brown eyed gal

I understand, sometimes I wonder that myself!

I did something similar. I took a vanilla premier Protein Shake and added a splash of rum extract, spash of vanilla and nutmeg. Not bad!

I have it occasionally. Sorry I don't know how to stop it!

My goodness, that's great. When was your surgery? My surgery was Oct 22 & I've only lost 12 pounds! Congrats!

Bronxmerci, I'm going to quit whining about my problems. Bless your heart! Keep us posted!

My doctor gave me a prescription for zofran and an ear patch before my surgery. I wore the ear patch for surgery but still have the zofran. I thought it was for nausea? I also don't have any energy, if it'll help for energy, I'll take it. I had a bypass and am 5 weeks out.

Prayers for you! Keep us posted.

How far out did you starting feeling "good"? I'm 5 weeks out and yesterday was horrible. I'd say I have maybe 3 good days out of a week. Just started the foamies so I guess my throat is waking up. I'm afraid to try any more foods. I can have soft fish, but salmon the other night did not go down well, plus I just didn't like the taste.

It just dawned on me that our pouch is only supposed to hold 5 ounces. I regularly drink between 8 to 11 oz of protein drinks. Is that wrong? Should I split that in half. If I drink the whole 11 ounces does the protein absorb in our body or go right through. I'm a very slow looser.

I had my first episode of foamies after eating Salmon last night and it's still happening today!

Also today I've started foaming when I drink my water!

I'm sorry Amylynns, keep us posted! No, I don't see my doc or P.A. until Dec. 5th and I don't know if it's routine for them to run labs then or not. Maybe just based on how I'm feeling? Bless your heart, at least I don't have kids at home! But I do work full time but I'm surely not earning my pay!

Had my surgery Oct 22. I am so TIRED all the time. Taking a shower just plumb wears me out, is anyone else having this issue? I'm getting plenty of Protein and Water.

If my Protein drink is my meal, do I need to wait 30 minutes before I start drinking my Water?

Everything is so overwhelming. I drink a lot of protein shakes but I've been trying to get some meals in and I'v been eating 1/2 cup. I got out my guidelines and reread (they're not very well organized) and saw I'm only supposed to be eating 1/4 C until I'm 6 months out and then I can move up to 1/2 Cup. I hope I haven't stretched my pouch already. It doesn't hurt to eat that much but my nerves may not have healed yet.

I keep seeing stuff about spaghetti squash. Can you buy this already made or do you buy squash and cut it up yourself?

I'm trying to go by my NUT's guidelines and not overdo it but I get hungry and eat and have never "felt" full. Have any of you experienced this?

My surgery was Oct 22, 2014. I just re read my guidelines and realized I'm only supposed to eat 1/4 cup of food until 6 months. When I eat food, I've been eating 1/2 cup? What does your guidelines say? 1/2 Cup does not hurt to eat, but my nerves may not have healed. I posted this elsewhere but didn't many replies. Thanks! Also I'm soooo tired, to take a shower just wears me plub out!

I realize this is an older thread but a great one! Thank you!

I've searched and searched. I want to add unflavored Protein powder to my hot chocolate. How do I do that without it curdling? Thanks!

Well I don't know if it's in my head or what, but it seems like my vision is worse after the surgery?

freelyme, I am in the same boat as you. My surgery was Oct. 22nd. I sometimes wonder if they did anything in there at all! I'm following all the rules and as of this morning I'm only down 9 pounds. I weigh everyday and I know I shouldn't. My pants are baggy and my ring is loose, that's the only way I can tell any difference! It's very depressing! I definitely have buyers remorse. Let's hope that we both have a happier story to tell in the next 6 months!

I had surgery 10/22 and as of today I've only lost 9 pounds. I get all my protein in and my water. It's very depressing! I was walking outside until it turned cold. I start back to work tomorrow and will join the gym and use the treadmill. I have a treadmill at home but for some reason, have an adversion to using it! Isn't that weird.

I never go over 700 calories a day. I have a booklet guide from my nutritionist but it doesn't meantion the size of the protein drinks, just how many protein grams I should be getting....