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Nut milk has no protein because it’s basically water that they wash the nuts with and then remove the nuts. So no real transfer of protein. Nuts have protein, for sure, but they also have fat and carbs. They are a great balanced food. If you aren’t sensitive to fake sugars try the no sugar added flavored yogurt— Dannon light and fit and such. Their protein is higher than the naturally occurring carbs from the milk. If you are sensitive to them try like Oikos triple zero which uses stevia and fruit juice. It’s carbs are only slightly higher.

I didnt really have any restrictions, but it is rare I eat white bread, pasta or rice. Maybe once a week I will have a serving of whole wheat pasta, rice or bread. Bread is usually 1/2 a serving, as it tends to swell more. I do eat my protein first. But it seems like if I dont balance it out with a carb, my stomach hates me for 4 or 5 hours. I am guessing because it is harder to digest? I can do canned chicken, or the perdue shortcuts chicken. Other chicken I cant. Turkey I cant unless smothered in gravy. Pork and ham, cant do. They actually hurt. Steak if cooked medium I can do it, but chewed really good and can only eat about an ounce. Beef, eh, depends on how tender it is. Tuna canned. Fish, not really. So I am quite limited on protein. I do cheese and string cheese, but again they also have carbs. I could live on yogurt! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Idk, I havent restricted carbs yet, but starting to think I need to. I actually emailed my dietician yesterday about carb amount (i was really limited, because I used to be diabetic, notice I say used to be!) calorie and fat amounts. I eat alot of greek yogurt, and I love citrus fruits. These are carbs though. Is there low carb yogurt that isnt plain? I cant do cottage cheese. I have been trying to cut down onthe protein shakes, because if expense, but feeling I may have to incorporate them again. I use them in the evening for whatever protein I need to hit 70 g a day. I do not do regular milk (skim) unless I am cooking or making pudding. I use Silk nut milk. It may have carbs, but the protein outweighs that compared to Almond milk which has no protein!(How does a nut milk not have protein? That makes no sense to me!) I was sleeved 10/17/17 if that helps, almost 4 months out. Ty for any insight. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Anything high sugar makes my stomach hurt and sometimes throw up. So now I limit my sugar intake to a quarter cup of granola once in awhile with some Greek yogurt. That's it for sweets and sugars Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

It is common to have some limited weight gain after gastric bypass surgery. They call it a 20 pound bounce. The important thing is not let go beyond it. According to my nutritionist, meals should consist of equal parts of protein, fats and carbs after the first couple years post-op. Snacks should be limited to primarily whole food options: nuts, natural nut butters, fruits, veggies, boiled eggs, string cheese, yogurt with berries and almonds, tuna pouches. Avoid processed packaged foods as much as possible. So I guess my advise is to document what you eat in a food journal and figure out what is the cause. I had RNY gastric bypass whereas you had the sleeve. I am 5 years post-op and this is the approach that I use. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

Really??? LOL I actually think it's pretty darn different. The standard advice is to eat your protein (and the word "protein" in that context almost always means meat or dairy) first and then if you can fit in other healthy foods, do it. (As you mentioned in your post, fitting in 1-2 oz of broccoli around your protein, maybe, if you have room.) In contrast to this Dr. Weiner strongly emphasizes eating vegetables first and fitting in protein around that. He also recommends plant foods - veggies and legumes and fruit and raw nuts - ahead of meat and dairy and has fairly low protein requirements - about 50g compared to many bariatric plans encouraging 80-100g. (Of course he isn't vegan by any stretch and I've seen him recommend yogurt smoothies and small amounts of animal protein, etc. He even said in one video that he doesn't think that a fully plant-based diet is "necessary for the general population." So yeah, while we're claiming him he's not necessarily "ours," know what I mean? Just a good resource!) While Dr. Weiner's diet is "low carb" compared to our pre-op sugary diets, it's certainly not low carb in the bariatric sense. You can't eat many fruits and certainly not any beans and whole grains and still remain under 30-50g carbs. It's also low-fat. Difficult to be low-fat and low-carb at the same time! He also promotes eating in abundance instead of focusing on calories, a huge difference from most bariatric plans. You just need to eat your abundance from healthy plant foods (Obviously you still end up eating fewer calories because you're eating high-volume, low-calorie foods but it's the mindset that helps make a difference!) So on a spectrum with keto/Atkins on the left and veganism on the right I'd say he's definitely well across the center line to the right, while most bariatric plans are basically keto except with low-fat dairy and some wiggle room for beans. Sorry for the long post, Fluff - I am fully carbed again, having eaten an abundance of fruit, oats, and rice in the last couple of days that I've been free from my liquid diet. So I'm all peppy and ready to argue again!!! Heehee!

Ha! So glad you find it helpful and not tiresome--like--why in hell does she keep blatherin' on over here? Can't she see no one cares? LOL, but it helps me regardless, cuz I've been able to go back and see my progress, and it feels good to make it to 6 days without cheats. I can't emphasize enough, THIS is a hard 2 weeks. LOL. I think I didn't fully "get it" until I was in it. Weird but true. Here's my post op plan: STAGE 1: Day 1 & 2 - Liquid Diet (minimum 48-64oz liquids per day) sugar free clear liquids (1oz per 15 minutes=4oz per hour) - (water, calorie free non-carbonated drinks, sugar free fitness waters, decaff coffee or tea, sugar free jello, clear broths) STAGE 2: Day home from hospital continuing 2 weeks - Full Liquid Diet (minimum 48-64oz liquids/45-60g protein per day) Volume Measurement: 1/8-1/4 cup sugar free clear liquids as described in Stage 1 (no more than 8oz of any liquid per hour) protein powders or RTD drinks (must be less than 4g of sugar per drink and have a minimum of 15g protein per 8fl oz) other acceptable fluids: Tomato or V-8 vegetable juice (no fruit versions), no sugar/fat free fudgesicles, skim or Lactaid milk, Fairlife milk, strained cream soups made with skim milk, thinned down plain Greek yogurt (up to a 1/2cup serving size), sugar free pudding made with skim milk (up to 1/2cup serving size), cream of wheat thinned with skim milk and protein powder added no fruit juices or sugar sweetened drinks STAGE 3: Beginning Week 3 and progressing to regular textured diet (slowly) - (minimum 48-64oz liquids per day/60-80g protein per day, eat 3 meals + 1-2 snacks daily) Volume Measurement: 1/4-1/2 cup all liquids as described in Stages 1 & 2 do not drink with meals or snacks (30 minutes before or after) start with pureed foods and slowly progress to soft solids then to regular textured foods--follow the surgeon's recommendations for advancement. Each phase will take 1-2 weeks per phase within this Stage 3 framework. chew foods to applesauce consistency, take bites no larger than a dime, eat slowly, take 20-30 minutes per scheduled meal/snack eat protein first at every meal >> follow with well-cooked mushy veggies when tolerable >> follow with canned fruits in water or natural juices limit sugar to 4g per serving and limit foods to those with sugar NOT within the first 5 listed ingredients limit fats to 6g per serving no liquid calories; no grazing (exception is 1-2 protein drinks per day until all food needs can be met with real food) introduce foods 1 at a time and keep a journal of any symptoms or pouch intolerance WeightLossStage3.pdf STAGE 4: Beginning around Week 6-7 and continuing for life - (minimum of 64oz liquids per day/60-80g protein per day, eat 3 meals + 1 high protein snack per day Volume Measurement: 1/2-1 cup or 4-8oz by weight per meal, 1/4-1/2 cup or 1-2oz by weight per snack sugar free clear liquids as described in Stage 1 protein first >> nuts/seeds/legumes >> low glycemic veggies >> low glycemic fruits >> low glycemic starches/grains eat slowly 20-30minutes per meal and stop at the first signal of fullness or "being done" (amount of food tolerated at one time will depend on the type of food and dryness of the food and if you are well-hydrated) introduce new foods slowly, 1 at a time and make note of any intolerances fibrous tough foods should be added very slowly and with great care WeightLossStage4.pdf

I think you look great! Great job at sticking with it. Stalls are hard. I usually switch stuff up, because it seems like when I eat the same foods all the time, the scale does not move. Like I cut out steel cut oatmeal, and now doing yogurt with granola. I agree about logging every bite. Maybe too many carbs, or maybe too many calories? I use myfitnesspal and every time I eat something I immediately go to the app and log what I ate or am eating. Good luck! I hope your stall ends soon! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

(note - I posted this in the wrong area, and have no idea how to delete that) Hi everyone! I've been on a work project and away from home for about a week so have been totally negligent on posting - Hope, did you have your procedure? You said it was Feb 6 but I haven't seen an actual post that you did it and how you are feeling and doing? I've been doing well- down 26.5lbs since the Nov 8 procedure, and 5.5lbs away from my goal. Just saw my doc for our 2nd post op visit and she said I've lost 16% of my weight in the 3 months and doing great! Also got blood work follow up done. Getting results in now and should hear from her soon on that. I can see that my cholesterol is still high- so I expect some meds in my future. My daily foods have remained pretty consistant. Yogurt/blueberries for Breakfast (and coffee), then a Protein Shake. lunch over the last week has been salad with grilled chicken - but the diff is, that I bought the big salad and it lasted for 4 lunches rather than 1 or 2. Have also added a nightly snack of Halo Top - but instead of the whole pint, I measure out 4oz and it's plenty and satisfying. So, all seems to be working in terms of satisfaction and fullness - but I still weigh everything when I can to keep me honest - since I don't trust my eyes Glad to see everyone doing so great! Shout outs toTex and Mel, and Luv who appears to be new since I've been here last. AmyA

Hi everyone! I've been on a work project and away from home for about a week so have been totally negligent on posting - Hope, did you have your procedure? You said it was Feb 6 but I haven't seen an actual post that you did it and how you are feeling and doing? I've been doing well- down 26.5lbs since the Nov 8 procedure, and 5.5lbs away from my goal. Just saw my doc for our 2nd post op visit and she said I've lost 16% of my weight in the 3 months and doing great! Also got blood work follow up done. Getting results in now and should hear from her soon on that. I can see that my cholesterol is still high- so I expect some meds in my future. My daily foods have remained pretty consistant. Yogurt/blueberries for breakfast (and coffee), then a protein shake. Lunch over the last week has been salad with grilled chicken - but the diff is, that I bought the big salad and it lasted for 4 lunches rather than 1 or 2. Have also added a nightly snack of Halo Top - but instead of the whole pint, I measure out 4oz and it's plenty and satisfying. So, all seems to be working in terms of satisfaction and fullness - but I still weigh everything when I can to keep me honest - since I don't trust my eyes Glad to see everyone doing so great! Shout outs toTex and Mel, and Luv who appears to be new since I've been here last. AmyA

I am sorry that I can't really give advice on this issue, but I want to say that I can definitely identify with you, although I am not quite as far out as you are. I am 15 months post sleeve. Other than the 9 pounds I lost last week (I was in hospital and couldn't keep down any food), I have stayed and bounced from 190-200 lbs for the last 4 months. My surgeon's goal weight for me is 175. Sitting at 190 as of today. Like you, I have current health conditoons that I am working on with my surgeon and gastro doctor. Because of multiple open abdominal surgeries, I deal with chronic pain, and even though I have lost over 140 lbs, I haven't been able to get to the point where I am able to exercise much. Also, like you, I am letting the carbs sneak in. The main culprits for me are yogurt and cream of mushroom soup. Not wanting to go on about my health issues, but I am very limited right now as to what I am able to consume without getting sick. Protein shakes I do fine, cream soups and broths with my Isopure unflavored protein powder. I am going way over 50 grams a day in carbs....this has really brought my weight loss to a screeching halt. @Twinmom07 I don't mean to take over your thread, I hope someone out there has some suggestions for both of us. I really want to get to my doctor's goal weight and I'm only 15 pounds away from it.

I cold not stomach anything sweet, including the sweeteners used in flavored protein powder. And mixing plain protein powder with water or milk didn’t work. I’d get shaky and sweaty and nauseous. And I wasn’t getting enough protein. Finally I came upon my way to get good quality protein powder ( I use the grassfed organic powder from NorCal) into me. I mix it with the Greek yogurt! I add enough coconut water to be able to mix the powder into a cup of yogurt. Then I put it into little lunchbox tins to take with me in my lunchbox all day, with a cold pack. I often mix in 2 tbsp of Ground flax seed, the red bag with bits of dried fruits in it (just a teense of hint of flavor). This concoction is PERFECT because it fills me up with the needed protein without any food reward or food pleasure. You just take enough spoonfuls until you aren’t protein-hungry any more. Eating to live.

You should have a specific list from your surgeon and/or your nutritionist. However, stage one is clear liquids only, while stage two generally includes protein shakes, sugar-free jello and popsicles and fudgesicles, and cream soup (without any pieces or chunks of food--blend it if you have to). Sugar-free yogurt might be allowed; check your list.

I agree Tracking is crucial. The lack of accountability got me where I was in the first place. When I stalled for nearly a month (month 2)I had to go straight back to basic , I had to add in that protein shake, I had to remove slider foods like Greek yogurt, although they are protein rich I was often hungry very quickly. I had to add easy dense proteins back in like boiled eggs. I had to get 64oz min of liquids in by any means necessary, which for me mean using straws (which is under debate ) I had to return to the phases I thought I outgrew. If you are a coffee drinker one of the easiest ways to up way your protein consumption is by adding premier caramel shake to coffee. It's the only I have been able to tolerate the shakes post surgery. Don't be discouraged, this amazing tool you have will work for you if you use it Sent from my N817 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone! Sleeved on 1/25, highest weight was 232, surgery weight 222 and current weight 206.4, down 25.6 all together, about 16 since surgery. I’m still on phase two, I drink about 1 3/4 Premeir Protein shakes a day but the taste is killing me. I’ll have sugar free pudding, broth, cream of chicken soup, sugar free ice pops, but that’s it. I’m a picky eater, I don’t like yogurt or cheese so I’m finding I’m very limited. I’m ready for the puréed stage.

Try the premier? Has half the protein you need in 11oz. I had soups, low carb yogurt. No sugar in my beverages at all. Crystal light if you need flavoring. And I bought protein 2o water. 15G of protein. No carbs and no sugar.

Let me second or third or whatever protein water. There are several different brands available; you can find them online if not at a local grocery store. I'm currently drinking Protein2O; 15 grams of protein per 16.9 oz. bottle. Another suggestion would simply be to try different flavors and brands of protein shakes to see if you can find something that works. And you just need to make it through the first month or so before things get a lot easier and you have more choices. Yogurt and cottage cheese and actual food are in the future.

I also got really sick of the sweet protein shakes and now can only tolerate Premier (and a few other brands) chocolate. I tried broth and hated it then. One thing that helped me was protein water--still somewhat sweet but not cloying and the thin consistency was better. When I could do full liquids, I even pureed some beef vegetable soup and loved that. Was thrilled to be able to eat yogurt and especially cottage cheese. Still have cottage cheese nearly every day.

There's not right answer on calories. I've seen people stay too low which hinders their weight loss. I've seen some go higher but lose because they keep carbs low. It's a combination of. Most doctors say that in time your meals should be approximately 4-6 oz. Density of food matters. Early on there's no way I could ever get down 4 oz of chicken in a single meal. If it was a soft food like yogurt I could do it no problem. Slider foods are much easier to eat than a dense protein. The other rule of thumb is that your protein source should roughly be about the size of a deck of playing cards. Use a combination of a scale and measuring cups until you get comfortable with portion size. My standard go-to chicken salad recipe comes out to 1 cup equaling 6 oz. Some days I could get all 6 oz in no problem. Other days I'll eat half and be completely full.

First thing you have to do is stop the binging. Are you able to take time off work? That may help with doing the liquid diet. If you're able to lay around your house and not have to worry about anything it'll be easier to stick it out. If you want to save your band, I strongly advise you listen to your doctor. Remind yourself that it's just a week. I'm sure it feels good to binge but it's self-destructive behavior. Go to the store, stock up on protein shakes, broths, and yogurt smoothies and tough it out for 7 days. Then move on to mushies, and then try to eat your lap band diet the next week, and then see your doctor. Otherwise you're just going to go back to the way you were before. It's unfortunate for us but once you're obese your body will do whatever it takes to get that fat back. It's not a matter of pure willpower. That's why we needed help in the first place. But you can do 7 days. That's all it is. Just a week. Take it day by day and you'll get through it.

I have this everyday for breakfast. I stir it up and yum. I just struggle with protein drinks.This is : Greek Yogurt 3/4 c. : Cal:100 Plain Protein: 18 Hemp Hearts( bought at Costco) : Cal:57 : Pro:3.5 Torani Sugar Free : any flavor Handful of blueberries: Cal: 25 Pro:0.5 Sent from my Nexus 5 using BariatricPal mobile app

They might just be trying to make you happy. Placating you with proof that nothing is wrong to put your mind at ease. I'm two months out. Yes, I feel restriction after I eat about a cup of food. Less, if the food is fibrous (think steak and raw veggies) or carby (think beans and bread). "Slider" food like oatmeal and yogurt I could eat endlessly with no issues. I can enjoy a couple of bites of sugary naughty desert......but if I continue, I'll feel nauseated like I need a big glass of water. Not true dumping syndrome, but it makes me feel kinda gross.

I am not drinking any protein yet. My first step is clear fluids for 7 days ( broth, sf jello, 100% juice mixed with water) Saturday o get to move to full fluids. Super excited for that step. Cream soups and yogurt lol sounds like a dream. Sent from my SM-G955W using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 8 weeks post op from my RNY. The first 3 weeks were brutal, however, sooooo worth it :-). So far I have lost 40 pounds and for the past two weeks I have been going to the gym everyday during lunch and every day during the weekend. I'll either take a zumba, boxing, cycling or aqua workout class. Also, now that I can eat more I consume a lot of grains, yogurt and tofu. I have cut meat out of my life. I am so happy with my results and cannot wait to keep going.

Every time I eat bread I vomit!! So no more bread for me. Try this if you haven’t yet. It’s amazing. I put it on apples, yogurt and I’m my shakes