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So Goes The Pity Party!

So first let me start by saying I have lost 14lbs since surgery =) Doing great in that area! However, yesterday I had a little bit of a breakdown... I did great the first 5 to 6 days after surgery getting in protein, exercising, getting in liquids, etc. However, the past couple of days were absolute torture! I can't seem to eat more than a couple of bites (or more like lickss), my tastes have changed and I can't tolerate the taste much less the smell of protein shakes, and I am so frustrated with the whole thing. I had a little pity party yesterday and cried and actually regretted the surgery! I didn't think I would ever be able to eat normal food again, a bit drama huh? hahaha! However, my husband found a great solution for me! Woo Hoo! A 2.9 oz pure protein bullet that has 50 grams of protein!!! HALLELUJAH!! So excited! I ordered some and am going to GNC to see if I can find some to pick up till my get in =) I will update this afternoon!!

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ShapeShifter

LAP-BAND Patients

Before you get too excited, I've read somewhere that those 'bullets' are collagen, and not whey protein isolate, which is the best kind of protein for absorption purposes. You may want to research ingredients. I can't tell you how many cans of low carb protein powder I've ordered and realized they weren't the right kind or protein. One of the experienced sleevers here will have a better understanding than I.

Could you conisder the unflavored whey protein to mix into other beverages like low sodium V8, if it is the sweet powders that are bothering you? I ampre-op, so I don't actually know how well that works.

Wishing you all the best on finding what works for you!

tonibugg

LAP-BAND Patients

these are actually called New Whey liquid Protein, so they are whey protein. No sugar, lactose, gluten, caffeine, sugar or fat!!

Marty McSkinnystein

LAP-BAND Patients

there's whey protein and whey protein ISOLATE

make sure it's the isolate....my nutritionist actually pulled those sticks out and said don't get them because I guess it means (in essence) the "milk" hasn't been isolated.

HOWEVER, if you need to live and aren't able to eat then you have to do what you have to do...temporarily.. right? I really hope you get what you need and feel better soon!!

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