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One week Post op and questions
Allformyson replied to lapbandgirl2009's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doc stresses Protein (my doc does 1 week of some allowed carbs for some volume, then cuts them out again) and exercise. Just follow your doctors orders and the plan he gives you. I just started mushies today too and I'm expecting the weight loss to slow some but I'm still eating such small portions, I can't imagine gaining. Let's hope! -
Less than a week!
kayjay14 replied to donnamarie_RNY's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is a week from today as well. I'm just starting the preop diet and today hasn't been too bad. I've been doing protein shakes every 3 hours and supplementing with water in between. Hopefully the rest of the 6 days wont be as bad. Good luck to you!!! -
Am I Going To Have To Drink Protein Shakes Rest Of My Life
MinaT replied to lowe1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's hard getting the Protein in. I used to drink Pure Protein 100% whey Frost chocolate that I got from Target and I couldn't stand it after surgery. I went through Muscle Milk Light, GNC brand, unjury etc. and it fought me every step of the way. I bought Syntrax nectar Fuzzy Navel (mixes with water) from Vitamin Shoppe and it was like $26.00 cheaper through them than buying from Syntrax. When the going got rough and I needed to get more protein in I added Isopure Orange to the Fuzzy Navel. I had Pure liquids for 5 weeks straight and it was rough on me because everything I liked pre-surgery I hated afterwards, but please know it gets better EVERY single day. The most important thing you need is your Water, then you work on your Proteins. I'm back to drinking the Pure Protein shakes, though I don't "love it" like I used to I can tolerate it now. Good luck to you and just keep telling yourself every day is better than the day before and before long you will be past this phase. -
Was sleeved in August. Big weight loss at first! I hit a stall in November. Still fighting
Lucabelle1313 replied to Lucabelle1313's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am not eating poorly. I am eating too much. Which was the problem before i had surgury and what the problem is now. i do not feel full. When i eat protein and veggies i an still hungary enough for carbs!! If you had self control you wouldn't of had to get the sleeve. The same as me. You are not helping me by saying i am having a pitty Do not need a lecture. Need to know how to feel full again. Either help or do not post!! -
I am trudging along in bandster hell, waiting for my first fill. I feel the same as I did before surgery pretty much. Trying to watch my calories though, get my protein in, etc. I am frustrated but know there's a light at the end of a tunnel. I'm anxious to really start using this thing!
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What protein have you liked the best?
GeorgieGirl1957 replied to meriteri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like Pure Protein from Target. 25 gm in 12 oz, goes down easy, tastes good. I buy the frosty chocolate and the vanilla is ok too. Coupons on line are $1.00 off each. For a good size tub of the powder, I pay about 17.99 without the coupon. They last a couple weeks drinking twice a day. I didn't care for the Bariatric Advantage mix at all. I know some people don't like products hawked by the biggest loser, but truly I was drinking them on my diet months before surgery and I never watched the biggest loser, so I wasn't aware. Anyway, they taste good. GG -
What protein have you liked the best?
a.walker replied to meriteri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I found BSN Lean Dessert flavors to be pretty good. I like the chocolate fudge one, and my husband likes the banana one. I also like Muscle milk, but it seems to have more calories for less protein than I'd really like. I also use GNC brand unflavored, and it's okay. I'm really trying not to use shakes as much to get in my protein, but those were the ones I could tolerate. -
Please notify your surgeon and let him/her know this is happening. Wish I could give better advice... .but at three weeks, depending on your plan, you should be able to keep hydrated and work towards your protein goal. Please call them.
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hi, i use IDS New-whey liquid Protein. they come in "test tube" looking vials. they have both 25gm and 42 gms and have about 4-5 flavors. my favorites are the blue raspberry and fruit punch. these and Protein shakes saved my life while i was losing weight. until i found them i had issues with losing my hair. i would use protein shakes but sometimes i couldnt get those down. i still use these when i have a day that i am tight. i also used them recently when i had plastic surgery to insure my protein intake was good. i get mine on A1Supplements.com - Wholesale supplements Nutrition at Low Prices to Build Muscle, Lose Fat with EAS, MuscleTech, BSN and more! but they have a website called :: Innovative Delivery Systems - Welcome to IDS Sports :: they definitely helped me good luck josie
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I have the 42 gram vials in grape. I can sip it over the course of the day right from the vial or if I want to thin it out I mix the protein with G2 Gatorade. A 32oz bottle has a total of 100 calories. The vial of protein has 180 calories. I purchased mine from GNC.
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protein shots????
tammy green replied to emtsusieq's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi yes ive tried them i found fruit punch at wal mart with 26 grams of protein and at gnc i found lemon lime. with 45grams of protein, they are kinda thick, they are ok. and today i took a bottle of water put the protein shot in it and it tasted like it needed some sugar so i took crystal light (both were fruit punch flavor) and it tasted better, with the protein shakes i cant stand them thin so i take unjury and some sf jello mix, and maybe some pnut butter and blend it tastes pretty good like a milkshake, you could use sf cappiunco mix, or frozen strawberries it taste better like that hope that helps some. tammy -
I'm 3.5 months out from surgery and my weight loss progresses although it is slowing down. I am down 82 lbs from my high weight and 66 since surgery. I am feeling great and I have dropped from a 50 to a 42 waist and from XXXL to L in shirts. I am really happy with my results so far! My eating has been a problem. however. I have discovered some really good items in the store here that I am eating an awful lot of - the soups and protein cereals. I am having a hard time digesting cooked meats, and once a week on average the meal comes back up. The protein cereal in particular goes down real smooth and feels wonderful in my gut. I have slowed down my eating and taken ever smaller bites but it hasn't helped. I know its not that I ate too much or too fast as the problem usually occurs about 1 hour after eating when I just can't seem to digest something. I get hiccups, then I start salivating so much that I can't talk because my mouth fills up. After about 30-45 minutes of this, the food usually comes up. I've told my doc and nutritionist and they say that this can happen and all I can do is power past it and note what causes the problem. They suggested searching for alternatives, hence my new found love of protein based cereals! It's strange, I seem to be more fixated on food than ever, but not on quantity. My worry is whether or not something new will stay down. I seem to do much better with raw foods (sashimi, carpaccio, kibben nayeh) but I am started to get tired of raw stuff. I also have such a small capacity in my stomach (maybe 3 oz) that I fill up with my protein and barely get to the veggies. HOWEVER. IT IS WORTH IT!!!! I haven't felt this good in years and I am off all my meds and my CPAP! The only thing I take is omeprazol and my vitamins! I really enjoy being able to get up and move around without pain. It's wonderful to walk up a flight of stairs and not feel like my heart will beat so hard it will pop out of my chest. Getting the surgery was definitely the best thing I did for myself in quite some time!
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I was curious if any of you post op people have had problems drinking this particular shake. A FB group I just joined was saying it was the wrong type of Protein & suggested it can cause dumping. Yet Kaiser's bariatric pgm highly recommends it. Just curious if this is just a certain group bashing other drinks in order to sell their's or if it's truly not the best option. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I've had it every day and I'll be 1 year post-op RNY 4/21/16! Love it as my coffee creamer and when I make Protein pudding and frozen pudding pops My NUT at Mayo gives it 2 thumbs up and my Bariatric team there has been nothing short of wonderful! Down 120 lbs. so no complaints from me.
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that stuff is horrible (and i'm not picky)! I bought a whole case from gnc just after my vsg, tried two, and had my husband return the rest. I got my protein from unjury checken soup and unjury unflavored powder put in beef broth. good luck!
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A lot of Dr's like to unfill before surgery as often anaesthesia causes nausea and possibly vomiting which could cause the band to slip. I had an abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago and was lucky as my Dr's did not require me to have an unfill. My band Dr didn't think it was necessary unless my anaesthetist required it and he was happy so long as I don't suffer with reflux which I don't. The only problem i had was that I was put on a light diet after surgery which consisted of Soup, sandwiches and jelly and icecream, It didn't matter how many times I tried explaining that sandwiches were not a light option for a person with a band it just didn't get through. I was abit tired of the soup and jelly after a couple of days and was desperate for some proper food. Good luck with your surgery, hope it all goes well.
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I will be 5 weeks post-op tomorrow. I take my Vitamins and I have slowly been increasing my calories and Protein intake. I went from not being able to eat 200 calories a day a week ago to now I can do 600-700 and my protein went up as well...40-60grams. I know this is still not enough but I am working on it. Well I'm pretty sure it's because of my low calorie and protein intake but I just need some reassurance but my energy is soooooooo low. My doctor cleared me to workout and eat whatever I wAnt as long as I can tolerate it. I have been eating healthy healthy healthy. I will never go back to junk food I'm just feeling down because I can't seem to get myself to get up and do stuff! Last week I had to days where I had some energy and I did an hour of dance central on both days! It felt great!!! I want to keep working out but I'm so tired! Please reassure me this too shall pass. It's encouraging to hear your stories and advice. Thanks in advance!
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I ate a solid too early...need ideas to be prepared. Please help...
ash1188 replied to MN_Thin0211's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't know if you like cheese but I have found nibbling on a light cheese stick to be a nice way to mix things up! Just chew it really well and it turns to mush... Also a great source of protein! -
I avoid them. They have so many CARBS! Most of them have more carbs than Protein.
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Well Tomorrow is my BandDay..Happy BandDay to Me!
Melisa1 replied to poohprecious's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
wow im soo excited to hear that. I had my psy appointment today and it went soo well. Only 30 min and done! Now im just trying to loose the 12 lbs b4 surgery....its hard...darnit...but im trying. Im also waiting for the letter in the mail from the surgeon telling me what further tests he wants. Everything is going smooth and steady...im happy and excited but it seems like its still going slow lol. Hey what protein shake did you end up buying...? i dont even know where to start. Also what vitamins did you end up getting? -
Slipped band-Surgery scheduled for Wednesday
jennibells replied to Startingover!'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on 10/2/07 but I got sick a couple of weeks ago and as a result my band slipped. My doctor gave me the option of waiting to see if it went back on its own so for the last two weeks I have been waiting with no fluid in the band. Well I got something stuck and ended up in the ER on 3/17 where my doctor said I would need emergency surgery. He said he might be able to fix it but if there was too much damage to my stomache he may have to take it out. He said if the damage was minimal he was going to take the band out and put in another one, the Realize band, that he felt had much less cases of slippage because it was wider. I had surgery, they put another band in, the Realize band and I am still on my full liquid diet with my follow appt. on Wednesday. I feel great and I am so relieved that I did not loose the band completely. I feel like I am recovering much faster this time around. -
My doc is pretty specific - 70 grams protein and 30 grams carb - all from a liquid protein diet for 2 weeks. I think that comes to around 700 calories max. Good luck
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I personally have had no spots or heard of any. Any chance that you're allergic to dairy or whey? I assume that you're consuming protein drinks? Maybe try soy protein. Is there a chance that you've been or are on antibiotics? I'm suggesting you ask your primary care physician. Good luck!
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Can't drink & eat too close together is driving me mad!
Baddrabbit replied to theladyslipper's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know many who drink up until they not sure why. AFTER you eat is a really really bad idea. As your first commandment is Protein first. The longer in your belly the better. Keeps you full longer helping you not getting hungry. But I also know many who will take a few 'sips' while eating. But to reiterate...don't drink after Sent from my XT907 using the BariatricPal App -
Protein Bars-Are They Ok For Meal Relacements?
RJ'S/beginning replied to Holly5.3's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
My surgeon ordered a 2 week liquid protein diet for 2 weeks for all of his patients.....nothing else.......at least you get to eat one meal a day..........this is to shrink your liver so that it is easier to get to your stomach for the operation........I have never even fasted for a day or drank liquids for a day in my life...will be doing it 2 weeks....yikes.........liquid protein drink 3 times a day......oh my!!!!!!!!!!!!
