Jennifer Rogers

I use Genepro. I bought it off Amazon. It's a smaller scoop. The serving size is only 1Tbls and it packs 30g protein. It's tasteless and 100% dissolvable

No no...the protein powder I just got "Genepro" is 30g per 1 Tbls. So that's perfect. But how much soup are you adding that to? I just made lemon pudding with 2 Tbls of protein (60 g). I'm eating a little now, but put the rest in popscicle molds for Jello Protein Pudding Pops!

I do. But I added protein powder to cream of potato last night and couldn't do it. How much protein powder do you use to how much soup? @@Elode maybe I added too much

@@jstrong630 how far out are you? And what are you allowed to eat?

Lol! @@Elode I appreciate your advice though! I know I probably sound "picky or finicky", but I swear, I've never had a picky finicky bone in my body. I'm praying it works itself out, because I really am concerned with malnutrition. Thank you again for your thoughts

Refried beans and cheese I enjoyed the first time I tried it, but that lasted a total of one time...then I couldnt stand to swallow even the first bite. NOTHING has a taste..I mean absolutely NOTHING. And the texture of everything going down is just grody!

I can't stand the full fluids foods either. I thought I was just sick of that phase, because I was feeling the same way with those. I think I may take your advice and go back to that phase anyway and do the best I can with it. Thank you!

See I'm still struggling with food controlling me, and it's not because I'm craving or wanting something...24/7 I'm always trying to figure out what to fix that doesn't make me want to gag. I waste so much food "trying" things, in hopes that it is something I can swallow without gagging. I'm really struggling. To be honest, I wish I never had to even look at food again. But I also want to live, so.....

Congratulations! Getting approved and getting surgery date was such a huge burden off my shoulders. December 3 will be here so fast it'll make your head spin!

I was sleeved on 10-21-14. The first week I had no trouble getting my protein and fluids in, the second week, there didn't seem to be enough hours in the day to get my fluids in and I couldn't tolerate even half of one protein shake. Someone here recommended Genepro Protein, so I ordered it. In the meantime, I quit bothering to even open a protein shake...it was just wasteful as I couldn't drink it anyway. It really weighed heavily on my mind. This past week my nutritionist put me on soft, well chewed food (not breads rice, or pastas yet, but pretty much anything else as long as it is chewed well). And, my Genepro arrived yesterday. I thought "thank heavens...I can eat food AND I have protein that I can mix into my food! Now I can be compliant with my protein intake" Um, not so much. I had been collecting recipes that I could eat at this stage, so I started making a new one everyday since Tuesday. I've not been fond of any of them...and I've made a variety of different things. I can't eat any more than 1-2 Tbls per meal or snack, no matter what it is. And it's not because I'm "full", it's because the taste of ANYTHING literally repulses me. I have to mentally prepare myself before I swallow because it just feels soooo disgusting going down. So if I can't eat that means I can't mix my protein, and I'm obviously not eating enough to get my requirements through the food. Well, this evening I decided that maybe I just didn't really like the new recipes so I decided to make something I've made for years and has always been a favorite. Nope. Same scenario. I literally cannot stand food. I am getting depressed because this isn't going the way I wanted. I have the greatest desire to be compliant and I TRY, every single day. It's not about wanting something different or "cheating", it's that I can't eat. My dietician says "you're early out...just keep trying, it'll get better". *sigh* I guess, but I feel like a failure, even though I'm losing (OF COURSE IM LOSING! I'm starving myself to death...this isn't what I wanted!) sorry for the long vent, but I'm so upset this evening.

I had surgery at 7am on October 21, spent that night, had a swallow study done the following morning, spent that night, and was discharged the next afternoon. I don't know why he keeps his patients two nights.

I started the day after, and I was also worried about it. It wasn't a big deal,the only issue I had was that it was exceptionally heavy and lasted almost 10 days. The nurse told me it was due to the blood thinner shots that I got 2 times a day for 3 days during my time in the hospital.

I'm a 42F at 219lbs. I am PRAYING diligently that I'll lose every bit of boob I've got.

I had a 2 night stay, with no complications, but my surgeon keeps us the first night because he requires a swallow study (to check for leaks) the next morning before we are allowed to drink or eat anything. I think the 2nd night, honestly, is to keep us comfortable on IV pain meds just a bit longer. I could have done outpatient easily, and would probably prefer it...although I sure loved those IV pain meds, the nurses won't leave you alone. I couldn't rest even though I was drugged outta my skull, because they came I'm every 3 hours on the dot, and sometimes in between. I agree with one of those posts above..your surgeon is only a phone call away if something DOES go wrong (and he won't send you home outpatient or not if you aren't ready to his standards). I think outpatient is a great idea.

My daughter in law is a vegetarian and truly the healthiest human being I've ever known..in so many ways. She takes her health very seriously. She SWEARS by coconut water. I think I'll pick some up. Thanks!

@@Forsythia and @@Recycled I don't really care either, but I thought it would be interesting to hear the difference in surgeons, etc. I find the topic interesting.

I'm excited for high heel shoes, pretty bras/panties, being able to cross my legs when I sit down, and for my shadow to be skinny. LOL I was sleeved Oct. 21, and I've lost 28 pounds so I'm on my way!! I actually can already cross my legs again but it's not comfortable for long.

Yep. I had lost 10 pounds during the 2 week preop diet and when I got home 2 days after surgery, I had regained that 10 pounds. It took me 4 days to get it off.

Wow, I was allowed crystal light, sf jello, sf poscicles, iced tea sweetened with splenda, low fat strained creamed soups during my first two weeks post op. But that is my programs guidelines. I completely understand your boredom...I was going crazy on what I was allowed by 10 days out too. How bout making a call to your dietician and asking what they recommend? Be sure to specifically mention Crystal Light.

I really don't know @@Megan00 I watched a video of the sleeve procedure on youtube and that surgeon simply said the size he was using is the common size they use in his practice. But as far as using a certain size according to weight, I was 237 the morning of surgery. So.... If that means anything.

Yes, check with your surgeon, but I've been taking pill form of everything since the morning after surgery.

My surgeon told me that he removed 85% of my stomach, and what used to be the size of my two fists is now the size of my thumb. He said he used a 38 French??? Doesn't some surgeons use much smaller than that? Like a 32? I guess mine is the right size for me cause I still can only eat 1-2 Tbls per meal..if that. Can't imagine if it were smaller.

Off topic from this thread, but in regards to your reply @@MichiganChic What do you mean "at 2 years out, it's pretty easy to eat whatever I want"? Do you mean portion size (as in your sleeve can hold as big of a meal as what you want?) Or do you mean, you can eat any type of food without issue? I'm curious...I'm only 3 weeks out and I was under the impression that I would forever consume small portions for the remainder of my life.

I don't enjoy eating anymore at all. I love the "idea" of it, but when I actually eat, it's so anti-climactic and disappointing.

And I wanted to clarify...the kind of chicken salad I had is the kind that you would normally put on a sandwich. Mixed with mayo, onions, etc. I only had about 1Tbls, but I wanted to make sure I track every bite I put in my mouth.