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You're the first person I've seen that has mentioned buffalo. My husband and I have left red meat almost totally behind and switched to bison a year ago. He had a blockage and after that scare and his stent was in place....we really changed a lot. We both read labels!! His nutritionist said that bison was so low in fat and especially sat. fat that it was like eating skinless chicken breast or fish...it is also very high in protein....perfect for me!!! The trick is I learned after much research, the buffalo must be nothing but grass fed, no grains at all. I order ours from a ranch in Texas and one in Wisconsin. Both ship the meat to our home on dry ice! It's soooo good!

Y'all have answered a lot of questions for me. About the Carnation instant breakfast....you add the protein powder to it? Is it made with milk or water? We cannot have milk in the beginning, correct? The first week is what I have heard.

I have been trying out protein packets to find one that I like....The Jay Robb protein (Whey and egg white) are both available in single serving and both good. I prefer the egg while, but the whey is the best one I've tried so far. I mixed it with 6 oz of Water and it is NOT bad. I added a cap full of vanilla extract and it really made a difference. I haven't tried the choc. only because they were out....I expect it to be even better than the vanilla. The choc. egg white was good....no funky taste at all. I found them at Whole food and at GNC. Good luck Anna!!!!

I can't wait...I just looked at when you were sleeved. You've done amazing! Congrats!

thanks for the web site...everyone says that our tastes change post op....i wonder why!! how interesting!

I tried the Jay Robb Egg White sample size from whole food. I don't see anyone talking about those, but they're great. They do not taste bad at all. Have you tried them and are they ok with the doctors? That's the big question. I haven't had surgery yet, I'm schedule for the seminar next month. I guess I'll find out then! I hope it will be fine because if so, I'll be fine! :thumbup:

I'm trying to find stuff I like before surgery and had found a great smoothie using the vanilla Greek yogurt, some fruit, unflavored Protein powder, cocoanut flavoring and pineapple.....someone here asked about the carbs in the yogurt and suggested the plain, so I've tried it and added a Truvia and some vanilla....it's worked just fine. I think I'll be able to use it different ways by itself as well with flavorings and fruit....and now some other suggestions here I'll jot down too! Good luck!! I'm learning a lot about carbs. I had no idea. I go to my seminar next month; surgery in June. So much to take in and retain!! :thumbup:

Shonda, You look great, what an inspiration. You had surgery on my birthday!! I'm scheduled for surgery on June 11th - I cannot wait!! I'll attend the seminar on April 6th!! I'm ready to get this show on the road. Watching all y'all keep me so "up" and so motivated!!! Keep up the good work, and your fiancee is a cutie!!

I can't even imagine it in my WILDEST dreams! LOL

I'm scheduled for June surgery too! I don't think there is a huge problem with not being able to stop losing though. They just add higher calorie foods from what I've been reading. I've been following the faithful here since around Thanksgiving. Nothing has sent up red flags to me! Have you talked to your surgeon about your concerns? I'm going to the seminar next month, hopefully all my questions will be answered. I'll be sure and ask about this now!

I'm scheduled for surgery in June - seminar on April 6ht!!! Is it hard to figure out WHAT to eat after the liquids, mushies and all that while you are healing? Do we have to count carbs, fat grams etc. or just 'watch' what we eat? How difficult is this tool to work with? It seems like just watching what we eat....keeping Protein up and sugars at a min. Sat. fat and partially hydrogenated stuff OUT...I'm just thinking of stuff we've changed since my husband had a stent put in....plus a little of what I've read here. Am I correct or am I in for a lot of counting and adding in my head??!! :thumbup1: I cannot wait to get started on this journey!

Great information, thanks!!!

Thanks Barbann....I can and will give it up just in case. I don't "need" it, I just started taking it because my husband did. It did lower my cholesterol, but it was in the 180's already and dropped to the 160's. It is currently in the 140's and that is without prescription medication!! My husband had a stent put in a year ago, so our diet has changed, much less red meat is all I can figure. Of couse HE LOST 20 lbs. I LOST FIVE!!!! LOL My cholesterol dropped though!!! Thanks again!!

I feel like my grandmother!! LOL I DO have one of those Monday - Sunday pill holders!! It is a lot to be taking, but my family doctor had me start the calcium, multi, when I turned 40....I started the fish oil when my husband did because of his slightly high cholesterol and it dropped it from 180 to 165!! I've just stayed on it because! When we moved to WI our doctor told us we NEED to take vit D, and I agree, there is NOT nearly enough sunshine up here! We are native Texans, we are use to some sun!! LOL The nurse at Dr. Davidson's office said after surgery, they will want my B12 levels to be "off the chart" - why is that???!!! Does anyone know??!!! The gummy Flintsone vitimins....great idea! Someone said something about the difference in calcium...I'm not sure, but there IS a difference with the calcium citrate (sp?) vs plain calcium.

9 gr. is what is in the Greek yogurt I am using - is that a lot?? I am so glad you asked!!! Tell me what a lot is. I am not sure what to look for, even though I have not had surgery yet, I am watching the carbs, but neither my husband or I are sure WHAT is considered a lot. Also, about the Stivia, I have used it and like it but currently I am using something called Sun Crystals, it is stivia and cane sugar. 5 cal. per packet. Is that something I should give up after surgery? Thank you in advance!

Just curious....because I am scheduled for surgery in June....do you take pills or have you found liquid supplements? Currently I am taking magnesium, fish oil, vit D, C and a multi as well as calcium. I just want to know, will I continue with these AND add B12? Can I take these or do I need to start looking for them in liquid form? I know I can lay off the fish oil for a while. My cholesterol is LOW....but what about the others?? Any idea?? My seminar appointment is in April...I guess they can answer all of my questions, but I'm excited and anxious to get started!! :001_tongue:

I am so excited. I bought the smalled thing of a Whey protein powder to try that I could find, and I can 'make do' - but I am not thrilled. It is unflavored and I am adding fruit, Greek yogurt (vanilla) etc. It is thick and still, even unflavored, doesn't taste great....BUT, I came across a sample size envelope of a new one yesterday and it is really good. It's egg white protein....I got chocolate and added about a TB of Smuckers natural peanut butter, five ice cubes and four oz. of the vanilla Greek yogurt. It it kind of like a Reeses cup! Good enough you might PAY for it! I found it at Whole Foods, it is by Jay Robb and has no sugar but 24 grams of protein! It comes in vanilla and strawberry as well.

I think we've all felt this way. At a restaurant I will have the waitress box it up or if it isn't enough to take home, I've even poured a lot of salt on it, and pushed it away. At home, I have told myself over and over again, it is NOT wasting....whether I put what is left on my plate in the garbage disposal or whether I 'digest' it first....it is going to end up in the same place. :blushing: Beleive it or not, it helps to think of it like that and know it's the truth! I hope that when I AM sleeved this summer, I will keep this attitude!! Good luck!

Linda, What a 'good choices' when it comes to TexMex after getting sleeved? It is a must have, but and I'm real versatile....so what do you choose? Are chips and salsa a total no no before your meal comes? I'd say they're out!

What about unflavored protein powder?? I've been experimenting with smoothies, but I have not added protein powder to one yet. I HAVE been using something new that I've read about somewhere on one of these boards...Greek Yogurt it's about double in protein of any other brand of yogurt. It smells and tastes a little more yogurty but when I add the fruit, banana or pineapple so far.....sugar-free Hershey's syrup or vanilla or coconut extract....all the yummy stuff to make a smoothie, it makes a good, healthy drink. The yogurt is 16 gr of protein for 6 oz. Adding the protein powder is going to make this a great source...WON'T IT????!!!

it worked!!!!!!! thanks Tiff!!!

Should I be sampling protein powders now, pre-op? I'm really interested in UN-flavored....are they really un-flavored? I've been experimenting with smoothies. I.E. Greek yogurt (high in protein) with a banana, pineapple or SF Hershey's syrup, maybe some coconut or vanilla extract. I've come up with some pretty good ones. Will adding the powder change them, that is my question! Advice is welcome!!! (any brands recommended? what's best and what is considered low in sugar; low in carbs?) Thank you in advance!

hey y'all....i have a totally off topic question. i've tried to get the weight loss 'ticker' but cannot figure out how to get it on my posts permanently. HELP!!!

I can't wait to get sleeved.....for some reason I thought the sliming was something associated with being banded. No?? WHAT is it??!!!!

How many incisions will we have? For some reason I am thinking five or six...is that correct? I know Dr. Davidson uses staples. Is that common?