jess9395

I feel the same way about synthrax nectar. It's the whey isolate. The matrix has different types I protein.

I am at six weeks out and still can't get that many calories in most days. Focus on the Water and Protein and if you get those in I wouldn't worry about the calories.

I had the back pain! It was my worst pain. I think it's because my abdominal muscles were so traumatized I wasn't using them to support my back as I should. Six weeks out now and my back is fine. Hope yours gets better soon!

I applied online back in November they called to verify info and get my dr to write a prescription maybe late December. I got 4 18 packs of premier Protein, two large bottles of liquid Vitamins (with no label or paperwork showing what vitamins are actually in them) and the scar cream about 10 days ago. I google the names on the scar cream (specially compounded by their pharmacy) and it has three great components all compounded together. I think I need to call and see what the vitamins have in them. Dosage is 1.5 tsp 4x a day. If it has everything I need all in there it's probably worth it, but if I am still gonna be taking pills I don't know!

Love synthrax matrix! It's the only one I use.

Jess9395

I'd love to participate next round also! Jessica.stw@gmail.com

I use an app called chimes that does just that!

I'll buck the trend. My husband would have done whatever I wanted, but I just didn't see a reason for him to be there when I was out/under and honestly when I wanted to sleep I just wanted to be alone. He came a few hours post op and stayed a few hours...walked with me, etc. But I had no desire for him to be there overnight either. I sent him home to be with the kids even though my mother in law lives on the property and could have handled them (11 & 15...honestly they could have handled themselves). Everyone is different with pain/sedation/etc. I knew from previous experience I would rather be left alone to recover. I hate being fussed over, even when I was in labor it was "hands off." He could be there but leave me alone, LOL!

I do this too and love it! I also tried mixing it with Choc protein powder and it was like Choc pudding or cookie batter!

Dannon Light & Fit has Splenda not sugar. So if you don't mind artificial sweeteners it's only got the milk sugar (lactose) nothing added.

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Three weeks out I was about 400 calories a day (just looked back over MFP). I am almost six weeks now and averaging about 500 cal/day.

Thanks Ashcase! That was really helpful!

Crazy! Is your dr concerned with what you are going thru? Have any explanations for you?

I'm so sorry! That must be so frustrating!!!! I wish I had something to offer you. You've consulted with your Dr/Nut I am sure. Did they have any advice or input?

I can't figure out how to add by username on MFP only by email! So please add me! Jess9395 or Jessica.stw@gmail.com

Just sent a request! Would love to hook up with folks. I am Jess9395 or Jessica.stw@gmail.com

I am six weeks out now and I can't eat "normally" at a restaurant yet, though some can. I went to Disneyland this week and had to pack a lot of food with me. I did eat cream Soups and chilli. I split a flaky fish entree with DH. Maybe go for Breakfast and get scrambled eggs or an omelette? Or go with the spa idea!

Ditto! I am five weeks out and would never eat if I waited till I was hungry.

I am five weeks out and still struggle bc I can only eat a few bites to a quarter cup. I do a protein shake first thing and make it with protein plus milk by Lucerne. Sometimes I add in PB2 or some Greek yougert to up the protein. I get around 30 from that or a bit more and it helps a lot. Then if at the end of the day I am still not there I try to do a Bariatric Pantry hot chocolate which gives me 15 or 24 if I mix it with milk. I can hardly ever finish the whole one, but it still gives me some protein to up my numbers!

I use these... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007JX59FC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1388728093&sr=8-1

C section was worse by far!

Thanks! I will check those out!

What brand? I have tried two so far and they take like 20-30 mins to dissolve! Would love one that dissolved quickly.