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Protein shakes burn out!
Thucydides replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was also in November and I switched to protein bars instead of shakes for the same reason. The Quest bars have worked well for me. As others have said, Greek yogurt is also a really good way to easily get protein. I have found that there can be a lot of variation in sugar content with Greek yogurt, so I have to pay attention to the label. Most days involve a Quest bar, a couple of servings of Greek yogurt, and grilled chicken breast for lunch and dinner. I now have no problem hitting around 100 g of protein and still sticking with a reasonable caloric intake. -
Torani Sugar Free Syrup comment & question
TodayItEnds replied to TodayItEnds's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Nope she is one in a million, I lucked out!! Trust me the syrup makes a huge difference and I called my NUT this morning and she said therefore fine to add. LMK if you try it! I wish I did as well, hazelnut sounds yummy as well. I am trying the Salted Caramel today! Pre-O I Loved all the syntax shakes, post-op I have not be able to get down any of the five types I had in the house. It was so disappointing to me since they were my staple before surgery. Trying it today, Cant wait!! Thanks for the suggestion about trying it yogurt since I loved yogurt pre-op and the texture of it now makes me not want to eat it! Peppermint and Almond sound great! Ok so I obviously need to get Peppermint & Almond since those are my favorite flavors in general. Thanks for the reply. S'mores flavor sounds interesting, this is getting out of control I want to try them all now, LOL! Please post in this thread and let us know how you like them, good decision! I have not seen that one anywhere yet but once again another one of my favorite flavors. If you find it, let us know how it tastes! -
Thanks for the reply! I go in this next week for another fill, so I think I will talk with the doc about what you have discussed in your reply. My meals generally are yogurt and scrambled eggs for breakfast, a weight watchers frozen meal for lunch, and dinner popcorn chicken and some fries. I do not snack throughout the day and I generally get in 100 oz of water a day.
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@@juan110 I feel good. Still have moments of tiredness, like after my first shower last night. All I really feel is a tugging at the incision sites if I bend over, or turn a certain way. Still have not tried sleeping in bed tho. Bought an EZ Lift recliner for sleeping and sitting in so I don't have to strain tummy muscles yet getting up and standing. It has been a godsend! I'm going to try the full liquid diet again beginning today. I don't like taking meds that are in capsules! It feels weird going down. Dr said to open them and mix with a tad bit of sugar free applesauce or yogurt. How are you feeling?
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Thank you for trying to understand. If I understood his suicide and my reaction to it, I wouldn't have needed the 4 1/2yrs of therapy. Thank you again. This week, well since Jan 12th, I've lost 11 pounds. I've gone back to a Protein shake for Breakfast, greed yogurt for lunch and an "allowable" dinner with a green salad topped with nutritional yeast. I am having trouble drinking enough. I've never been a big Fluid consumer, but I'm working at it. I am going three times a week for aqua therapy for my back since spinal fusion. After that I will join the pool. Thank you again, for asking about my progress. It means a great deal to me.
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It's been 2 weeks since I got the surgery and I don't feel like I got it? I don't get full with water and my diet consists of that and yogurt and I don't even drink the yogurt because I'm not a fan. So I can drink water all day and it's like I never even got surgery. I'm scared that the surgery failed. Like if for some reason they didn't do it right and I still have a large stomach.
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Torani Sugar Free Syrup comment & question
Kindle replied to TodayItEnds's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm 2 years out and I have always used Torani and Davinci syrups to flavor my shakes, plain Greek yogurt, coffee and hot chocolate. I have caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut, almond, Irish cream, English toffee, peppermint, pumpkin, gingerbread, raspberry and tiramisu in my cupboard right now. -
Protein shakes burn out!
VMS1990 replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I guess I was never really told how much protein to have in a day. I always choice my high protein meal first. Turkey, chicken, Greek yogurt, cheese. Eggs. I feel great, lose weight like I should. I just nervous I don't want to be malnutrition. Lol. I do three meals. One snack. I have started doing protein bar as well. -
Protein shakes burn out!
Clementine Sky replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also recommend yogurt as a Protein source. Fage's plain yogurt has under 10 grams of carbs, and more than 20 grams of protein. The actual amounts vary a little depending on whether you're having the fat-free, low-fat, or regular yogurt. Fairlife milk is also high in protein. I get the 2% smaller single serving bottles to bring with me to work sometimes. They have 19 grams of protein. Some kefir is higher in protein, but you have to check the label because some have a lot of sugar. I use all three as bases for smoothies. Raspberries are my favorite because they are lower in carbs. I've seen recipes for healthier egg custards on Pinterest, but haven't actually made one. I've been planning to, and one of these days I actually will. You can find a lot of recipes on Pinterest for post-VSG eating. -
Protein shakes burn out!
Nurse_Lenora replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Greek yogurt or have you tried adding unflavored protein powder to foods? I love adding it to sugar free jello -
Protein shakes burn out!
JamieLogical replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I switched to Protein bars the minute I was allowed solid foods, because I was SO OVER shakes. You just have to be very choosy and make sure you don't get anything high in net carbs, sugar, or saturated fat. I used to swear by Quest Bars until they changed their main ingredient and now they do NOT agree with my intestines. I now use Combat Crunch Bars, but they are a little higher in calories and net carbs, so I am not sure I'd recommend them for the weight loss stage (I'm in maintenance). You should be able to get a LOT of your protein from food by now as well. Greek yogurt, string cheese, and turkey snack sticks were all good ways for me to get protein in between meals. For meals themselves, make sure you are making high protein choices and always putting your protein first. -
Protein shakes burn out!
Bufflehead replied to VMS1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you allowed snacks? What is your protein goal? If you are looking for 75 grams of protein in a meal, you can get that from 3 meals of 3 ounces of meat, then have Greek yogurt or turkey jerky for a snack. -
Anyone from Pittsburgh?
claddagh66 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your so funny. Yep I can only imagine! Oh the simplest of things...Never taste so good I do have a shaker ball cup. It's meant for the shakes cause I drink instant Breakfast often since I'm not a breakfast eater. If I get up at like 5am I usually have s cup or 3 of coffee, a yogurt or oatmeal around 1030ish and don't actually eat lunch till around 230ish. I'm just not quick to start eating. Actually upsets my stomach if I do. May have something to do with the hiatal hernia I'm not sure but I've never been a breakfast or should I say morning eater. I'm not a morning person period! Lol Right now I'm on synthroid for my high scores in my thyroid levels. We're supposed to be .04-.40 and I'm at 25.7! I'm way off. So I'm taking that and Vitamin D since I'm way low on that too, methacarbamol (muscle relaxer) tylenol#3 and Motrin coated with malox all for my neck and back. I have a bunch of herniated discs in my lower back and neck. I also have a broken bone in my foot right now I'm getting doctored for and a severed tendon there too. My last test is the stress test and they will have to do it in a bed since I can't wak/run the treadmill like they need. They'll just give me an injection to induce my heart level. Last thing I gotta do So back to the Vitamins. I take D, calcium, multi and I think that's it. I will ask what they require. Did you get any of the Biotin for hair (yes I know your a guy lol) and also did you get the miralax and gas ex tongue melts? -
At 4 months post op I was still living on cheese, yogurt, soup, and protein shakes. Even at 7 months post op now, eggs are still hit or miss for not coming back up. I've pretty much come to the conclusion that chicken and I are through. Occasionally I tolerate a very small amount of a chicken thigh (never breast meat), but generally slow cooker beef or fish are better tolerated for me. I also find chili tolerable, but cannot eat a hamburger (even without the bun).
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Puréed stage diet question/help
aaonthego replied to TodayItEnds's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Refried beans, chili and Greek yogurt - all with added unflavored protein powder were my go-tos when I first started the purée phase. -
8 days post-op, no weight loss and I can eat without pain
Pinkgirl1234 replied to etab4life's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is a 3 month diet as well. 4 weeks is definitely more bearable! I'm 13 days post op today and this morning I heard my stomach growl! But I still wasn't hungry! As I mentioned before, my tolerance for soft foods is very good. So, i started chewing on more soft foods (crab meat, yogurts, sweet potatoes etc). I have lost about 5lbs post surgery but I've lost a very noticeable amount of inches in my waist and my upper body area. My face has really thinned out as well. I'm not really stressing about the number-it will go down with time. I just want to be healthy and not malnourished in the long run. It's hard to even remember to eat! And I'm still struggling with getting all of my fluids in. It's a work in progress! I feel great though! Yes stomach noises!!! My NUT said the stomach noises mean our stomachs are cleaning themselves and I don't think I've actually had real hunger, more mental, no growling due to hunger only cleaning! Yes the number does not matter! Physically I have changed drastically! Jeans are getting looser, roundness in my face too has gone down. I think being scale obsessed will hurt more and I did read that one, your body can be changing the fat into muscle with all the Protein and two, tightening and toning up; either way there is loss in inches, dress sizes and FAT! Definitely feel great too! I am like you.I don't believe in weighing myself obsessively.I know I am losing ...it shows in my face etc...but for me to obsess over every pound is not cool for me.It will discourage me. -
Puréed stage diet question/help
Afrikanaaa replied to TodayItEnds's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm doing purées right now too, Greek yogurt, mashed potatoes, Popsicles and lentil Soup have been my staples. I tried a 1/2 scrambled egg today. And couldn't even finish that. But can finish one of those light & fit 4 oz yogurts in 30ish minutes. It's weird. -
HELLO JANUARY SLEEVERS!
Afrikanaaa replied to IrishGermanRN's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@SactoWendy! I know how you feel! My doctor gave me the green light to progress as comfortable (from liquid to mushies to crispies to regular), and I'm just 12 days out. Tried half a scrambled egg today. I got full before half of the half portion was gone. Which is so crazy to me because I can finish a 4oz yogurt in like 30min but couldn't finish the eggs (which I measured out at 1T/ half an ounce). -
I was able to transition to puréed -soft food and I'm very happy about that! Never thought I'd be excited to eat cottage cheese but it tasted wonderful. So meals have been Greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs and cottage cheese. Usually full after about 1/4-1/3 cup but it's such a nice change from liquids. The dietitian said the brain fog would fully lift as I got more carbs. Still have some residual blurred vision from the meds- but that should clear up soon. Bonus, don't have to go to the dry cleaner this week. My closet full of "shrinking" clothes ar now fitting again.
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Anyone with food intake issues and nausea after Sleeve surgery?
LEILE replied to dlucia's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi there, I was sleeved on January 6th--I had nausea for the first three days and then my surgeon prescribed me anti-nausea medications that dissolved under my tongue. I have had no nausea since. I am three weeks out and able to eat three to four times a day plus liquids. My meals consist of four ounces of cottage cheese, four ounces of plain yogurt and bananas etc. I cannot eat a lot of volume, but I don't really want to. What you are experiencing I have not heard of nor experienced--it sounds a little abnormal. I really hope you are going to be alright. Leilie -
I was sleeved January 6th. I am still really tired. My starting weight was 216 (day of surgery). I weighed myself this morning and I am 196--which is so crazy to me. I am still really tired, on pureed foods--so hummus, cottage cheese, plain NF yogurt etc. I feel so free in the sense that I am not constantly thinking about food--but also a bit sluggish. It's amazing. I can't wait to go swimming--one more week.
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What do you eat for breakfast?
Sajijoma replied to Hagengirl3's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Turkey bacon, sausage, cheese cubes, ham or turkey cubes, tuna salad with multigrain flax crackers, yogurt....nuts(if you can tolerate them). I don't usually have breakfast as such because my pouch can't tolerate food that early in the morning, so I grab a shake and then at lunch, I'll have something from the list above and at dinner, I try to eat what the rest of the family is having, but if it's something that won't work for me because of carbs, fat, grease, or texture, then I usually keep peanut butter or cheese on hand and have that instead. -
Why I am in love with my Lap-Band
EmilyMikulec replied to TheProfessor's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I think after surgery I waited a week for solids and when I began eating solids I wasn't 100% sure I felt okay so I went back to liquids for another 4 days. Like the Proffessor said don't rush into solids let your band heal and you'll avoid unnecessary problems. When I was on the liquid diet I would have sugar free jello, liquid sugar free yogurt, broth (chicken, fish, beef). Take your time I know it's so frustrating to only be on liquids but it's for your own good. People that struggle with the band didn't follow the directions and had complications. You went through the hard part already just make it easier on yourself and avoid slowing down your healing processby eating solids. In the grand scheme of things what's another week on liquids. Right? When you call your dr ask about your vitamins when is it ok to start on them. I am sooo exited for you!!! -
New Lap-Bandee - Welcomes Guidance
Bandista replied to SBennette38's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@@SBennette38 meant to say that, for me, protein bars are a slider food. Identifying our sliders is an important part of the process. I have the links to a couple of sources that really helped me -- Dr. Simpson's web site and the O'Brien 8 Golden Rule youtube videos. Maybe they will help you, too. Sliders are things that go right down. I love Greek yogurt and that's a good food for me but I have to put some nuts and cereal in it (mix-ins!) in order for it to be "chewable." It's really all about the chewing -- that's what signals the brain for satiety. Getting that hunger monster off of my back was the best thing I ever did. -
I am one day into my preop liquid diet. I am supposed to have less than 50g of carbs and 60-80g protein. I have had a protein shake for breakfast, light and fit Greek yogurt for lunch, broth, sugar free jello, more Greek yogurt. Anyone else feel faint from it? I'm a 1st grade teacher and thinking I'm going to have to take the rest of the week until surgery off.
