shellyd67

I'm 9 weeks post op and can manage 3oz of fish but only 1 1/2 of chicken.

Met with endocrinologist last week and I posted about my Vitamin levels being pretty good so far but my Protein levels are low. Not dangerously low, but she was concerned. I was flabbergasted because I get at least 80 gms in a day. She asked how many carbs I was eating Per day and I get under 25 gms per day. She said I need to do 75 gms per day or my weight loss will slow down because I don't eat enough carbs for my body to burn fat.

It is hard to get all my protein in and Fluid and now to try and get 75 grams of carbs ?? How am I gonna manage this ? ????anyone else have similar issue ?

I always use a blender (ninja) I make two shakes at a time , and let them settle in the fridge for an hour or two to eliminate some of the foam. You will get much better results with a blender of some sort. ????

I use the Patches & just had labs & they are working fine. I also have not had any side effects ...

I havent heard of the Patches. Where do you get them and how much do they cost? Does insurance cover them? Do you need a prescription? Is it just for the multivitamin?

PATCHMD.com will explain it all. I also recommend doing your own research. For me, they are super convenient and one less thing I have to worry about.

Yay !!! ????????????????????????????????????

You look fabulous !!! ????

Almost five months ago. I started losing hair between 3&4 months.

I know it's coming and I'm dreading it ... My hair is thin as it is ... ????

Good to know! I've been using the patch on most days for a month now. I go for my labs in mid November. It's so much easier to put on the sticker than chew up those awful Vitamins.

I've had a lot of hair loss, but no memory loss. Well, I don't attribute my poor memory to the surgery. I attribute it to 3 kids, full time job, and being over 30.

How far post op are you ? I'm 8 weeks and no Hair loss yet. I just had my hair done last week and my stylist said it isn't growing as quickly, but no loss as of yet ????????

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No Hair loss as of yet according to my stylist and as for memory loss, none yet ...

I promised to post and let the other PatchMD Vitamin Patch users know how my labs came out. They are right on themoney other than my Vitamin D being a little low. I see the Endocronologist on Friday and I'm sure she will advise me on what additional supplements I need to add to my daily routine. I am so glad they are getting the job done !!!

I lost 13 lbs pre-op. I did shakes & broth only and didn't cheat once. I was too scared of my liver not shrinking enough ????

I use all Unjury products and really like them. Once you get used to the Protein smell, it's easier ...

I loved nothing more than my morning cup of coffee pre-op.

I lost the taste completely for coffee post-op. Go figure ? ☕️☕️

I drink Decaf hot tea with Splenda and a splash 1% milk.

I like her and think she has a fabulous personality.

I do think she is kidding herself though. Life is not fabulous at almost 400 lbs.

The health risks and physical limitations are just overwhelming at her size.

I wish her all the best ????

I use a Multivitamin patch from patchmd.com it's $19 for a 30 day supply. No more need to take pills. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1444012210.267688.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1444012359.224323.jpg

I use PatchMD as well. Have you had labs done since you started using them ? I have labs next Friday and I'm hoping they are doing their job ????

That's awesome !! The liquid diet goes so fast !! It is so well worth it ????

Five weeks out and my days are about half "one shake a day" and half "two shakes a day." I eat what I can, but if at the end of the day I haven't made my Protein goal, I have a Syntrax nectar with extra Water to make sure I'm getting hydrated. :-) It's funny, for 3 months before surgery I was doing a Premier Protein shake for breakfast, and then many days one for lunch or dinner, and the other meal small Protein stuff. So, basically, I'm eating just like I was the three months *before* surgery. :-)

My NUT and my surgeon are both just fine with supplementing with Protein Shakes, as long as they are low calorie and not being used like extra Snacks. So, I don't do any of that fancy make my own stuff, because it's so easy to make those add up to 300 or 400 calories. If I have met my protein goal, no more shakes.< /p>

Yes, I can see the calories adding up with fancy shakes lol

Mine are 192 calories each because I use 1% milk to mix them, so 1/2 of my daily calories are coming from shakes at this point. It's all I can do ... I get the other 300-400 calories with fish/seafood of some sort and maybe some cheese & yogurt ...

I stayed 2 days. I felt great but my heart rate was a little elevated, so they suggested another night.

It just depends on what you eat. I don't do breakfast foods because none of it has enough Protein. I can't eat enough eggs hit a meal Protein goal.

My goal is to have about 20g of protein per meal. I can eat 4 fish fillets in a day an accomplish this, hitting around 80g of protein. If I had chicken or turkey I could never make it. I can't eat enough of those. Or I have shrimp or crab. I am sticking to seafood for now because it easier to meet my goals naturally.

Lots of people have shakes though. I have them on occasion if it is near the end of the day and I forgot to eat.

I usually eat fish or seafood everyday. It is much easier than poultry. I still can't meet my goal ... In due time I guess ????

Ok, that makes me feel better !! Thanks ????

I am in no way able to "eat" all my required Protein per day so I have to do 2 Protein Shakes. I try and space meals and drinks out, but there just isn't enough hours in the day. I'm required 80 gms per day and I always meet that and usually have 90-100 gms.

I have read that a lot of people do at least one shake, per day for 6 months or more ... Just curious on how others handle this ...

I use it in my shakes and it's very good. My NUT approved it also.

Welcome to the zit club ...???? my skin has been so bad I went to the dermatologist. I have great skin and always have but not anymore.

how long has it been since your surgery and is it getting clearer and did your dermatologist prescribe you something?

I am 6 weeks post op. I had a bad rash that I did get a prescription for but I didn't get anything for the breakouts. I am just treating them OTC. It stinks !!

Welcome to the zit club ...???? my skin has been so bad I went to the dermatologist. I have great skin and always have but not anymore.