dal101

On 10/14/2020 at 3:30 PM, Lychee said:

Ah, that's very interesting cat woman, you have such helpful information thank you. I clearly have the problem with the sugar alcohols. I was prescribed them post surgery in the soluble pain killers and a liquid antihistamine (reaction to something causing pain and swelling in my mouth) and I had the most unpleasant shaking, shivers and diarrhoea so managed without painkillers (wasn't in too much pain) and took an antihistamine tablet cut up. Can be tricky keeping away from sweeteners and sugar which is why I haven't had any Protein Shakes at all, they seem to have one or the other in them. I'm managing Protein though with carefully balanced meals and at 8 weeks out all seems well.

Good Luck dal101, you'll figure it out.

I ordered a Protein powder called Phd diet whey which has artificial sugars in it (I think!) , I have a feeling I wont react to it as say to something like slim fast which is higher in sugars and carbs. But yeah, I guess we'll see how it goes...

1 hour ago, Deb9386 said:

I'm having surgery just before you dal101 and also trying to sort the shakes for afterwards. My Dietitian recommends the Slimfast Protein (along with various other Protein shakes) and I have to say I was quite surprised when I bought it to see how much sugar/carbs are in it. I've got a variety of other shakes as well to try post-op so I suppose I'll just have to see what works!

Yeah, I think my dietitian mentioned diluting things that might be sweet, so diluting the slimfast might be the way to go.

Althou I have now ordered a protein powder called Phd diet whey (chocolate) which is lower in sugar.

I guess we will both see how it goes

Do you think the use of drains and the lovenox injections post op is for patients with a bigger BMI?

1 hour ago, Glowup Jess said:

For the nausea they gave me meds , the gas I had to pass it on my own. They tried to promote walking but I couldn’t yesterday

my liquid intake is pretty low the goal is 400 ml before I leave and I only have 60. The nausea is making it hard to drink but it’s not that bad today

if I don’t meet goal l have to stay another night

Hope you meet the goal and the nausea reduces for you.

Hi

I am preparing for post op diet (gastric bypass) and I am looking at Protein powders / shakes.

I know slim fast are rather tasty but I am worried the sugar in it might cause dumping syndrome. Is it best to avoid and try another Protein Powder?

Thanks

13 hours ago, summerset said:

Carbonated drinks don't stretch your stomach. It's a myth.

Dr. Weiner made a interesting video about this.

I want to believe this. As I love my fizzy drinks.

Hi everyone,

I guess I do have unrealistic expectations for weight loss. I think I got too excited over the honeymoon period thing. Numbers are important to me, so not seeing the scales shift will probably get to me...I know that has to change.

I think once I am post op, I will be more appreciative to not see it as a race.

4 hours ago, Tracyringo said:

Ask yourself what kind of eater am I ? Do you eat a bunch of junk food or do you eat to past full at meal times ? The sleeve is more restrictive so my opinion it is meant for overeaters, but if you are more of a snacker and junk food eater the bypass is better. Just my opinion.

Yes I am more of a junk food eater. I know the bypass wont kill cravings but will help with the malabsorption .

Is it best to avoid carbonated drinks because it stretches your stomach?

Mine has many options. Is varys to liquid diet to solid diet, you can change it per day. I am going to try 1000 cal diet option where its bascially 1 slice bread, 2 x eggs, veg for every meal with yoghurt as a snack.

Hi

Recommended daily Protein is 60-90 grams per person?

I was recently watching a video by Dr Vuong and he mentioned trying to reach high number of protein grams per day will lead to regain. It was suggested reaching a lower number and in the comments values like 40 grams per day were mentioned.

Thoughts?

Hi

I heard gastric bypass is slightly more effective in weight loss compared to the other surgeries? Is this true?

During the honeymoon period, I am hoping to lose 14 pounds per month. How long does this honeymoon period last for?

Has anyone undone their surgery by regaining ?

I am really scared of this happening . I am having a gastric bypass done at the end of Oct and I am self funding.

I heard once u stretch your stomach by overeating, it wont shrink back. This would be the worst case scenario, undoing the hassle of surgery and wasting all that money.

Thoughts?

ANyone have Polycistic ovaries (PSO) ?

Did anyone find after surgery , the weight loss helped with symptoms such as excessive body hair or other symptoms? I wonder if PSO makes you more prone to dumping symdrome since carbs and sugar is already problematic?

I had the balloon for a year and got it removed last april.

It didnt work for me. No restriction felt, I ate normally. Only time I felt it is when I ate quickly.

I am a emotional eater, I dont think I was prepared very well. But honestly its best investing money elsewhere.

Hi

Mine is on halloween lol, 31st October. Its a gastric bypass. Going to start the Liver diet soon.