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I get it but first I must ask, are you moving the scale every time you’re going to weigh yourself? Every time you move the scale it has to re calibrates. So it’s possible your not getting a correct reading. Try to set up in one spot, so you don’t have to move it. I hope that that is the issue. But don’t be discouraged eventually you should reach your goal weight! Good luck!

btw - Unjury is supposedly very high-quality and is used in some hospitals. So you can't go wrong with that - but if your practice is one that recommends whey Protein isolate early out, there are other options out there, as I mentioned above.

This.
I'd check for some kind of affiliation if possible, too, if only out of curiosity.

When I was in the consultation phase before my sleeve surgery, I had one bariatric practice diss PP like yours did. Having been down the bariatric road before, I politely listened and decided that I was going to do what I felt best. BTW-I DID NOT end up choosing that practice, but not for that reason alone.
As others have said, their recommendations seem to be related to the type of Protein in products like PP and their overall nutritive value.
I was a big fan of PP before sleeve surgery and had cases of them. After surgery, I couldn't stand them. I hated the taste and I hated the slimy texture intended to simulate a "shake." My "go to" is Unjury, unflavored or flavored, and I still use them today. Not every day, but I use them to boost protein in some of my routine foods like yogurt. I like it because I like the taste and the versatility of the powders.
What bothers me about your story is that she "made" you order some Unjury while you were in her presence. That kind of behavior is intimidating and threatening. I would CERTAINLY report it and I would probably NEVER return to that practitioner. Unprofessional at the very least.

PP is on the approved list at my clinic, but they did advise that they were seeing an influx of patients complaining of increased Constipation w/i their three months using Premier. Not sure if it has to do with the Protein blend vs. whey isolate factor or not.

IIRC we should watch out for a Protein content of 80% or higher. Didn't have to be a whey protein, could be plant based either.

I should add that if your clinic wants the patients to drink whey Protein isolate early on, there are other brands besides Unjury that use this form of protein (as I mentioned above, the Syntrax Nectar line does as well - but there are others). It seems really inappropriate for her to force you to use a specific brand, though.

Here are the ingredients in Premier Protein. As I mentioned, these forms of Protein aren't as readily absorbable as whey protein isolate. Some programs don't seem to care as much as others, though. Mine wanted us to stick to whey protein isolate (at least for the first few weeks), too.

Water, Premier Protein shake Protein Blend (Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Concentrate), Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), Contains 1% or less of the following: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Inulin, Cellulose Gel and Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Phosphate, DATEM, Salt, Natural and Artificial ...

It seems to me like she might just have a personal preference due to what ingredients she might think are unsavory in the Premier? That's odd. Premier are pretty popular among the bariatric community.

I believe Premier Protein is a whey Protein concentrate or a protein blend, which isn't as readily absorbed by us as shakes made from whey protein isolate. We were told to stick to whey protein isolate the first few weeks after surgery when it would have been tough to get in our 60+ grams of protein through food. Unjury products ARE whey protein isolate - so are Syntrax Nectar products, and a few others. Still, it's weird that she reacted that way rather than just explaining it to you! (I drink a lot of protein blends now, but I'm quite a ways out and can easily get in my protein requirements through food - but I did drink whey protein isolate when I was early out)

While I was on the call with her, she told me to get on my computer and order it. She gave me the website, walked me thru to where the powder was located on the page, and then asked "did you complete the order?". She said she wanted to make sure I was getting it and buying the right thing.

Yesterday I had my first post-op dr. visit (surgery was 8/19). When asked what Protein Shake I was drinking, I told the PA "Premier Protein". She nearly had a heart attack. While she was never rude or nasty, she was very firm and clear that I should NEVER drink that "junk" and I should ONLY be drinking Unjury Unflavored powder - which she made me order during our visit! I thought this was so odd. I went thru the bariatric program at another hospital before changing at the last minute, and PP shakes were not only acceptable with that program, they were encouraged, so I bought two cases of it at costco pre-surgery. I didn't want to waste it, so that's why I'm trying to use it up. Any idea why this program is being so incredibly strict about only being able to drink a certain Protein? I realize programs vary, but this seems unreasonable.

What a b*tch... (sorry)

How did she make you order this?
Anyway, this behavior is worth filing a complaint. A dietician can recommend a product or several products but nothing more.
Does she get paid by this company when her patients order their Protein or what?

Oh wow! I didn't realize it was common for things to be so varied. I just assumed that generally, we had to ease into "harder" foods as our stomach healed. I had a very small piece of string cheese the other day and was bracing myself for instant pain, but nothing...

Oh wow! I didn't realize it was common for things to be so varied. I just assumed that generally, we had to ease into "harder" foods as our stomach healed. I had a very small piece of string cheese the other day and was bracing myself for instant pain, but nothing...

I just posted these to another thread, but here are some recipes I used for pureed (that are so good I'd eat em during soft too!)
Blend 1c low-fat ricotta, 1-2 T caramelized onions, and some finely chopped rosemary using a hand blender for a great whipped ricotta dip. Pressure cooked some cannelini Beans and blended with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice and zest for a white bean dip. Scrape vanilla bean seeds & add pod to low-fat milk and steep over low heat. Remove pod, combine with sugar-free cheesecake pudding and a little bit of almond extract. Tasted like an amaretto cheesecake! For soft foods most of my favorites were fish, but there were a couple of tasty meat recipes as well.
Combine 1T low-cal cream cheese with either some minced shallot/capers or some everything bagel seasoning and serve with some smoked salmon. Poached fish in a milk broth flavored with leek, shallot, saffron. MD-style crabcakes (toss meat in a metal bowl first and listen for any clinking to pick out shells) with very little filler. These were especially great since you can portion into 2-oz mini crabcakes and freeze, then pull them out to broil as needed. https://leitesculinaria.com/44197/recipes-beef-chili.html This recipe was delicious. It's a ground beef chili that has a very soft consistency designed for topping hot dogs or hamburgers. Has some kick but loaded with flavor. Of course, chicken salad and tuna salad. Chopped up a whole rotisserie chicken and made a couple different types of salads- pesto and curry chicken salad. Hope you find some inspiration from these ideas!!

check the blog "The World According to Eggface". She a long-time bariatric patient (and on the board of the Obesity Action Coalition, I believe) and she loves cooking. She has lots of recipes on her blog for all phases.

Hi, I use to consume a lot of hummus and baba ganoush it’s filled with fibers and rich in Omega 3 I managed to lose 96 pounds in the first 6 months my SW was 308 my CW IS 178 I’m 2.6 years from my surgery date still consume a lot of it, remember to do lots of exercise and always consult with your DR

I had a VSG to RNY on 8/11. I was in a ton of pain in the hospital for most of the visit. When I left I was prescribed pain medication and ended up taking the whole thing over the course of the last couple weeks which is something I’ve never done before.

Ive resorted to taking Tylenol several times a day along with icyhot on areas that feel like pulled muscles. I’m even using a heating pad most of the day as well. I’ve even resorted to using one of those motorized carts when doing the shopping because if I don’t, I can’t stand for long periods of time.
I can also tell if I go long times between eating. I accidentally skipped Breakfast the other day because I wasn’t hungry and my shoulder and stomach were in so much pain. I’m also in pain around 20 minutes after I get done eating right where my stomach would be.

Im starting to feel like I’m old and frail instead of in my mid 30’s! Is this pretty much par for the course or do I need to call my doctor? My next appointment isn’t until Thursday.

Pain may be normal, but PLEASE call your surgeon and let him know what is going on. Good luck!!

I was sleeved on 8/19. Immediately after surgery, I was up doing laps around the hospital floor. I was sore, tired, and stiff, but I made myself do it. I went home the next day and could hardly move - even with Rx pain meds. Between gas, being full of fluids & air from the surgery itself, and pain from the incisions (esp. the big one) I was pretty miserable for about a week - then everything literally changed overnight. I woke up one day and felt GREAT. The big incision still hurts, but all of the gas is gone, all of the fluids & air they fill you up with are gone, etc. That said, I'm pretty sure I busted a stitch on the large incision, as of today I'm in agony, but just in that one spot. I'm back on Rx pain meds + an antibiotic and hope they do the trick. I felt like I was doing really, really well until then. Good luck!

My husband works 12-14 hr/day and my son works full time and is taking full time college classes. They do cook a lot of the time, but aren’t always able to, so I jump in. I don’t mind doing it, but the aromas are proving very difficult to deal with!

I added coffee or Decaf to make them less sweet. I didn’t have any phantom tastes but it’s super normal to crave regular food. I thought the soft stage was hard. The good news is that something healthy and mundane like grilled chicken will feel decadent when you move to that phase!

edited to add. Stop cooking for your family if it’s hard on you! They can do it!

it's been a long time for me (over five years), but I do remember that my sense of taste got more intense after surgery - sweet things tasted sweeter, spicy things tasted spicier. I don't notice that anymore and haven't for a long time. Not sure if it went away, or if I just got used to it...