KristinaRnY

I like the Fuji apple pear I think it is, it's been awhile since I've had it though I don't remember how sweet it is :-p

My NUT informed me that "starvation" mode never actually occurs unless you have 7% body fat or less. And that it's not something that should be worried about, but it's helpful to keep your body guessing, if you aren't losing eat a few hundred more calories. For example day 1&2 800 calories per day, day 3 1000-1100 calories then back down to 800 and so on.

I guess I'm just going to have to go try some, it seems like it would be much harder to get your protein in without the whey, hemp protein has 15g per serving rather than 60g errr

I've asked this question on many threads now and have yet to get a reply! Has anyone tried any protein shakes that are whey free? Like rice, hemp, or soy? How are they? What's the best in your opinion. I'm allergic to whey and am pre op but was searching for an alternative now.

kpatnode90

kpatnode90

That's the spot, I'd get really sharp sometimes debilitating pains

That's the same antibiotic I use, once I became a vegetarian and lost weight through exercise it became noticeably better. I'm pre op and was hoping it would be less obnoxious post op, sometimes it's a pain to keep trekking at the gym during these flares.

Has anyone had this skin condition pre op or post op? I'm informed it is often weight related. Just curious if it changed with WLS? If you don't want to post feel free to pm me.

Thank you so much for the websites and recipes! Have any of you tried any protein shakes that are whey free? I'm allergic to whey I saw hemp, rice, and soy (I think) protein shakes, I plan on trying them now to see which I like best but any insight if you've tried them would be awesome

I was just interested in hearing what everyone's favorite post op foods were so I could have opinions on things to try. I don't think I'm getting ahead of myself, I'm only trying to prepare and have a functioning kitchen. My eating habits now are great, I've been in the program 13 months now and have lost a good amount of weight on my own through diet and exercise. Although I'm overweight I've never been insecure, I love myself now and will love myself at any weight. But I can tell when someone is being snarky. Even she admitted at the end of my last consultation that there is nothing about my eating that I need to improve on at this point in time. I don't think there is anything wrong with asking questions, especially post op questions when you are pre op, in fact I think it's really important to know whether or not the post op diet is something you are willing to do. For me I am, I wasn't looking for a specific food list, I could find that anywhere on the internet, I wanted personal experiences not a generic list.

I just had my bloodwork and urine analysis done yesterday, they are supposed to be calling me to schedule an ultrasound of my gallbladder pre op, I have already had issues with it and have been to the ER twice so I'm hoping they just get rid of the damn thing

. My stomach is what I'm worried about and I too call it my spare tire! Lol

I am 23 and have always had nice skin and I've only been really big this last year and a half so, fingers crossed. Lol

Anyone?

Doesn't you NUT have a plan for you or have you not got that far? You will find everyone on here has a different eatingI plan and time frame. First 2 weeks post I could only have Protein shakes, yogurt and cream of chicken soup, along with clear liquids...sf swiss miss with a scoop of unflavored protein was my daily go to drink After 2 weeks I could only add egg, cottage cheese and ricotta....I made a baked ricotta every day..yum! At week 4 I could have moist meats, I dont have to puree any of my food just has to be really moist...I use my crock pot for chicken and turkey, can have any flaky fish and soy products, no beef I stay on this stage for 4 weeks Because I eat so little I make one thing and eat it for couple days . I just had all my bloodwork done for surgery today and a urine analysis, I've met with the nutritionist several times and she honestly just looks at me like I'm disgusting, she hardly says a word and didn't even want to see my food journal they required me to keep for the past 6 or so months. Unfortunately I have kaiser insurance and she's the only one in the bariatric department in my area. I've asked her about post op foods and she said i will get that information in my pre surgery conference where they will have me try shakes

Now I understand everyone is different and everyone pouch is sensitive to different thing. I'm scheduled for surgery in March and I was just wondering what were some of your favorite foods transitioning through the stages of liquids as mushies to solids.. I need some ideas of things to try

Hello everyone, I am not 40 but I was reading your discussions on protein powder, I am having surgery in March and am allergic to whey, have any of you used a whey free protein that has worked well for you?

Thank you for your reply!! I got ripped off in the boob department, I'm 327 lbs and can't quite fill out a c cup so maybe I will get lucky! It seems like it's inevitable that i will have loose skin on my stomach but if i can get enough shrinkage to where it looks like I may have just had twins lol I can cover that with clothing, I'm mostly concerned about my arms and legs, I want to be able to wear cute shorts and shirts!

hey everyone I am 3 months pre op, my surgery is in march. I was just wondering how many of you are post op or are even at your goal and did not have to surgery to remove excess skin. I want to know your secrets! :-D right now I walk 2 miles a day to and from the gym 5 days a week where I do 2.5 miles on the elliptical on the weight loss setting, and 2-3 days a week I'm doing zumba toning with sticks. I drink lots of water and eventually as I start losing more I'll start toning more. Just wanted to know what your exercise regimen looks like