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Pre-Op Protein Suggestions
Ernielaurie replied to BamaGirl26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No I can use whatever I like, just has to be a protein shake. We don't meet our surgeon until the day of surgery. We go through a company and they set it all up for us. We are just told to drink shakes for 10-14 days prior. I'm thinking your doctors must be getting some kind of kickback. -
Pre-Op Protein Suggestions
moregoodtimes replied to BamaGirl26's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm currently on day 4 of liquids. I also have a calorie limit so I want as few calories and as much protein as possible for post op. I like Premier shakes.. 30g protein plus easy for me to grab at Costco. I also have added two clear drinks. Cytosport.. I got the tangerine. It has 32g protein, 2 carbs and 120 calories. And the very tastiest one I've found is Designer Whey Blast.. love the grape.. It has 120 cal, 1 carb and 30 protein. The drinks seem to work for me while at my job. I drink the shakes down quickly, but I kind of nurse the drinks along more like sipping a soda now and then. I am fighting the hungry feeling today.. first 3 days went easily. I think the drinks stick longer and I don't think about needing to eat while I sip along on them. In addition to these, I'm doing broth..I found miso broth at Whole Foods, along with beef, chicken and veggie from anywhere. That hot flavorful broth for dinner is really working.. kind of a calm down time and I feel nourished without the extra calories... that's all in my head, but it's working for now. Other than the above, I do lots of herb teas... chamomile, white, green, etc..and I have a big water bottle in my hand and in my car at all times. I think I'm more afraid of getting hungry and blowing it than really being hungry. I am a bit worried about the upcoming weekend. I think work keeps me busy so I don't think about.. am I hungry, is it time to drink some protein so I won't get hungry...yada yada... I also have Isopure (those here call it Isopuke) but I can drink any drink and any shake with no complaints right now. That may change after surgery. I also have Unjury and Nectars but am going saving on them for post op. So that's my current plan... who knows how I'll change it up by the time I get through 2 weeks of this! Best of luck to you. -
I just came back from my first post-op visit. I am so excited I have lost 11lbs since surgery!! I feel great... I am also thrilled that I can eat soft foods now and not only liquids!!! Does anyone have suggestions for soft foods besides the regulars (scrambled eggs, pureed fruits and vegtables, tuna and chicken salad)? I think we all agree we all like options and variety!
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Dieting after Surgery
Pastor Paula Jackson replied to Toyaboo22's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
[quote name="Lisa ]Here's the thing...Diets don't work!! If they did' date=' everyone would be losing weight and KEPPING it off with them!! The only way to achieve success in weight loss is with a change in lifestyle....which is why most of us had surgery in the first place. The thing with diets is that they create a deficit. But it's like borrowing money from a bank...you can't expect to go into "debt" and not pay it all back plus interest!! That's the way diets work....you go into calorie "debt" and then, one day, you have to pay the debt back with "interest"!!! This is the reason that most people lose weight on diets and then when they go back to eating the way they did before, they gain it all back plus a little more. This is also what drives our "set point" up too...which is the weight your body wants to naturally be at. Immediately after surgery we are forced to "diet", if you will...but long term, I don't believe that long term weight loss can be PERMANENTLY achieved through severe calorie restriction. Our bodies need fuel (aka: food in the form of Protein, carbs and fat) to run efficiently. I was in a 5 month plateau (from Nov-March) and, for me, it was about taking an honest look at my eating behavior. I wasn't tracking and my nutrition was off balance. Now that I'm back to tracking my food and eating a balance of protein, fat AND carbs, my weight loss has picked back up again![/quote'] I'm new, 3 weeks post opt, but this is great information to know! -
I have PCOS, had the sleeve surgery and still NO PERIOD :-(
JazmaniaRNY replied to PCOSJessiwants2bamommy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have PCOS as well and I was able to have a child. Everyone is different your body is still adjusting. It is a big adjustment. Also, your periods may be different then other people’s you may not even bleed heavily like everyone else is you may just be discharging or see brown spots that may be confused by urine (sorry TMI) but don’t stress. We live in modern times. There is always a way to have a child. Look at all your options and talk to your doctor about it. Remember our bodies are going through an adjustment period. Focus on the weighloss and succeeding. Once your journey has settled, revisit this topic. Let your body heal and if tests have confirmed you are fertile then you are fertile. Good luck! -
December 16th Surgery Date!
healthylife4me replied to healthylife4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I bought some Atkins shakes and some Boost shakes but have yet to try either of them. These are the Protein supplements that my deitician recommended: Optifast Carnation Instant Breakfast Atkin's Advantage Slim Fast High Protein Muscle Milk Light AdvantEDGE Carb Control EAS 100% whey Protein Optisource Have you tried any of these? -
December 16th Surgery Date!
acmags31 replied to healthylife4me's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery date is Dec 16th too!! I am suppppper scared, anxious, excited, terrified, and overwhelmed, any one else feel this way. I started my liquids today. I did a two week liquid diet last month when I thought my surgery was going to be earlier, and I had a really hard time finding shakes I liked because I don't enjoy milky drinks. I found the Lean shake from GNC wasn't bad, and I can stomach the premier Protein chocolate if I use tons of ice. I am nervous post op because someone told me it was hard for them to drink anything too cold. I am trying regular Protein powder tomorrow so we will see how that goes, and if I like that any better just mixed with water! Anyway! I am 29, and excited to start 2015 and my 30's on the right track! This site is awesome! So happy there are so many great people to talk to! -
? For the 6+ post op patients
Ms skinniness replied to sassygirl055's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know that I get hungry every 3 hours so i will eat then.......I fear becoming a grazer and it's scarey for me.....When I do snack, i will eat nuts or a protein bar and then when I have dinner I'm usually full....I will also drink a protein shake in between also when I feel hungry. -
I have moved in the last four years and the only local physician in-network has stopped placing Lap Band... She actually talks negatively about it. Needless to say, I didn't go back. It has been three years since my last follow up and I am failing. I have never lost more than 15 pounds with the band, but it did not come back. My last visit I had a stretched esophagus so they took the fluid out of the band to heal the esophagus. I want to see a new physician and I am looking for someone close with a good reputation in the Hershey/Harrisburg area (17033). I would like to get back on track and If that isn't possible I am willing to consider other options. I am also currently having some heartburn after having the Flu and Bronchitis and fear something might have happened with all the coughing. Any guidance you can provide would be appreciated.
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Haven't Lost Much Sleeve Oct.2011
geno5150 replied to MANDY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
multi grain still has a lot of carbs and not a lot of protein. I would suggest talking to your NUT to make sure your diet is where it needs to be. -
photonut, that was such a great message. I just feel so safe around here. when I am feeling confused and have a million questions I just pop on here and someone has answered them already. I am without a doubt scared. but just knowing someone is out there giving me some of there time and encouragment makes me feel better. As for the diet I have to eat 6 servings of protein a day. eck! I actually feel like I never ate so much before. of course I am drinking shakes as well, because eating protein 6 times a day is a bit much. I admit I am a carb freak. now why couldn't I eat carbs 6 times a day. lol. and yes I am about to fall over from the workouts. they want the 45 minutes done all at once because they want my heart rate up for at least 20 minutes. and its up there, around the ceiling I think.lol
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What a cool post. What a cool mom! My mom made my dream come true too! I waited and dreamed about this for a year. Thanks Mom! You'll do fine on the pre-op diet because you'll know that it's not forever. We can do anything for 8 weeks, right?! And that 45 min a day thing? Um, I'd fall over dead trying! Start slowly. You'll be surprised at how quickly you can work your way up. And you can do 3 15 min sessions. Focus on eating chicken and fish for Proteins, with steamed or raw veggies, and raw fruits. Eat 1,000 - 1,200 a day and stay away from anything white, or contains sugars. Drink, drink, drink your Water. This is a no-fail formula. In eight weeks you'll already be so excited about your progress! Then getting the band will feel like a mini vacation! hehe I think is so awesome that you learned so much here. I have as well. Isn't it great to have a brain and that you use it?! LOL One last thing. I broke down too. It's such a huge mix of emotions. Overwhelmed by the idea of finally being "normal" again. Overwhelmed by the thought of such drastic changes in my life. Scared to death of it failing. Feeling extreme guilt over having to spend so much when all I have to do is get control of my stupid self and lose the weight. Oh, it went on and on. You're not alone. And prepare yourself, because it gets more intense as the time draws near. This is all perfectly normal. Like Jack said... buckle up and HANG ON! You're in for the ride of your life! I'm loving mine!
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Not that I am aware of. As long as you go with herbal infusions ("herb tea") or decaf tea, I don't see why not. You just need to experiment to see what works for you. I like the ProtiDiet Protein hot chocolate. It tastes good and is a good source of protein.
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Awesome Hi-Protein/Low-Carb/Hi-Fiber Foods/Site!!!
NancySmiles posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Awesome Hi-Protein/Low-Carb/Hi-Fiber Foods/Site!!! I was in Walgreens a while back and picked up a lone can of KETO Hot Cereal - Old Fashioned oatmeal. The reason it caught my eye was because, not only does it have 3g of net carbs, it also has 9g of Fiber, and 17g of protein!!! In Diabetic Exchanges, one serving = 2 vegetables and 2 lean meat exchanges. And, best of all, it tastes great! Their website was shown on the package, and there are tons of products....and it also lists the nutritional information. There is probably a location near you!!! Check it out....you will love it!!! Great way to get in the extra Protein and fiber without the high carbs. www.keto.com Nancy* :banana -
6 month pre op diet
_Tanya_ replied to manmountain526's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the option to do 3 months with my surgeon or 6 months with my primary doctor. I opted to do it with the surgeon and was told that if I gained or didn't lose weight at each appt., my insurance would deny coverage. I've been following a strict diabetic/low carb lifestyle from about two weeks before my 1st appt. with my surgeon and started an exercise program (couch to 5k) about a week before that 1st appt. It feels like I'm going to keel over and die every time I open that app to workout but it's worth every step in the long run. So far it's been going about how I thought it would. I lost about 10 pounds in the two weeks from when I started to when I saw the surgeon on the 15th and since then I've come down another 3-4 pounds. I'll see her again the end of next month and I'm determined not to screw this one up, lol. -
Looking forward to my 2nd fill!
JustWatchMe replied to lcoolpix's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I can't tell if I need another fill or not. I can eat certain things like salads without a problem. I can eat about three ounces of solid protein like ground meat without a problem but then I feel a soft stop. Other foods like pork chops get stuck right away. I'm thinking I will wait until my scheduled appointment in July to decide, but I will probably stay put. Salads and bread may be sliders for me, so I want to start focusing on protein and veggies only right now. I've lost weight this month but it bounces up and down. I'm on my second fill and have 7 in a 14cc band. -
April 2013 Sleevers- Progress check-in
ajeeprider replied to Houston17's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Hi, I was sleeved on April 24th and I am down 39 lbs. I am on soft foods now...still trying to learn to eat slowly...that has been a challenge. I have tried bread twice and can't tolerate it yet. I still only get about 60gms of Protein a day...feeling great right now. My energy level has greatly improved. Reflux is resolving ....finally! All in all I am doing well. Sent from my iPad: Sleeved 4/24/2013 by Dr. Farrell @ UNC Hospital---Started: 239lbs--Goal: 150lbs--Current: 202.2lbs -
Prepared protein shakes are handy for on the go. I got Premier Protein from Costco.
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5-8 weeks out from surgery: Nesting Mode
princessprotein posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi guys & gals, My name is Bonnie, I am 26 years old and 380lbs at the moment. Skip the next paragraph if you don't care about my whiney health history. Health history: I actually only have sleep apnea as a co-morbidity. Decent bp, pulse, blood sugar. My choice for bariatric surgery also has nothing to do with self image as I have been for years an extraordinarily confident woman. Unfortunately for me (& my family who rely son my care taking) I have been dealing with unexplained neuropathy in my limbs and extremely debilitating back pain for about two years. I now walk like my 94 year old nana lol. Doctors take one look at my large body and immediately dismiss my pain and issues, like my neurologist actually prescribed me a weight loss drug and walked out without even discussing a single issue I was having. Those who push thru with chronic pain are my heroes. I am not a strong enough human to deal with this pain on a daily basis and I also do not chose to use Rx pain killers (family history of substance abuse) so I've chosen drastic weight loss as a last ditch effort to have a life free of crippling pain. Prepping: total nesting mode! I've been researching for months. Collecting tools and other stuff. I really wish I had friends to share & taste test with. I'm absolutely excited to start living life without pain. I'm hoarding Protein, bought a blender, made lists and notebooks, last on my list is planning a stretchy versatile weight loss wardrobe that will fit my needs for at least the next 80 lbs. I'm thinking leggings, tank tops, and large loose long sleeved blouses. I'm so thankful to find this app for my phone. It's been like a prayer answered. Even in the middle of the night I sneak on and search stuff easing my obsessive mind frame. thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Not really the answer you were looking for but a thought. The last time I lost a large amount of weight I experimented with making my own frozen yoghurt. I have one of those small ice cream makers. Keep in mind this was years before Greek Yoghurt. In order to make the yoghurt thicker I would strain it through a cheese cloth. Now with Greek yoghurt you would'nt need to do that. You might consider buying Fat Free vanilla Greek yoghurt and adding in splendra (greek yoghurt is super sour!). It would be high in Protein. You could also add in additional Protein powder. Another thought. I make Protein shakes as follows: 2 milk cubes (fat free milk frozen into ice cubes), 2/3 cup fat free milk, couple ice cubes, protein powder, suger/fat free pudding powder, Davinchi suger free syrups (found coffee isle); splendra. You can also add 1/3 frozen fruit. Mix in Hamilton Beach personal blender. Very much like a "frappe" (ice cream based milkshake)
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Pre-op diet, arghhhh.
JamieLogical replied to BobbieVSG's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My pre-op diet was different from yours, but I found it to be incredibly miserable. I was allowed three Protein shakes per day and one green salad with calorie-free dressing. Plus unlimited sugar-free Jello and popsicles. It totaled out to about 450 calories a day which was terrible! I was expected to keep up with my cardio, keep going to work full time, and I still had 100% of my stomach at that point! Ugh! I had terrible headaches the first few days as my body went into ketosis. My breath was terrible. And I had NO energy. I ended up having to scale way back on my cardio intensity to still get any exercise in. -
protein bars - my experience, for what it's worth
bakawaka posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I find Atkins bars and Shaklee Protein bars very helpful for business travel. They are low-carb, low-fat and low-calorie. They are full of Fiber. They keep blood sugar stable and control cravings. I use them during long flights of eight hours or more. Of course, I prefer real food, but with business travel, it is not always convenient. Downside of protein bars: flatulence. But they do control my hunger. I commute every other week between Europe and the US for work (one of the reasons I gained weight). Protein Bars have truly helped. I also know exactly the amount of my sodium intake. I cannot advocate protein bars for everyday use over real food. But I consider them superior to high-fat, high-sugar, high-carb processed food when on the road. For Breakfast in hotel buffets: I eat boiled eggs, smoked salmon and cheese. -
Not losing, confused and frustrated
mom2wils posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm about a month and a half post band to sleeve revision (5/10 surgery) and I'm feeling very frustrated and confused about my lack of weight loss. I started at 236 and shortly after surgery (2 weeks postop) was down to 220. I'm now down to 214. I haven't moved for about a month. I was logging my food whole hog at the beginning but fell off the wagon for a couple of weeks but in the past week have gotten back at it in order to get a handle on things. At my last follow up appt my surgeon asked how much Protein I was taking in (when he found out I stalled) and I told him I was aiming for around 60 grams. He told me to only aim for 40. That seems counterintuitive to me especially being pre-diabetic with PCOS. His office doesn't have a NUT so I only have him to rely on. At this point I'm beyond frustrated. He wants me down another 20 lbs by the time I go back to see him in a month. Everyone else on here seems to have the weight melt off and I'm sitting here much like I was before with the band - feeling very frustrated and wondering why I did this. I'm committed to tracking my intake, getting more exercise, and getting my protein in but beyond that I'm at a loss. Any suggestions - especially from those who have done a band to sleeve conversion?? Thanks for "listening"..... -
Not losing, confused and frustrated
spstarla69 replied to mom2wils's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc told me to increase Protein, not decrease. So weird! He also said if you're in a stall, to up the calories for 2-3 days, then drop back down, that should get things moving again. Plus exercise is important, maybe switch up your routine? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
