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Too much protein?
Seymour1971 replied to Seymour1971's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I asked about this at my post op appointment. Too much protein can damage your kidneys. 60 grams is what do shoot for... I have found yellow pea protein... low in fat and carbs, 20 g protein... and it does well in my hot coffee. Doesn't lump up. That is breakfast and snack.. then I eat regular small meals for lunch and dinner... feel satisfied. -
I'm going through the stages of having revision surgery - my nutritionist has been emphasizing that after I get sleeved - I have to do "high protein" - low-carb. They have me following the plan now as a "pre-op" diet although I'm still waiting for approval
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1 year post op - how much are you eating?
kimbernada replied to bkz3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm eating about a cup of food at a sitting - with about 1000-1200 calories total for the day. EXCEPT for this past week - we had to say goodbye to our 14 yr old schnauzer last Friday. I've done a little stress/emotional eating, but not totally out of control AND it's easing up now - as I know we made the right decision, etc. Anyhow, I still have a protein shake every morning to bump up the protein total. It's about 40 grams of protein. That gives me a little leeway the rest of the day for hitting my 80 gram minimum for protein. I think the biggest thing is to get back to journaling your food intake daily. I know it isn't exactly fun, but it will get you back on track or at least really pinpoint what you can work on, etc. -
Works great! Not only with protein shakes, but by itself. Try Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk and sweeten it with Splenda to taste. Absolutely delicious, 40 calories per 8oz serving, and 50% more calcium than regular milk. I drink at least one glass per day, sometimes two. Love it!!
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An you use the almond milk that's made by the makers of almond milk for protein shakes?
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I would check with your bariatric team. Higher protein may be fine since you are newly banded. I know that excessive protein can cause kidney stones etc....but the protein grams would be super high and I doubt you could exceed once you are on solid food. You are drinking lots of water which is very important.
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Just got home... Pain isn't too bad...
FINFAN3DP replied to FINFAN3DP's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think the gas pains are all gone now. Really, i think it might not have been gas that was causing pain, but rather my diaphram from being blown up. I feel pretty good right now, had an oxy about an hour ago, and have started drinking my Protein 2.0 water. I can tolerate little sips, but nothing more. May wait till tomorrow to try yogurt or pudding. All in all, the Hernia pain seems more than the sleeve pain. Standing up or sitting down takes a lot as it is very painful. But, i'm doing it. Taking small walks downstairs or just down the hallway. Excited to see the weight shedding. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, and have already lost 3lbs from peein. The stomach needles for the blood thinner isn't as bad as I thought they would be. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site. -
So much different medical advice on what we can eat post op.
Megan1982 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was given my diet post op and it is pretty restrictive. I am three weeks out and I am allowed up to 3 meals a day, at a max of 4 oz of Protein per meal. I can also have a half cup of non starchy veggies. Also, all the sugar free, non carbonated beverages I can handle. I can't have fruit until week 8 and yogurt and milk for 6 months. Carbs are not allowed until 75% of excess weight is gone. Here is my problem, I cannot eat to save my life. I have no appetite and can only handle soft, or liquids. I could just not eat. I tell myself that is bad and I force myself to eat an ounce or two here and there. I see others mentioning applesauce, milk, yogurt, etc. and I WISH I had that option. I feel like at least then I could get something in that is kinda a solid. I think I drink 64 oz but protein intake is way under 60 grams. Any advice? Also, pills are equally as hard to take. Any tips? I feel WAY overwhelmed. -
First day of liquid diet-Preop
forensicmary commented on forensicmary's blog entry in forensicmary's Blog
I like the GNC chocate protein powder the best. The HMR ones have too many carbs. -
I am using the HMR protein shakes which are dairy based. Hopefully this okay. I went out today and bought sugarfree pudding to flavor the shakes and some other flavoring. I also purchased some soups with low sodium (broth). I make one shake ahead so I have one ready. Going from an all inclusive to 1000 calories per day. I am concerned about work tomorrow but will keep my head up. I want to make sure they can do my surgery so I want to make sure I follow the diet!
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Just general pre-surgery weight loss, and I'm already stalling!
Selina1000 replied to Shell88's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don't own a scale, I was shocked at how much I actually weighed at my "welcome meeting" in the beginning. I started keeping a food journal just to track what and when I was eating. I did this after meeting with my dietitian who pointed out that I was waiting too long between lunch & dinner to eat. She also told me to keep a snack or two (Protein kind) in my purse in case I was somewhere and needed to eat. After doing this, I started to loose some weight, and I stopped over eating at my dinner time. I will say that I was weighed at each of my pre-op appointments, along with being weighed on my surgery date. I went up 3 lbs in between 2 appointment dates, and was told, not to worry, it could be stress related (from the process) so I didn't. I was down 18 lbs on the morning I checked in for surgery. I'm waiting for my first follow up to weigh in at my Dr.'s to see how much I've lost. I'm still keeping the food journal, so I can get in put on what to tweak to make it work better for me. I might get a scale sometime in the future, but for now, it's one less thing to stress about, in a mountain of things that will cause you stress. good luck, and see you on the other side :0) -
I haven't found one I like that is worth the calories vs protein and I have spent a boat load of money on them.
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Special K Protein Shakes?
dstollery replied to Sparklette's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have not and still pre op but the reward for the calories doesn't seem that great. My Protein shakes have around 28g protein with only 100 cal and 2 carbs. Might be a good treat though -
I am sick of protein shakes!
Ytsepam replied to Ytsepam's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for all of the suggestions! I will go shopping tomorrow and get some samples. Hopefully I will find something that I like. Unfortunately, I am still on the full liquids so I can't add banana but I could add banana flavoring. I had thought that maybe the Nectar protein shakes were not cold enough and maybe if I mixed them in a blender, but I am worried that they will be too fizzy then. I like the idea of refrigerating them. Again, thank you! -
Bfast - My famous protein shake - same as yesterday Lunch - wrap, made with lc tortia, filled with a salad that has chicken breast in it Dinner - grilled veggies & quail (made a stir fry type dish, very tasty) Exercise - 32 min on recumbant bike - burned around 170 calories Wt - 180.1 Notes - I'm really getting back to my exercise program and I am so happy about that! I did wake up this morning and have some pain in my right knee, so I am going to have to slow it down a bit I think. I will ice it down today to see if that helps. I sure don't want a set back. My abs still hurt a bit, it hurts to sneeze, so I must have worked them hard! My thighs also hurt. But its a good kind of hurt. I can already feel changes in my body, I feel smaller, even though the scales don't really show it, I know that I am shrinking. I feel good!
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I was so excited...surgery was scheduled for July 25, I have purchased all of my Vitamins, and Protein powder. My package was submitted to insurance last week. Yesterday, the nurse coordinator called and said that she was mistaken about my insurance company's policies regarding WLS and that I had to do six months of a food journal and six months with monthly meetings with a nutritionist. First I was shock, then really angry and then really really disappointed. I began this process on April 7, so now I have to wait until October and put all of my notes together for a food journal. Thankfully I have kept notes. But to be all revved up for surgery and have a taken away really sucks. At least it will be cooler in October and extra fluids shouldn't be required.
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Is it really hard to just keep sipping lol my NUT told me that I have to sip water and protein shakes all day. I work in refineries there is no way I can sip all day like that. I mean 75% time I'm welding and they require a half face respirator to be worn if you're welding or working near someone welding. So basically I'm always wearing one.
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I saw these while I was at the store today.has anyone tried them? 10g Protein 150 calories 1g sugar 5g fat
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Finally. My sleeve surgery is Sept. 9th.
Holly4fun replied to Arlene G's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is Sept 9th as well! I'm Kansas city Missouri. Really nervous about the surgery and recovery but excited to get all that behind me! liquid diet has been hard on me but its getting better everyday! I hope with surgery I wont mind the Protein shakes as much! -
So glad to have you tow on the pre op diet at the same time I am. My surgery is not till May 8th. My liquid diet is for 2 weeks. gues different dr's . I bought chix brith beef broth. A vanilla protein powder that makes a shake. Tried it this morn with my hubby Not too bad. I have been eating all my favorite things . Before Wed . Prolly a bad thing.
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Hi Marie, You'll find tons of answers to your questions all over this forum- everyone has a different experience and story to tell. It's important to remember though that what works for one person might not work for you. I stayed in the hospital only one night, but have a friend who stayed for 3. I drink the Premier Protein shakes- she can't stand them. I've never had much of a problem with getting fluids down, while others take quite a while to retrain their bodies. As far as "what happens after surgery", there's tons of personal opinions and experiences for that too here- each surgeon has some different requirements, just as each body heals differently. Gathering information is very smart, bearing in mind that this is your journey to take. Keep us posted
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I was in the hospital three days. Started sipping water almost immediately. I make my own protein shakes with recipes from the bariatric foodie cookbook.
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I thought everything was too sweet postop... Including my chewable Vitamins. I had to switch to capsules. So I just dilute all Protein powders with at least twice as much liquid as the directions say to. I mix the premier RTD 1/2 and 1/2 with milk. I still do this 14 months out. Also, mixing unflavored Protein powder in broths and cream Soups makes for a savory alternative to all the sweet shakes. There are SO MANY protein options out there. I personally like Syntrax nectar and Matrix, BSN Syntha 6, Muscle Milk, Spirutein and Raw Fit/Raw Protein. Those last ones are not nearly as sweet as a lot of other ones. The single serve sample packs available from Nashua Nutrition allows you to taste test dozens of different brands and flavors before buying a big jug.
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Do you mean a cup as in 8 oz? You should not feel restriction when drinking. You should be working toward 64oz a day. In the beginning you should be sipping all day long to get it in along with your protein.
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Missouri? Tricare?
HappygoSusan replied to ashly200423's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in Colorado. Tricare west, however I used a MTF so the approval process is different. I was able to get the sleeve at the MTF, whereas I don't believe that is an option going through a civilian surgeon. Susan
