iHeartNettie

Hey iHeartNettie,

I'm struggling with getting my Protein drinks in as I am on a clear liquid diet still. I went to the store yesterday and something that they suggested, as I tasted it, it made me think of you and possible satietiating the desire you have for oranges/pineapples. It's a drink.... Cytomax Protein Pure Performance in tropical flavor (it's green). It tastes like coconut and pineapple. The sales lady also told me the 'orange flavor' was good. But I just wondered if that would fulfil your citrusy/fruity craving AND could increase your protein intake (if you need it). If not, pls disregard, but I'm wishing you well!

thanks

Thank you for the tip, I'll have to try it

I was so scared to but I never made it as far as "waking up." I was terrified of the actually surgery. And as strange as it sounds of being put under during the surgery. The pain was not as the gas for me. I was up and walking to the bathroom a few min, after I woke up. Plus you'll be getting some pretty awesome pain meds

My nutritionist gave me a sample of these bad boys and I loved them especially the orange but i've been too busy to get back to her about ordering some, so I have no idea how much they are or where to get them from...

Sunkist Protein 24g, super tiny and way better than any Isopure or Protein Shots, and especially those aweful shakes!

I had a really hard time also (2 weeks out from surgery) and still can't get the ones down that I loved before surgery! But a friend suggested the New Whey Protein " shots" u can get at Wal-Mart. They come in grape, watermelon, and acai berry. 42 grams of Protein in 3 ounces and cost about $2.50 per tube. They sure have saved me!!!

I bought a huge pack of those they are kinda like Isopure to me but stronger. But at half the price you can't beat em!

I hate the shakes too! And I've spent alot of money on them at GNC and now I can't even drink them, such a waste! The Isopure (which is also kinda pricey, for my poor nursing student budget) is OK but now that I can taste things so profoundly it kinda has a salty after taste that I can't stand. To make matters worse now that I'm almost 6 weeks in I can start eating more foods but chicken, fish and deli meats are now making me sick. I think I am just doomed to struggle with my Protein intake. I have seen that nectar stuff though and I think I might try it

I feel your pain. This is hard physically, mentally and emotionally. The loss of food (my only addiction) has been so devestating to me. Now I feel obsessed with losing weight and making a real effort to steadily lose. It's been 6 weeks and I haven't hit a wall yet but if I did I'd probably flip out. I think all your doubts are completely normal. And we are all gonna slip up everyonce in a while. But you have to learn to forgive yourself and keep moving forward. As long as your making a conscious effort, I really don't think you can fail.

I wanna tell you what I did the other day. I was with my family (who are constantly eating) and my brothers were eating potato chips. Without even thinking I picked one up and put it in my mouth. It was easily the best thing I've eaten in the last 2 months. The flavor was so intense, I ate those chips until I physically had to stop. I probably had about a handful. Well afterward I felt intense remorse. And I even wondered if it was possible I could have gained weight due to this "mini binge."

But then I thought about it. So what if I had a handful of chips. Before this surgery I use to eat a family size bag in one day plus fast food about 3 times a day plus a trip to a buffet plus a huge home cooked meal with everything deep fried and slathered in butter...Catch my drift? Nobody is perfect and everybody slips every once in a while. You just need to pick back up where you left off and keep up the good work and the lbs will come off in no time! Good luck

juice and juicers are both good ideas, although I was told to stay away from juices because of the possible added sugar. But it's the actual fruit I am craving. The freshness and natural sweetness is part of the cravings. And it's not that I don't want to eat it or I am afraid of gaining weight, which is why most people develop this habit into a full fledged eating disorder. I am going it for no other reason than I am only 6 weeks out of surgery and I am afraid my body won't digest it properly. I will talk to my nutritionist about this and possibly talk about it in my next vlog I appreciate everyone's input and suggestions

Have you tried a juicer? It gives you all of the taste and most of the benefits without any of the texture.

BTW, I'm not a psychologist but I have a master's degree in psychology. I chew my grapes, then spit out the skins. Same with apples. And I strain out orange juice pulp. Doesn't mean I have an eating disorder, it just means I don't like the feel of that crap in my mouth.

It's so weird that you mentioned the way you don't like the feel of the pulp in your mouth. Before this surgery I was NOT a picky eater. I would eat anything and try everything. But now post op textures are really starting to bother me. It's so strange.

Congratulations! I cannot wait to be where you are at!

I just had my gallbladder removed on friday, I was starting to get pains. Had an ultrasound and they found sludge but no stones yet. We decided just to take it out, I figured there was no use in prolonging the inevitable. The bad part of the whole ordeal is I just had my surgery on feb 13th, so I was only 5 weeks out. Well it set me all the way back to a liquid diet and the pain is twice as bad. But I think its just because I had 2 surgeries in less than 2 months. Anyhow I don't have any real answers to your questions as I am still recovering. I just wanted to commiserate with you Good Luck!

lol I was going to say I have seen worse on that show "my strange addiction" but dropped it. (is that the show you were thinking of by chance? it's a weirdddd show)

Honestly, my fear would be that over time, your body will become used to the chew/spit reflex. I googled as Niahri said and read other threads on this. Do the same and speak with your dr., nurse, nutritionist. Maybe you need a Vitamin that could alleviate this craving. (they have chewable Vitamins in orange, I forget the brand and those ARE good for you... maybe that would help your craving as well?)

Ya that show and there was also a girl on Intervention who would do that she actually was anorexic and had a feeding tube and everything. I am thinking about talking to the nutritionist but it's kinda embarrassing.

Why don't you put them in a food processor or blender so that the texture is smoother?

Because I don't actually want to eat the bulky parts. I wish their was a deeper reason.

Uh oh I actually figured this because I've seen it on a few different tv shows but I also heard that the Vitamins come from the juice of the fruit and not the pulpy left over stuff so i was hoping i found a loophole.

This may be kinda gross and I do apologize for grossing anyone out. But I have developed this new eating habit and i'm not sure if it's healthy or not and I would appreciate some feedback. Ok so I have been craving citrusy type fruits intensely, but I am afraid my body won't take too kindly to digesting the hard pulpy stuff in the fruit. So I have been chewing up oranges and pineapples and then spitting then spitting them out. Its satisfying and I think I am still getting the Vitamins from the juice I just don't want to put my digestive system through any unnecessary grief. Is this bad?

I experienced this right out of the hospital. When it was especially hard to drink. I remember I ate a lot of ice chips. I still get extremely thirsty and want to chug, sometimes I remember to late and end up with a belly ache from too much Water at once

Thats probably for the best but I am just saying I would do anything for a spicy tuna roll...yummy

You guys aren't weird, you're lucky!

First I am so sorry that you're having a bad time. I love love love sushi, I am about five weeks out and and still too scared to try some. I have thought about asking them to do it without the rice but I just don't think it will be the same. How long has it been since your surgery? How much sushi did you eat and what kind? If you threw it all up I am concerned that you're still in pain, maybe you should contact your Doc... :-( I hope you feel better either way.

I took a shower the very first day out of the hospital but my Doc told me not to totally submerge my incisions in Water for a week.

Ya for sure def during the summer we can go on walks!

My surgeon was Dr. Bilal Kharbutli too!

I could not imagine being on a liquid diet for 8 months.

I feel for you! The 2 week all liquid diet prior to surgery is HECK. Especially since there is nothing physically holding you back from eating. (trust me after surgery you'll be forcing liquids) All you have to rely on is your sheer will power. And I was always thinking "like HELLO if I had will power I wouldn't be in this situation in the first place. You just have to keep reminding yourself how important it is for the overall outcome of the surgery. I know food is tempting but if the surgeon feels like you weren't adhering to your diet he could cancel and postpone your surgery. My surgeon thought about it because I was suppose to lose 20lbs and I only lost 10lbs. Just remember the last thing you want is complications. YOU CAN DO IT! Keep up the good work...and congrats

Lol I actually am not eating gerber food that's just what I have personally coined the diet so I don't have explain myself to non WLS people.

Today is the first day of my blended/pureed/baby food diet. The more things I can add to my diet the more overwhelmed I become. I really want to be fully commited to a lifestyle change but change super hard for me. If anyone has any tip, advice or clever blended recipies. I would greatly appreciate it...ty