Orchids&Dragons

You're my hero! Thanks for sharing!

We're very similar, except I never had issues before the surgery. I could eat virtually anything and my stomach was fine. I am 4 months post-op. Now the acid churns whenever I eat anything. Some days my voice is hoarse by 10am. I used to love spicy foods. Now they burn all the way down because my esophagus is irritated. I am now on prescription Prilosec 2x/day plus Tums as needed. My surgeon is already considering a revision to bypass, but the insurance company wants to try to control the acid with medication for 6 months first. One thing to be aware of - when PPIs first came out, they were considered safe for long-term use. Now the recommendation is for 6 months or less. So, those of you who are on PPIs might want to research this.

Not like you can change your mind halfway through!

OK, tried the final flavor last night, the cran-grape. Tasted like a grape popsicle. Not bad, but grape isn't my favorite flavor in general. However, I can down .5 oz of anything if I get 15g of Protein out of it! Hope this helps others!

Congrats on your surgery and best wishes for a quick recovery. How are you doing on your fluid intake? Right now, that is far more important than protein. Protein waters are easier to get down than the shakes, imo. They're still quite sweet, like koolaid or gatorade. I water mine down some.

That's so sweet, Lisalou! Hoping that this do-over works great for you!

I promise I'm not being paid to promote them! Just when you find something that works, you've got to share! Because, again, it is 6:30 pm and I've only had 46 g of protein out of my 75g minimum. UGH!

I'll pray for earlier!

I used the chewables, too.

Yes, and thank heavens they come in 2 oz bags! But really, I'd rather have Cheezits I know they're crap but I love 'em anyway. Especially the new overbaked ones. They're the "bad boy" I want to have a fling with!

Jess, I think we have the same cheat DNA! Cheezits cannot come in my house! You're right, there ain't much that tastes better to me, either!

Good luck with your journey! I'd recommend a good food scale - one that can do both oz. and grams. I'm thinking of getting a second one for work. Measuring cups both for dry foods and liquids. (Dry food measures look like the big dipper and measurement is to the rim. Liquid measures have a spout and oz. marked up the side. You can actually get these at the dollar store.) Measuring spoons. 4 oz. Tupperware containers. Mine are marked at 2 oz and 4oz, so very helpful for preparing lunches. The ones I got come in an 8-pack at the grocery store and are freezer/microwave safe.

Thanks, something to think about. I just noticed your weight loss total - CONGRATS! That is awesome, although it was really unkind of the scale to hold back that last .10!

For a 20 oz. Protein water, would you separate it into 5, 4-oz "servings"? I just drink the whole thing down. But, I guess, that would flush the first 16 oz. out of my stomach.

Update: I was really short on protein yesterday so I had 2 of the shots yesterday evening. Pink Lemonade - it was all right. Not nasty or anything, but not awesome, either. Orange - do you like Creamsicles? YUM!

Thanks, Matt! I thought I was losing slowly, but I'm way ahead on their curve! Yeah, me!

Great, thanks for taking the time to google it for me. I remember using these in physical therapy. Gotta get one!

Best wishes tomorrow for an uneventful surgery and a smooth recovery!

Seriously, I'm shocked at how many people who have to touch other people for a living have long fingernails!

Awesome! Congrats to both of you!

YES! to all of it!

You need to start out by giving yourself credit. Despite all the crap you've dealt with, you haven't put all the weight back on. That's amazing to me. Your life is in a better place right now (best wishes on the wedding and congrats on the good job!) It's the perfect time to start putting back together the parts of your life that are still not where you want them to be. If I were you, I'd start with your surgeon's office. They can probably recommend the best options for you in your area. I wish you the best!

Sounds delish!

Yes, they are a good source of protein, but you've got to eat a pretty big serving. Each fluid oz. has about 5g of protein. I would be hard pressed to eat more than 2 oz. in a day. But, if you can eat them, great.

That's good. Also, the protein waters are easier to get down. They're still quite sweet, but not at all rich. Just like the shakes, they count as both fluid and protein. Please try to get your protein levels up. I'm worried about you.