Leelee Macdee

I had my surgery on March 3, 2017, and I am feeling quite depressed now. Starting to wonder if this was a gigantic mistake on some levels. I cannot find foods that agree with my pallet or tummy. I just didn't think I would have such a difficult time. I have tried salads, but the dressing don't agree. I am so sick of chicken, fish upsets my stomach..etc etc. If anyone has any help or time to talk and help, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm only eating 1-2x in a day.

Hi there, I had RNY Oct 3, 2016 and doing great. It is had at first. salad wasn't on my allowed list till 3-4 months out as the greens and raw veg can be hard to suggest I think. I know the foods are boring right now, but give yourself a pat on the back for getting this far. I struggled with nausea in the evening the first 4-5 months and still have some trouble feeling tires from time to time. My dietitian said 3 months of feeling tired is totally normal and to not push it. Any questions let me know :-)

Hi LeeLee. My name is Paula. I am 63 y/o, and had my gastric bypass on April 5, 2017. I have some problems with vomiting. When I do I go back to the liquid diet for 24 to 48 hours. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce, Protein Drinks, and Water. It always helps.

Buy unflavored Protein Powder and add to anything you eat or drink.

1 oz of mixed nuts, 1 oz of chicken cubes and 1 oz of Swiss cheese= 27 gr Protein.
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In the beginning I didn't have anything that didn't have Protein in it. I drank Protein shakes at "meal" premier shakes, and I had Syntrax nectar as my Water between meals. So I was drinking Protein all day, and getting my protein in. If your shakes are too thick and it is taking you too long to drink them, get something that is the consistency of Water like Syntrax Nectar.
Also adding unflavored protein to lukewarm broth. Warm fluids were easier for me to drink, and I could drink more of them, so unflavored protein and broth is a great way to get more protein in also.

Besides shakes, I eat lots of tuna, chicken or turkey. Lean pork is a good choice too. eggs are great, and now that I am on solid food, I will eat one or two Quest Protein bars a day.
I also like ground beef, but there is a calorie penalty not everyone is willing to pay. I just made some killer chili that has 25 grams of Protein in a half cup serving, but it also has 275 calories. The good news is, virtually all of the carbs are from Beans, which means I am getting some good Fiber too.

Boy, I remember those days, just keep doing the best you can, it will come together, I struggled with Water, and as you said, waiting to eat after drinking it was difficult for me. But now I get around 70-90 Protein in a day, so if I get low day I am not too worried. Fish is lighter on your tummy and is packed with Protein, canned tuna with a little mayo is good too. Peanut Butter also goes down well. Like the above said, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, all help. Keep a scale handy, to keep track of oz's as protein goes up with larger amounts, eggs as well , hard boil them to have on hand.

I forgot the occasional PB2 (peanut butter replacement).
Nachos using cheese squares as "chips".

Try nectar fuzzy navel Protein it is clear and tastes like tang. Ask the doctor if you need a certain amount of Water or if the Protein Drink counts for that. Mix plain Greek yogurt with sugar free jelly. Eat cottage cheese...mostly the Protein drinks. My doc let me count liquid Fluid oz I drank 3 a day in the beginning. I'm going on 3 yrs out.
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Babybell cheese is 5 pro.
.5 cup cottage cheese is 10 pro.
.5 of a large Wendy's chili is 11.5 pro.
Greek yogurt used as sour cream in chili.
Homemade meatballs!
Sausage or bacon for Breakfast.
eggs with havarti and hot sauce, if you want more Protein scramble with Greek yogurt to make them fluffy.
Shrimp! They go down easy anytime that I'm having an off day.

I am 6 weeks post-op and I am having trouble getting my 60-80 grams of protein! I know there are some days that I am only getting at most 20 grams. I try to drink a Protein Shake a day which is 30 grams but don't always get one in. As for my meals. I try to make it as high in Protein as I can but I am still only able to eat maybe 1/2 cup of food at my meals. Some meals not even a 1/2 cup! So with trying to get my Water in and not drinking too close before or after meals and trying to get a shake in during my drinking I am having trouble! What are some tricks you guys use in order to get or what are some high protein food choices you guys use in order to get as much as we need? Thank you for any helpful tips or ideas!
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