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Any of you add Protein Powder to sugar-free pudding? Does pudding set? One or two scoops of whey isolate? ? I am going to try pre-op to see if it works and if taste is tolerable.

My scientist sister says estrogen is stored in fat of females. During weight loss this estrogen can be released causing unexpected hormone issues. Any of you experience 5his after WLS?

My GI doctor said if used often, this tea dyes your GI system dark BLACK. She's done a number of EGD and colonoscopy where she could not see anything but black tissue. I don't know how long it takes for the tissue to return to normal color. I used this once and had cramping and diarrhea in the morning for over an hour. Probably not for me.

Bariatric vitamins are not regulated by FDA either, So who knows if you"re just getting an expensive version of a deficient vitamin. Don't know if any companies making bariactric vitamins are voluntarily testing their products. I never bought fast food or ate out so difference in food budget so my food budget won't change. I have been eating low carb, whole food (no processed foods) so my diet will be very much the same, So vitamins and calcium will be extra expense for me.

I had required Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) this week. The test is supposed to determine whether my breathing is limited by abdominal fat preventing full expansion of lungs. I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea on BiPAP for 23 years with excess fat around neck and in throat. During PFT I had trouble inhaling and exhaling quickly because obstruction in throat. My Arterial Blood Gas was totally normal so I am obviously able to breathe to meet my needs at rest. But I have restriction of my lung capacity by belly fat. I am only 5 foot 1 inch tall and female so lungs are smaller as well. My BMI is 44 but my weight was 240 pounds (now 220) so I don't weigh 500 pounds. This all explains why I have such a hard time breathing during exertion. Get short of breath with mild walking so exercising has always been difficult. I just cannot move enough air with my lungs during exercise. Hoping weight loss will greatly improve this so I can exercise. Was so relieved that there was a anatomic reason for my inability to exercise. Was so sick of people saying I just needed to exercise to lose weight. In reality, I need to lose weight so I can exercise. Some people (even doctors) just don't understand. End of rant.

I have been warned not to buy large quantities of vitamins at once as they can become outdated. Especially 2 for 1 sales. Double check for expiration dates. Old vitamins lose potency. Also, since FDA does not regulate vitamins, only buy trusted company brands. I was thinking of early postop when can't swallow pills. I am single so have always shopped to just feed myself. My food budget right now (protein shakes and fresh veggies) exceeds what I paid previously.

What does it cost you monthly for vitamins and calcium? I will be taking B12, multivitamin and calcium citrate with D3. Bariactric vitamins are expensive but I will be able to take Woman's CENTRUM chewable. Calcium chews look like at least $50 per month if need 500mg three per day. I can eventually take CITACEL 1200mg slow release but not until I can swallow that large a pill.

She is not "healthy" if needed WLS. Obesity is major health problem. She sounds like typical minimizer. I am healthy and I am not addicted. Cocaine can cause death if electrolytes get out of whack, especially potassium. Messing with cocaine immediately following WLS is huge danger if not able to stay hydrated. In particular, heart rhythm problems.

Ok, I haven't had surgery yet but drink about 80 ounces of water a day because high protein diet (I don't want kidney stone). Because my big belly, I have pressure on bladder like pg women. Also, my age over 65. Does this get better after weight loss?

My surgeon recommendations include Womans Centrum chewable twice a day.

I just started resistance training with 3 lb barbells. Strengthening your arms will help fill in upper arms some. You won't bulk up like weight lifter. Some great YouTube videos on upper arm strength training.

My experience with both Samsung Gearfit and Fitbit has been negative. Anything on your wrist measures all arm movement. One day all I did IS 2 loads of laundry and folded/put away and I recorded 10,000+ steps. A truck driver friend gets 15,000 "steps" by turning steering wheel and shifting. I think an old-fashion pedometer might be better or an app that actually measures distance via GPS.

I am concerned about aggrevating existing problems so have been a little afraid to start out without individualized guidance.

No equipment like PELETON, treadmill, etc. I have total knee replacement and arthritis in ankles. Also have severe sciatica/low back pain. I don't have cable but do have Roku streaming device. Not interested in paying $10-15 a month. I can get gym membership for that.

Fairlife recently came out with the lower sugar shakes. So be sure you read labels. Has Monk Fruit, Sucrulose, and Stevia.

Fairlife Core

I was talking about Fairlife Core Shakes, not the milk.

Also, a lot fewer vitamins/minerals compared to other protein shakes.

Vitamin C is walter soluable and any excess will be released in urine. So taking extra Vitamin C really won't help your immune system.

Both whey and caesin proteins are great for weight loss. Whey generally helps build muscle mass for body builders. Caesin is good for preventing muscle loss during weight loss. Whey is digested much faster than caesin which may produced satiety sooner. Caesin digests much slower so can ward off hunger.

Fairlife Core is made by CocaCola and packs 26g of sugar. That is ridiculous amount of sugar for weight loss. Also, its source of protein is neither whey or caesin. So low quality source of protein.

Really hard to really dissolve gummy so get small bits in stomach.

You mean calcium chewy? Those are different than gummy.

Only liquid, chewable or crushed multivitamins first 3 months. Bariatric Center's Suggested Vitamins BARIATRIC ADVANTAGE: Advanced EA Multi BARIATRIC FUSION: Complete chewable MVI, Iron & Calcium CELEBRATE: Multi Complete 45 CENTRUM WOMAN'S (twice a day) GNC: Woman's Ultra Mega (twice a day)

Oh, and most patients with obstructive sleep apnea still needed CPAP after WLS.