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Question about protein & allergic reaction
heatherv posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone! I'm getting the band next week and have been trying Protein shakes to get used to them. Has anyone ever been allergic to the powder? I had a funny skin reaction over the weekend and it lasted a few days. I narrowed it down to a few things but one of the things new was the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein Powder. I didn't have one yesterday or today and my skin is getting better but I'm afraid to try it again to see if it was the protein! LOL :biggrin: Any suggestions? -
Panda's post surgery accountability thread
Panda333 replied to Panda333's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oct 7, not sure if I would count that 6 or 7 days out of surgery. My scale says 280 but not sure if I want to update my tickers yet as it's known to be a few lbs off. But it's definitely down from the 294 it said on OCT 2 - WHO HOO. Hubby and I doing okay....Thankfully off of work until Oct 17 so my goal every day is to just get those meds, fluids, and protein in. Went to bathroom again today that makes Friday and Monday. So far so good, pain better every day....... ordered step tracker in the mail and going to try a sytrax shake today. -
Panda's post surgery accountability thread
Panda333 replied to Panda333's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oct 12 update. Doing okay had some random sharp pains in the right hand side so started taking Tylenol again and it has improved. Had an issue with the incisions so went to back to surgeon and spoke to his pa. Turns out i was allergic to the glue..they removed all the glue and put steri strips on the open wounds. Still sooo itchy...trying not to scratch. I feel I can eat too much. I’m on the puréed stage and I ate 3 oz of beans and I know we shouldn’t eat more than 1.5 at a time. My weight loss has been slow. Most people Lose 10 lbs a week per my anecdotal research on this board. On oct 1 I weight 284 and today I weighed 277. Of course on Oct 2 I weight 294, lol. I will weight on Oct 15 which will be exactly 2 weeks. I’m happy with the loss, but really want one of these 10 lb weeks. Still really happy as I’m down 30 lbs from my high of 307 🙂 So far getting protein in no problem. Getting 64 oz of liquid a bit harder need to step it up...... -
Week 4 51 pounds down but everyday is a struggle.
bellabloom replied to Sweettee23's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It will get easier. Don't worry about having to get in all your Protein etc. it's tough in the first couple months. Just focus on fluids and getting your Vitamins. Part of the journey is to let go of that feeling we have to eat so much. Your body will be fine without a lot of food for awhile. Like my doctor told me when I started out, the point is to make it hard to eat!! -
Congrats! :smile2: You'll do great! You'll be sore for a couple of days but back to business in no time. I was doing (slow) laps around the block the day after I came home. Losingjusme had some good advice! Be sure to get your Water and Protein in-- and be careful to sip in the beginning. Good luck to you!
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I had my surgery 3/3/2014 - wondering if anyone can advise
Lamonica2013 replied to Austin123's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Once I was a month out my Dr had my eat 2 eggs and a protein shake a day. A couple weeks later I was able to eat whatever I wanted, protein first of course. Couple weeks after that I started with 2 oz of meat and a 1/4 a cup of veggies though usually I could not get in the veggie most times because the meat made me full. Then in 2 weeks later I increased the meat to 3 oz which is what I eat now and a bite or 2 of veggies and I'm full. However a lot of the time I can only get in the meat. I still drink 1 protein shake a day but I split it in half because I drink ensure. It's the only protein. Shake I can handle. My best advice to you is make sure when you eat you get in that protein and as much as you can. It's the most important part of our diet. I do not eat potatoes or carbs. Not yet. I had my surgery on Feb 5 -
Same here. I had mine on the 20th. The pain isn't horrible. I do find myself needing a pain pills by mid day. I'm severely struggling with the Protein shakes. I can drink Water fine. Just not much of it. The shakes gross me out completely post surgery. Since Wednesday I'm down 9 pounds. I feel weak and have the complete and utter desire to eat. Eat anything! -Something. It's the strangest feeling. The only word I have for it is: overwhelming. Someone will ask how I feel... I tear up, wanting to cry! I have no desire to speak words out of my mouth, it's like it is a hassle. Surely this will all pass... Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
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Thanks for the advice one thing I do is drink plenty of Water for sure. Maybe I will try to stay on type of my Vitamins and drink some Protein because I really get sleepy sometimes
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Primier Protein and there's a brand called "Naked" usually in the produce section, some of their shakes has protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Welcome to this forum. When I started this journey I had so many questions too. When I went to my first visit with my surgeon he gave me a kit with a booklet that answerd my questions. He also answered them for me. I was assigned to a case manager and she emails me to see where I am in the process. It is a process. Each surgeon has their list of pre operative appointments,that has to be done before insurance will approve the surgery. It also depends on your health issues. For me, I had to see or have Therapist Nutritionist Chest xray EKG Sleep Study Gallbladder ultrasound blood work If you have already had some of these testing they can use them if recent. They want to ensure we are healthy enough to have surgery. I didn't go to the seminar we had the option of viewing video online or in person. Research all you can. This site is awesome. I also viewed the sleeved procedure on youtube. Its gross lol, but I wanted to see exactly what is going to take place I am taking 4 weeks off. Everone is different. I read some posts where they took 1 or 2 weeks off. I think it depends on your age and type of work you do. I work in law enforcement and I am 47. I want to be healed and know how my tummy will be function. Some say, they experience excess gas after surgery. I am going to try the isoplus whey 60 grain protein at Walmart. I heard chocolate and strawberry are good choices. No, everyone don't use the same protein drinks. Make sure its low in calories. My surgeon have their on store on site with the vitamins, mineral and different protein drinks. I will try different ones before surgery which I am hoping for end of Nov. I have completed all my pre oper as of yesterday. Good luck!!!
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my head vs my stomach.....my stomach won!!
Guest replied to Lioness81970's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would like to receive some good recipes with fish and chicken; recipes that are soft or easy to chew. Also, would like to have recipes for Protein drinks. I have found that the more protein I eat (drink), the more weight I lose but since my second adjustment, I have really been having trouble with meats. Any input would be great. Thanks -
While I'm here, can I say how much I despise the Adkins Diet? I still see people eating a pound of bacon... but nooooo, they can't touch a stalk of brocolli! So I read the entire Adkins book from front to back. In the very last pages, in a very small, gray box, it says that you have to watch your portion control. In the back of the book there's an index that tells you exactly how much bacon you can have, how much cheese, how much steak, etc. The portions are regular-size portions that you'd expect on any weigh loss plan. But nobody reads the small print, so they keep killing themselves with piles of protein thinking they are following the Adkins Diet. Wrong. You have to measure, even on Adkins.
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I love LBT! It's wonderful to hear everyone's stories from the diet wars. Lisa, you still win the prize with your first post. . . but look at all the crap we've gone through (literally, for those of us who tried Xenical). When I was 13 my mom took me to a local doc who was considered on the cutting edge of weight-loss treatments. His hands shook and he smelled of bourbon, but he was thin, and a big advocate of a pre-Atkins regimen. No carbs, period. I got down to 140 lbs. I was 5'7". He said I was still too fat and wanted me to lose at least 20 more lbs. while eating noting but Protein -- no vegetables, no fruits, nothing but meats, eggs, and cheese. I went mental with a bowl of plain strawberries and gained five pounds overnight. A couple of years (and 50 lbs.) later my parents sent me to a university clinic where I had nothing but diet Jello and Fresca for a week. I lost 12 lbs. When I came home, my father berated me for not being disciplined enough to stick to that "simple" (i.e., two-item) diet. I never forgave him. I tried speed in college; my boyfriend (who I thought was extremely street-wise and sophisticated because he was 28) scored black beauties off some funky dealer and we spent a couple of weeks not sleeping but getting thin. We thought we were brilliantly creative. I was urged to go on lithium to control my supposed "mania" shortly thereafter and thought I had no reason to live. But my legs looked fabulous.
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Hi Nina, I also had my surgery on Wednesday, 10/27. I am feeling pretty good, but I have been experiencing those back pains like you described, as well as a pain in my upper right collar bone. The back pains are most likely gas and are relieved by moving around. Heat also helps. My pain in the collar bone is due to having a hiatal hernia repaired. So far, I am doing pretty well with my fluids. But I just today attempted to try a Protein shake.(Not sure I am going to finish it ). My doctor told me that staying hydrated was much more important than the protein. So far I have managed my fluids and all my Vitamins. So tomorrow, I am going to try and add in a walk around the block, to help get the rest of that gas out. Once I can get this walking thing worked out, then I will focus on Protein shakes, Good Luck!
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Hi I'm Nina..... 5 days out from VSG. still in a little pain I have a JP drain will have this taken out on Wed 11/03. I am having a problem getting all my fluids in, plus protein drinks it is very tough....Because I can tell when I am full. So therefore you stop drinking. Down 12lbs since 10/27. Feeling pretty good today, just get tired later in the afternoon. Is anyone having slight back pain?right side midway?
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Day 2 Post Op And.. Hungry?
NWgirl replied to Wisdom2KnowTheDifference's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was hungry on day three, but it's very important that you continue the clear liquids. Make sure to drink all of your protein and if you are feeling hungrier, drink some more. Also, sometimes being dehydrated can feel like your hungry, so make sure you are drinking enough liquids in general. -
So you've lost 3 lbs in a week? That's fantastic! The goal target is usually 1 to 2 lbs per week, average, so you are really doing well. I think the biggest guideline for fills is: 1) are you losing 1 to 2 lbs per week? (on average, I lose mine in spurts. A few lbs in one day, then nothing for a couple of weeks, so it still averages out). 2) if you are losing that much, is it because of the band or are you dieting but feeling hungry? If you aren't feeling hungry between meals, you are probably fine, but if you are struggling between meals, it might be time to consider a fill. Also, make sure you are getting your Water in, and your Protein too.
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Can I make this work???
juliegeraci replied to LstNTranslation's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I thlnk it will be important to keep in touch with your surgeon to make sure you have the correct fill level prior to travel. The band will do its job with the restriction. Just make sure you eat your protein first, vegies 2nd and so on. -
And you are still swollen from surgery. Slow and steady. Get your fluids and protein.
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Hi. I'll be your May 10th buddy. Our journeys seem to have started around the same time. I started my preop diet on 4/26 at 210 and am down to 202. I must admit, I'm concerned bcs I've not been able to get my 64 oz of Water on top of the shakes and Protein bars. I'm not generally a snacker so it's been difficult. I'm surprised however that I have not been hungry or anxious about food at all during this preop diet phase. I've had to get creative to dodge some bullets at some social functions this week but it wasn't too tough. I do find myself lying a lot as to why I can't eat. Lol (I already ate, I'm full, I can't drink bcs I'm on antibiotics, etc). I even held strong against my son's birthday cake. Mother's Day will be a big test. So as I'm trying to stay focused, I wish the same for you. Let's stay in touch. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My band goes in tomorrow 22 Jan 09
yarddawg72 replied to bigsarge's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
your family will change their minds after you start losing the weight. Really after the band you are a little sore. I did not think about food much cause my stomach hurt (feels like you did way too many sit-ups). I had to go to soy protein cause the whey stuff almost made me throw up. And yes it is difficult to avoid your favorite foods but it gets easier. After a few days you'll feel better and can get down more protein and water and you feel even better. Just keep telling yourself that this was the right thing to do. When the scale starts moving down and you see those old familiar (and smaller) numbers, you will feel even better. Keep your chin up and stretch those face muscles. You'll need them for all the smiling that is soon to come. -
http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/ I've only tried the chocolate Splendor and it mixed up TERRIBLY. My drink was half clumps so I'm not a big fan of unjury based on my experience, but this is where you can order it.
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I'm using the Unjury chicken flavor and love it but going to try the unflavored now. I'm 7 days post op and struggling to get enough protein cuz I'm sick of the sweet flavors. My incision areas are sensitive as well and starting to itch. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but I still hit these walls of exhaustion on a daily basis that are tough! Best of luck to you!
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I thank God for the healing in my body!! Today was my first day back to work . And my only complaint is I cant stand for nothing to touch my stomach . It is very senative on top. Is any one else having that issues? I'm still struggling on getting 60 oz of protein down and 60 oz of other fluids . I read some where that what fluids you get down today effects how you feel tomorrow. So I just keep pushing!!!!
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Tired of Food Getting Cold!?
delta_girl replied to joatsaint's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Could be worse. You could not have had the option of vsg and eat all of the nice hot food you can hold.
