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officially sleeved on August 31st.
Beauitful Day in Hawaii posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was official sleeved on August 31st. at 4:30 in the afternoon. The doctor ended up doing a biopsy of my liver. I ended up staying in the hospital for two days. Due to me having trouble swallowing the 64 ounces of liquid and70 ounces of Protein. Well I finally got it down, but I'mm sick of the Protein drinks they are to sweet for me. Any suggestions. I need to do this for two weeks. I already lost 18 pounds total 9 pounds before surgery and 9 pounds after. Can someone show me how to put a tracker on. Thanks, C -
Everyone's tastes are different. You'll have to try and find what you like. I've had unjury and it's not bad. They sell chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, unflavored, and chicken soup. Unflavored is good to add to other items like applesauce, etc. But it still has a taste. Lately I've been buying The Ideal Chocolate Milk and like it better than Unjury chocolate but again personal opinion. I didn't care for the synthrax brand flavors but those are mostly fruit flavors and coffee flavor, which I don't like anyway, but I hear lots of people love those and Isopure from GNC. Most Protein can be sold in sample size packages. Buy a few from different places and see what you like. Also what you like pre-op may change and you might not like it post-op. that happened to me. I'm going to try the muscle milk cake batter next.
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I buy the Premier Protein shakes in a case from Cosco...160cals and 30gms of protein...they arent thick and they just taste like sweet milk.
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So I was wanting to get an early start on trying out Protein shakes so I know which ones I can tolerate when it comes time for my pre-op diet and also so I can start adding them into my diet as Meal Replacements. That way, when the time comes I'll be use to them and it won't be such a shock, considering I've heard all the horror stories of how hard it was! So, just wondering what shakes y'all enjoy the most/have the best nutritional value and where y'all get them from. Thanks!
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What kinds are good? My surgery is tomirrow doing final preparations :-) can't wait!
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Clear Protein shakes
Italiancurves replied to AbsoluteEnvy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isopure... Comes in many flavors, is clear, 160 cals, 40 grams Protein costs around $5 per 20 oz bottle. NEW WEIGH...I've seen it in watermelon and fruit punch found at Walmart for about $2.50 a vial. Less cals and 42 grams protein but I cannot drink this straight, I pore it into an empty ISOPURE bottle and top of with cold Water. unjury...clear Protein powder u can mix into anything. Broths, juice etc. and once u start back on food you can add a scoop to just about anything. Go to www.unjury.com to order sample packs. Best wishes... -
Hi John, I have usually heard that 3-4 oz is the recommended portion, but obviously one size does not fit all. Most men normally can consume more than women, so you may be allowed a larger portion size. I'm only 4'11', so the nut told me to aim for 50g Protein a day, which is less than a lot of the other recommended grams listed on the posts here. You should talk to your surgeon/nut if they haven't already given you portion sizes. Remember, listen to your body, chew thoroughly, and be cautious - just because you can eat something today, doesn't mean you will not have a problem tomorrow. Good luck! Joan
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Struggling to stick with diet to get a VSG date
Slimsoon1988 replied to Slimsoon1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I binged because having a protein shake for breakfast and lunch basically put me in starvation mode. I always stop eating when i am full. Having the surgery will help me be full faster and help me eat less. Yes I did have a slip up today but I'm an extremely determined person.. To be honest I don't think you can judge my readiness for surgery based on my one little comment. -
Struggling to stick with diet to get a VSG date
joatsaint replied to Slimsoon1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember how hard the pre-op diet was and I only had to do it for 1 week! It was so much harder dealing with the mental hunger - harder than anything I dealt with post-op. What gave me the ability to lose 10 lbs in 7 days was eating almost no carbs. I drank low-carb Protein shakes and when I just had to have some real food, I only ate pork loin or chicken breast. It's tough to get past those carb cravings, but after 2 or 3 days they go away. If you have to have something sweet, try sugar free Jell-O or sugar free Popsicles. Wishing you the good luck. -
I've been keeping to under 1,200 calories. A Protein shake for breakfast, and for lunch and then a light dinner under 500 calories of lean meat or fish and veggies. 2-3 Snacks a day, each under 100 calories. My general day consists of snacks such a a sugar free Jello cup (10 calories) , fat free cottage cheese with sugar free jelly (90 calories) and my favorite, a bag of edamame (90 calories). I found these in the freezer section of Walmart. A box contains 5 or 6 individual steam bags which makes it convenient to take to work. I've found that you can't skimp on the Protein powder that you use. Your run of the mill Protein powder from Walmart tastes terrible and makes it hard to enjoy. BSL Lean Dessert protein powder is AMAZING!! I look forward to my shake every morning, they have flavors such as chocolate coconut candy bar, banana cream pie, vanilla and chocolate fudge. I haven't tried the banana nut bread, and I wasn't much of a fan of the cinnamon roll because I don't like cinnamon. Hope this helps!!
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Creative Vegetables ` Veggies
want2beme replied to want2beme's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you so much! I didn't think about the stir-fry option. I think I'll try that. Now I am getting to the point where I can eat anything, nothing really gets stuck. So, I start with my Protein as the doctor recommended, but I am missing veggies so much. Can I ask y'all another question... ? What does your daily meal plan look like? Do you eat 3 or 4 meals a day? Snacks? liquids? I'm just trying to get a good picture. I wake up at 6:30 am with the baby and I work till 11pm at night. It's hard for me to limit myself to only 3 meals. Any suggestions? [sorry, I thought I could post any poll. I didn't realize it had to be the same subject.] D~ -
Ok, still sore and moving slowly. Did anyone else get the sock things that contract and deflate while you are sleeping? I have passed some gas. I think this is a milestone. Still feel like I have tons throughout my body. Ok, off to Protein shake with my via mixed in.
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Amy1234 replied to Amy1234's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
By increasing calories you mean increase protein or sugar ? -
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sleeved2win replied to Amy1234's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How frustrating! Maybe aim for 1000-1200 cals a day. It sounds counterproductive but I agree with that others that a stall can be broken by eating more. If you're already eating your 80 g of protein, which is plenty, add calories with fruits, veggies and healthy carbs. All carbs are not created equal, and they aren't all bad. Healthy fats are good too. Some easy ideas: Make some roasted veggies in the oven with a little EVOO, salt and pepper. Cut up onions, potatoes, add cauliflower, brussel sprouts, carrots, etc. make sure you're still only eating 1/2-1 cup at a time. Add avocado to anything for a calorie and healthy fat boost. I've always liked to wrap deli turkey and cheese in an avocado slice and eat it like a wrap. Have a chai or coffee latte with skim or reduced fat milk. Add a sugar free "pump" for flavor if needed. Have some fruit. Add a little Greek yogurt or chocolate hummus as a dip. Adding 200 cals a day might make the difference you're looking for. Good luck! -
I am home from surgery from 9/5/08
antiquejunckie replied to curvesincali's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats! I am starting to research to see if BCBS of TX HMO may pay for this. What kind of shakes? Protein? -
Get your Vitamins and Protein and sip Water all day long, I found that in the beginning water was hard to drink so I added sugar free koolaide. I'm now almost 5 months out ( 8/27) to be exact and the only food I have a problem with is chicken Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk
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Sydney77 replied to Amy1234's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Make sure you are drinking enough water or liquids. If water is hard to drink try crystal light lemonade. Make sure you are at least walking every day if not exercising. Also make sure if you are eating it is the majority of protein in your diet, and definitely don’t go over your calorie restriction. My group of buddies was told to intake 60 grams of protein a day. The only other thing is you can become “backed up” even though you have not been eating a lot. So, miralax or the generic is what doctors recommend, just to follow the directions. Hope that helps! Good luck. -
ok thank you so much for replying i also cannot abre to stomach anymore whey poweder drinks for some reson right now so i have been drinking dr atkins 1gm sugar 17 gm proetein shakes. Also slim fast makes a 1gm sugar and 20 gm protein shake also. thats ok ???? i hope so
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http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/12/13/food-babe-investigates-protein-shakes/ Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App
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What brand did you all purchase in protein shakes? Also, did you all get them already made or did you all get the powder?
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I had my physical this morning with my new doctor at Kaiser and we discussed my lab results as well as bariatric surgery. My BMI is 41.5 and I am pre-diabetic. She put in a request to have the nurse call me, and she did call me about an hour later and scheduled me for my options orientation meeting for August 11th. If I "agree" to having the surgery, then I will have to fill out paperwork that night and they will schedule me for the Options classes which start sometime in September. My doctor did say that this is in no way a guarantee that I will be approved for bariatric surgery, but to make sure I do everything they ask of me during the process because that makes it easier for me to have Kaiser approve my request. I'm excited to say the least to get this process started. My all time heaviest weight was 240, and sadly I've now surpassed that by 2lbs. I can't wait to get started with the classes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I use Opurity (people who make Unjury protein powder). It's a one a day thing. I also take a calcium.
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I am 6 weeks post op gastric bypass surgery tomorrow. I have very little energy. I'm getting 60gms of Protein and my liquids. I meet with surgeon tomorrow. My fellow support group people said to be patient. I can't do simple tasks like planting flowers. Anyone experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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In response to the weekly challange, here is a new recipe we tried this weeked. 1/2 cup sliced scallions 1 TB grated ginger 2 TB cilantro 2 TSP hot pepper sauce juice of 1 lime 1 1/2 TSP jerk seasoning 1/2 cinnamon 1 TB extra-virgin olive oil 3 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped 1 TSP black peper 1/2 TSP Kosher salt 1/2 TSP red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic 2 TB brown sugar substitute 1 TB apple cider vinegar 1 TB orange juice 2 TSP worcestershire sauce 4 4-ounce chicken breast 4 4-ounce chicken thighs (no bones, no skin) Combine all the ingrediants (except the chicken) in a food processor and blend until almost smooth. Coat the chicken and place into slow cooker to marinate overnight for 12 hours. Cook on low for 5 or 6 hours. For more heat, leave in the seeds but i thought it was "warm" without them. Calories 146.52; Protein 19.67; Carbs 1.78; Total fats 6.14; Sat fats 1.37; Cholesterol 62.46; Sodium 322.21; Sugars 0.52; Fiber 0.3 Be sure not to overcook (I did) The chicken was a little dry but still very tasty! I used some fresh herbs and some dried. My family and I have been trying about 1 new recipe a week and so far I haven't made 1 they didn't like! BTW, this is a regular texture food.
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mrs.ebg, I too am 3 weeks out from banding and am always hungry(and the protein shakes dont satisfy the cravings) could you give me an example of what you eat in a day? and was the 31 lbs you lost all post-op?
