even did canned hash for a bit too. The idea is to eat soft foods that can be chewed easily. I wasn't eating chicken, and full on meat until about 7 weeks post-surgery. I know that my surgical group and a longer liquid and mushy phase for the patients that chose the sleeve than those that chose the bypass. I'd skip the meat for now. Don't push boundaries right now, that will come with time. You have to let that tummy heal up.

They wanted me getting at least 50 gm of protein via supplements. I use a protein powder that is 22 gm of protein per scoop. I would have 2 shakes with 1.5 scoops each, then I would have a third with just as scoop. That is about 88 gm for protein from just supplements. The other twenty or so would come from my meals.

However, this is what worked for me. It was stressed that protein and water are very important. Make sure you are getting adequate protein and water and that should help you. If you are very concerned about it, then I highly suggest giving your medical team a call. My surgical group has 3 dietitians on staff who are available to answer questions like this just about anytime.

Here is the information my group gave me: http://www.bluepointgroup.com/nutrition/picking-a-protein-supplement/

I am only 3 1/2 days post-op and still have a tremendous amount of gas and heaviness in my chest area, particularly after I ingest anything. The heating pad and showers are my best friends (heating pad only on backside). I am following the post-op instructions to the letter and carry around a pillow constantly to brace against my abdomen.

Freezing the protein shakes, puddings and yogurt to some degree helps me feel fuller as it changes the texture and takes longer to eat. To get the Protein I require I am using Isolate Whey Protein Elite Series in Decadent Chocolate (40g protein) per scoop. At this point I can only have about 1-2 ounces at a time, so I can use the remainder throughout the day to get in my 5 - 6 meals.

I have no idea how much I weigh and at this point don't place much stock in that measurement as I am still bloated from the gas. Keep remembering a "BABY STEPS, BABY STEPS". Like in the Bill Murray movie 'What About Bob'?

Don't feel like a failure - you are at the very beginning of this drastic lifestyle change. Everyone's body chemistry and weight loss experience is going to differ and the idea of losing a tremendous amount of weight in such a short time in unrealistic. We also need to be at a point where we feel well enough to bring back the exercise component. If you love the water, swimming is the best overall body workout even if you are just treading water.

I think you are doing GREAT!!! Keep up the good work. If you continue to have hunger problems, PLEASE contact you health professional staff and ask them for guidance. That's why they are there.

This is all normal. I am now 3 months out and I still sometimes have days like this.
Just give it time. Things get easier, mentally you have to catch up, physically your body doesn't know what's going on.
Don't be too hard on yourself, everyone is different and everyone's journey is different.

I have to be very careful to slowly eat my moist protein at the beginning of the meal. If I start with anything starchy like beans I will get queasy. I will also get nauseous if I eat my meat too fast or don't chew it well enough. Many foods just don't get along with me now. Food can only be mildly hot. Soups at restaurants are entirely too starchy and make me nauseous. At 12 wks I still try to eat too fast- resulting in nausea. I used to get down about it but I remind myself that I don't get emotional medication from food anymore. Food is fuel and every day I find what will work in my new lifestyle. I have lost 55 lbs in 12 wks and can buy clothes anywhere now. Other than thinking about protein and hydration I don't spend time obsessing about my next meal. Aside from the initial fatigue and occasional nausea I feel great. I can walk forever and not get fatigued, stairs don't bother me anymore. My sleep is so much better. If you can really get in the protein and water you will feel better faster. Stick with it. Good luck!