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Newly banded confused about eating
NinaC replied to bashful1269's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
felkatz-I bought a bunch of different types of protein shakes at first so I could see what I like and don't like. I've been mixing them with water becuase I'm lactose intolerent. I just made a Nectar Brand, Chocolate flavored one this morning with Lactaid. It's really good and I can see it's filling me up. I think the trick is the milk. I wasn't full when I was making them with water. I get hungry in the afternoon! That's when I go for jello! I can't wait till I can have soft food next week!! -
I'm four days post-op today and felt up to riding a stationary recumbent bike in our gym for a few miles - felt fine afterward - lots of gurgling of the bowels but in a good way. When I got back home, I took a few sips of room-temp Propel to re-hydrate - tasted great and went down fine. I decided (rather foolishly in hindsight) to have a few sips of a Protein shake (a COLD protein shake) to get some protein in my system. Within a few seconds after drinking it, it felt like someone was trying to rip my breastbone out of my chest! The pain dropped me to my hands and knees. My girlfriend (who's an ER nurse) immediately recognized this as an esophageal spasm and encouraged me to breathe - taking in a few warm, deep breathes as well as making myself belch (I don't know if belching actually helped or not but it did feel good), the pain subsides after a several seconds. Today's Lesson Learned: be very cautious of drinking fluids which differ greatly in temperature from that of your body! If you're body temp is elevated (e.g. from working out, being out in the sun), avoid drinking cold, refrigerated drinks! Similarly, if your body temp is low, be careful of drinking hot or warm liquids as investigation shows that Hot drinks in a cold body can have the same effect.
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Newly banded confused about eating
felkatz replied to bashful1269's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i'm 5 days out of surgery.... newly banded but HUNGRY! they say Clear Liquids for first week but ugh.. i'm starving!!! They mentioned Protein shakes but i hated the ones they told me to take! so... I am having problems drinkign my Water because i have sour mouth.. they say its ketosis? I don't know but blah! Per docs order... said i can start mushy food next week... soo i can't wait! i'm STARVING! -
Protein Shake This Morning
Ready2BFit replied to donna12's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried the Unjury Protein Shakes? They are really good. -
Check out the carbs. My Whey isolate powder has 114 cals for 24 g Protein only 2 g of carbs.
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confused about getting another fill??
jen120 replied to ready4nume's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you feel restricted and are getting stuck a lot, it does not sound like you need a fill. I wonder if you are eating enough? Do you track all your food and calories? Are there specific foods that give you a problem with getting stuck? Is there a time of day you are more prone to getting stuck? Are you eating foods high in Protein? I know for me, when I was only eating 700-900 calories a day I stopped losing. Now that I eat 1100-1200 I lose consistently. I have never been stuck, but I dont have a lot of restriction. I've never thrown up. I do need to make sure I chew, chew and chew some more. If you dont already, I would track everything you eat, time of day, calories, protein. Keep track of your fullness, make a note if you get stuck. Do this for 2 weeks to really get a good handle on what is going on. Then take the information to your surgeon and discuss what is going on. I hope things work out for you. Hang in there! -
Anyone choose to stop getting fills - even before restriction?
Longhorn replied to new_me_2008's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
If I'm losing without feeling hungry or deprived, I won't have a fill. I think that's what is great about the band because if that should change, the fill is still an option. Good luck! -
I am not able to drink the protein shakes, and my surgeon knows.
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I have been using the pre mix Premier Protein drinks. It's 11 Fluid oz, 30g Protein, 160 calories and 1g of sugar. I just went to HEB today and they were marked down to $5.49 for the 4 pack and they had a $2.00 off coupon. So I paid #3.49 for the 4 pack. I think the sale and coupon were only good for the chocolate and vanilla flavor. Not sure though.
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September sleevers?
MissRobin replied to Jessnewtothis's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
@@lkh1986 my pre-op isnt going well. my nerves have shot almost everything I have been trying to maintain the past month. I over indulge in some foods I am not sleeping well and I am literally making myself sick, causing an empty stomach, causing hunger, causing too my re-feuling causing upset stomach, and the cycle goes around and around. I went online to buy some protein fruit drink packets and got so overwhelmed with the variety and companies to choose from that I completely shut down. I am leaving for holidays on Thursday and back on Tuesday. Tuesday will be the day I turn myself around. We are out camping in the bush for 5 days so I will be able to re-group myself and calm these nerves. -
Is this a good protein powder?
yescobar replied to yescobar's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well basically at first i would eat anything but "nothing" with 4/5 bites i was done. I eat tilapia on lunch and dinner. Only the tilapia. When hungry two turkey slices with cheese. If i am craving chocolate im not gonna lie, i take a small dark chocolate and eat it. If i go out ill eat a delicious plate but ofcourse i eat a 30% of the plate. Always trying to prioritize proteins but i do eat carbs once in a while. Some times i'll have a turkey and cheese sandwich b But im starting to get scare that i might not be loosing as much as i should so im being more strict. I eat milk and cereal as breakfast or turkey ham. Or a granola bar. Or k bar. I snack fruits for lunch my tilapia and veggies and for dinner hummus or anything that i find in my fridge. Hummus cottage chesse string cheese sometimes tilapia again. (Im a college student so its hard to keep track) -
Is this a good protein powder?
yescobar replied to yescobar's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you so much for giving me all this information! You guys are super nice to have taken your time by researching on it! I actually didnt choose this one. My sister had it and she is not taking it anymore so i just wanted to know if it would work for me but i guess not! I would have to go to GNC and ask for a good Protein powder. I have 5 month with out drinking Proteins (SUPER BAD I KNOW) but i didnt think it was that important , since my doctor back home was never really on top of me and the proteins but now in this app i see that every body is talking about proteins proteins proteins. I would like to know how many times do you guys take proteins and what quantity? Having in mind i exercise high intensive interval training 3 times a week. Thank you for your time! -
Newly banded confused about eating
NinaC replied to bashful1269's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The most important things you need to have are Water and protein! Even if you're not hungry sip water all day and you should have at least 60-80g of Protein a day. My nut and doc made this very clear! I would check on the pudding thing also. My diet for the first 10 days is water, Protein drinks, broth, milk, sugerfree Jello, and that's it! Evie- I was banded on Wed as well and I gained 3lbs since then. I asked my doctor and he said that is all the swelling that my belly is doing. I can tell my belly is swolen still. I'm hoping to see the weight fall off soon! -
Thank you so much . Would you mind sharing the new protein you found ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you I am trying . Good luck with the surgery. When are you scheduled ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My girls are right, protein,protein,protein. Still hungry, Diet hot chocolate always works for me. Water,water,water.
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Hi everyone :) New to the forum; pre op
Neuanfang replied to oopsydaisy77's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello and welcome, My advice... follow doctors orders when it comes to the pre-op diet. This is a great time to get a jump start on losing those pounds. It will be over before you know it. A trick that helped me make the pre-op stage was. Protein shake, mix with lots of crushed ice and milk, add 1/2 packet of sugar free pudding powder and mix well. This is great and fills you up to the brim. You also get the feeling that you treated yourself to some delicious ice cream. I loved Vanilla Protein Shake Powder, Milk and sugar free Butterscotch Pudding Powder. The mood lifted and I still lost those 16 lbs before surgery. Good luck. -
my legs feel tingly
Laurambers replied to ********'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be your not getting enough protien. Your body takes protein from that large muscle groups first, which are the legs. Do you feel weak? Because it will also make you feel weak. -
Hi there. I know a lot of people tell you don't cry, and I hate that you are sad, but sometimes a good cry is therapeutic for your mind / body / spirit. I got sleeved Monday and I used the little medicine cups that you get for Nyquil to portion out some of my first liquids. Don't feel in such a rush to get too heavily into the Protein if it is upsetting your tummy. There are a couple great things about having all this extra padding that we do 1) our bones are way more dense from all the extra work ( usually ) and therefor have some great storage of important things we need 2) we are obviously filled with an excess (fantastic for this period) amount of long term energy stores - so while your head might think "I'm going to starve" you won't. You are never alone!
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Increased risk of colorectal cancers for people that undergo WLS
CyndieRI replied to elcee's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I wonder if it has to do with increased constipation. I was almost never constipated before I started the high protein pre-op diet. Now (10 weeks past surgery) I am ALWAYS constipated - no matter what I try! :( -
Was anyone hungry right after surgery?
woolhatgrl posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is so weird and was not expecting it but have been so hungry ever since I woke up from my DS surgery. Not that I think I could eat anything lol I couldnt even really eat the broth they gave me until couple days but had no problem with crystal light. Like I wanted to eat but physically was just not into eating and also once the broth got cold it was gross lol. I was thinking I would have no appetite for a while but must be head hunger from not eating much during pre op diet as well. I'm looking forward to when I can have protein shakes which I didnt think I would be lol. -
Is Whey Protein Powder Okay To Have?
readytogoforit replied to mztmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
yes, I love my whey Protein powder. it is expensive I use Jay Robb. it has no carbs, no artificial sugars, 25 grams of protein. I spoke to the people at the Vitamin Shoppe and have learned what to look for. Aspartame sweetener is used in many of the powders, they are linking it to cancer and belly fat. I really try to watch my carb intake so I definitely don't want to drink carbs! I love the taste and it works so well on mornings that I don't have time to make an egg breakfast. I think we are worth spending the money! when you think of the "junk" we used to eat - with no nutritional value, that was a lot of money! -
Is Whey Protein Powder Okay To Have?
MoreThanJustaPrettyFace replied to mztmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nectar Naturals (uses Stevia as a sweetener) is also really good. Shop around online and you can find it for around 23 bucks. Syntrax sells it for over 40. 23g protein per scoop. And they have fruit flavors, just in case you are sick of chocolate/vanilla/strawberry. Super delicious. -
I had my Sleeve surgery on 9/10/15. So far I am so uncomfortable. The 1st week, I was so bloated. My intake on Water and Protein shakes weren't good at all. I always felt full. I had to make myself sip, sip, sip so I wouldn't dehydrate. Did anyone feel the spasms sensation in stomach? Its not as bad now ( in 4th week)...I just feel sore and uncomfortable. Ready to feel better...
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So...here I am..7 days out. I can see now, that last week was a "honeymoon" phase. Didn't miss or want food. Now...I am doing great, but my head is starting to think...jeez...I have not eaten in a looooong time. I am hungry at times. I have a protein shake, and that stops that...luckily those intervals have worked into 3 "meals" a day. But I am stating to miss eating a little. I find myself thinking of really decadent food, that quite frankly I have not had for months...but they are popping into my head. I am starting to mourn, seems early, and I know once I start driving and getting back out into the world this week, the real challenges will begin. Not gonna lie. Scared..and a little sad. I know its worth it, and I knew what I was getting into, but until you are actually here you have no idea how you will feel. Just wanted to vent, and see if anyone else is feeling this way.
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Protein Powders/Drinks ?
Bufflehead replied to brookiebaby81's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get the Syntrax Nectar and Syntrax Matrix powders from Nashua Nutrition. They sell samples so you can try before you commit to a large amount: http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html You can also find it on Amazon, mybariatricpantry.com and similar sites. I don't know about physical stores like GNC or Vitamin Shoppe -- I guess call your local store and ask if they carry it? I know Vitamin Shoppe sells it online but I am not sure about in the brick and mortar stores.
