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I am a few months pre-op and want to get things organized. What amount of Protein and carbs and calories should I be looking for in a Protein Powder ?

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It sounds totally normal. I am 9 days out and the first few days you're only supposed to sip Water. Approximately two tablespoons every 15 minutes, so just keep at it I had the bottle of water beside me 24/7 constantly sipping sipping away. And it slowly gets easier and you can drink more at what over the next five days or so

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It sounds totally normal. I am 9 days out and the first few days you're only supposed to sip Water. Approximately two tablespoons every 15 minutes, so just keep at it I had the bottle of water beside me 24/7 constantly sipping sipping away. And it slowly gets easier and you can drink more at what over the next five days or so

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It sounds totally normal. I am 9 days out and the first few days you're only supposed to sip Water. Approximately two tablespoons every 15 minutes, so just keep at it I had the bottle of water beside me 24/7 constantly sipping sipping away. And it slowly gets easier and you can drink more at what over the next five days or so

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Good luck, a little bit of advice get up and walk as soon as you can get that gas moving. It sure makes you feel better

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So far so good!!!! Just started pureed foods today and getting full SO fast. Still in a little pain when I lean in certain positions. How are you feeling?

A drain could be needed but the over whelming majority of the time it will be surgeon preference (ie that surgeon likes to put a drain in all their patients). Easiest way to find out is ask

I had to have a drain and it stayed in for a week. It was a pain in the butt and make that side of my body not heal as fast but it was so simple when the Dr removed it, I didn't even feel it, no joke there is no reason why your family dr couldn't remove it unless your surgeon just insists on him doing it.

I dont freeze mine

But adding Protein powder to sugar free pudding has been a staple of mine. Never had an issue and its always refrigerated

Freezing whey Protein has no effect on it. It can change the original consistency of what you had frozen though. Cooking Whey protein depends on how long and at what temp you cook it. Whey Protein begins to break down the amino acid bioavailability when the temperature hits 167 degrees Fahrenheit. That breakdown makes the protein much harder for the body to digest. As an example: if you cook it at 194 degrees Fahrenheit for over 5 minutes you still have 80% solubility, so you only lost 20% efficacy. What bodybuilders do is mix it in after its heated and eat it right away. Also, don't always cook it. Make shakes, stir into pudding, applesauce, etc. Hope this helps [emoji106]


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 234
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?

I do it all the time. Works great in chili and Soup.

Nov 28 for me, Canada has been a 3.5 year wait

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Nov 28 for me, Canada has been a 3.5 year wait

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Nov 28 for me, Canada has been a 3.5 year wait

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Nov 28 for me, Canada has been a 3.5 year wait

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I had a high Protein diet two prior to surgery, which consists of Protein Shake, lean meats, and lots of greens

Seeing surgeon for consult on September 26th. Hoping to schedule for end of November

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so excited took my insurance 3 days to approve I thought that was fast my surgery date is for 9/18/2017 so excited cant wait .
next goal is this liquid diet I have to find out about on Tuesday

If you have a pre-existing condition of GERD (aka acid reflux) than you should seriously consider Gastric Bypass over VSG. Please discuss this fully with your surgeon next month as it is crucial for determining the right surgery for you.
I also disagree with the previous poster's statement of "so many fewer complications and long term complications seem better." Not an accurate assessment of RNY versus VSG. Again, work with your surgeon on getting the facts for your situation.
Good luck!

I had reflux before visa and did the sleeve with no problems at all. My hubby had rny 11 years ago he had reflux before and after. His recovery was awful with lots of complications. I am biased. Vsg wins hands down for me. So many fewer complications and long term consequences seem better- i.e., Vitamin absorption and medication restrictions aren't a problem. That's my 2 cents.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 188 GW 135

The Protein powder should be with more than 20 grams of protein and very low sugar like 1 gram,

I am a few months pre-op and want to get things organized. What amount of Protein and carbs and calories should I be looking for in a Protein Powder ?

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Also try Beans. I'm vegetarian so my pureed phase will be hummus, black bean Soup, refried beans...

Hi, I don't have a date yet, but nutritionist has given me a pre-op diet to try. it is 1200 calories. designed to shrink the liver, so it is out of the way. it is low fat low carb. I believe I need to do it for 2 weeks prior to actual surgery.