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Worried about my protein intake
BLERDgirl replied to tinatina119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So what are you drinking? Are you tracking your protein at all? High protein liquids: 1. Kefir or yogurt drinks 2. Boil a chicken breast. Puree it, thin it down with chicken broth 3. Black Beans, lentil or split peas pureed & strained. Again thin down as needed. 4. Instead of milk based Protein shakes, try Protein Drinks. Try brands such as Proasis, Isopure or even Special K Vitamin waters. You need protein to heal, protein to lose and protein to maintain your hair/skin & nails. You also need to keep your fluids up to prevent dehydration. If you are still having trouble, you should wait until the 24th. Call your nutritionist and speak with them about your concerns. In the meantime, keep working on getting in more protein, even if you have to literally sip all day. -
Worried about my protein intake
newbeginnings1965 replied to tinatina119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Get non flavored protein powder and add to soups, yogurt, or any other thing you are eating/drinking. I just did not add to yo plain water. I found premier chocolate shakes the best -
6 months and I start working out more regularly, and more intense work out, I'm starting getting hungry but I do protein shakes, protein bars, nuts, Greek yogurt, chia seeds etc,trying to stay away from bread, or pasta.
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Sept date I am all set
dragonfly78 replied to chas4022's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@pindoctor I love my nutribullet, although I haven't been pureeing foods at this point. I have been sticking to either greek yogurt, small curd cottage cheese (I got the Breakstone in the individual cups) and I've done a couple eggs while just chewing the eggs and cottage cheese well before swallowing. Thankfully I only have to take one small pill twice per day along with any pain pill that I need so I have been able to take them with sips of water (weird sensation feeling the pill do down all the way now). I am looking forward to using the Nutribullet for more "involved" protein shakes in the near future. My surgeon's nurse gave me a sheet with some great recipes. It has been amazing how you really do feel full after only a few bites. I am looking to my next stage of foods, which is day 14-30, when I move into 2-3 ounces of regular textured proteins per meal (other than red meat) and a couple bites of soft canned or fresh fruit. Oh, and I can add beans, so I am planning on making a ground turkey chili!! <a href='http://www.bariatricpal.com'><img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/tickers/261346-dragonfly78/bodyweight.png?ts=1441924669' /></a> -
I'm scared
Inner Surfer Girl replied to confusedgirl18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please talk to your NUT. The last thing you need to be eating is rice and Pasta. Since you are on soft foods try: cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tuna, soft fish, refried Beans, etc. if you must have carbs stick with complex carbs like oatmeal or soft-cooked vegetables. Try soft-scrambled eggs (although some people have trouble with eggs early out). Did your NUT provide you a list of appropriate foods? Why not give your NUT a call? -
Worried about my protein intake
PamInWA replied to tinatina119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I hate all protein drinks too, except premier - the chocolate is the best! I tried an "Oh Yeah" brand today... nope - ugh. Try premier if you haven't, and/or unjury chicken soup. Or eat lots of Greek yogurt. Good luck! -
1st question, Why couldn't I loose on my own? Next -How do I not regain?
sparksrn posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
We have all asked ourselves this question, why can't I loose the weight on my own? I think different things contribute to the whys, but for most of us it's because we are hungry all the time, food is everywhere, we like stuff that isn't good for us, we are busy, and food taste good! It's hard to resist foods we want, WLS doesn't give you that choice for a while, if you eat to much or bad it comes back up! You can fill up on very little with WLS. Eat to much fat or sugar and you'll be sick. Food is still everywhere but you start noticing that you can probably find something good for your WLS tummy just about everywhere also. I'm only a little over 3 months out and I've lost 50lbs. I'm just now getting where I feel hungry sometimes, some folks don't get that hunger feeling for much longer. Your taste buds change, I used to hate Greek Yogurt, now it's good! Does it really matter as to why you haven't been successful at losing weight and keeping it off? What matters is you know you can't and you know there is something that can help you, WLS. It forces you to eat the right things, and it forces you to eat very small portions, and your not hungry while doing it. The only way it fails is if you don't learn a new way of life before the maximum effects where off, then you have a good chance of gaining it back. I am hoping that when this time comes I will be 100lbs down and that will give me the motivation to stay on track. What ever you decide, we are here for you and we have all been there! What your feeling is totally normal. I felt so guilty about having the surgery, I felt like a failure and couldn't believe I was spending all that money and missing work because I couldn't keep from stuffing my fat face! Then for a few weeks after surgery I kept asking myself "what have you done" apparently that is a normal feeling also. Now three months later I am so glad I did it! I know for a fact I never would have lost this 50 pounds (and hopefully another 50) without the surgery. Now the next question-- How do I make sure I don't regain the weight? I know I'm worried about it already, I need to prepare myself now while my surgery is working so well. I need to change who I was, because the person I was is still the person I am now. I still love food, I still love the taste of foods that are bad for me, I'm still crazy busy, and food is still everywhere. How do I become someone different from the person I was before surgery? Help! Really worried. -
Why can't I lose weight without surgery?
sparksrn replied to TXhappyday's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
@TXhappyday We have all asked ourselves this question. I think different things contribute to the whys, but for most of us it's because we are hungry all the time, food is everywhere, we like stuff that isn't good for us, we are busy, and food taste good! It's hard to resist foods we want, WLS doesn't give you that choice for a while, if you eat to much or bad it comes back up! You can fill up on very little with WLS. Eat to much fat or sugar and you'll be sick. Food is still everywhere but you start noticing that you can probably find something good for your WLS tummy just about everywhere also. I'm only a little over 3 months out and I've lost 50lbs. I'm just now getting where I feel hungry sometimes, some folks don't get that hunger feeling for much longer. Your taste buds change, I used to hate Greek Yogurt, now it's good! Does it really matter as to why you haven't been successful at losing weight and keeping it off? What matters is you know you can't and you know there is something that can help you, WLS. It forces you to eat the right things, and it forces you to eat very small portions, and your not hungry while doing it. The only way it fails is if you don't learn a new way of life before the maximum effects where off, then you have a good chance of gaining it back. I am hoping that when this time comes I will be 100lbs down and that will give me the motivation to stay on track. What ever you decide, we are here for you and we have all been there! What your feeling is totally normal. I felt so guilty about having the surgery, I felt like a failure and couldn't believe I was spending all that money and missing work because I couldn't keep from stuffing my fat face! Then for a few weeks after surgery I kept asking myself "what have you done" apparently that is a normal feeling also. Now three months later I am so glad I did it! I know for a fact I never would have lost this 50 pounds (and hopefully another 50) without the surgery. -
Looking for those who had sleeve in August 2015
stelsewhere replied to Sherri1964's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all! I was sleeved Tuesday, 8/18. 3 weeks in and feeling great. Still get a little lightheaded when I get up from sitting down, but I know I need to push myself a little more with getting liquids in. I'm kind of a mess with food. I'm scared to transition to anything "soft" and I'm never hungry. I make sure I get my Protein shakes in, and I eat greek yogurt, watermelon, cottage cheese. I'm ready to start branching out but I don't know what I'm supposed to start with? I'll say, hm, maybe some hummus? But aren't Beans super hard to digest? I have my one month appt next Wednesday so hopefully I get a little more clarity on the soft food part. -
How often is it okay to eat?
theother_onefoot replied to theother_onefoot's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@_Kate_ - I'm still allowed to drink Protein drinks, yes, though the NUT does want me weaned off of them when I'm able to eat actual food since she explained drinking the shakes despite their high protein won't actually continue to register in your brain that you've eaten. Actually being able to still get through a shake without feeling nauseous is a totally different matter.. And I've also been told the premier shakes don't count towards my fluids because they aren't a clear liquid. As opposed to trying one of the Isopure drinks. @@Folly - So as I'm able to eat more, I'll be able to go longer without getting hungry. Makes sense! Thanks! @ - My body feels like it's physically starting to reject the Protein Shakes and smoothies I make... I can't drink them without feeling ill now. So I drink my Water and stick to soft foods and yogurt. @@Sharon1964 - I could understand doing it this way when I can eat more, but I've figured out my body's difference between head and real hunger and right now I'm feeling real hunger every two hours. Though I do hope to get to this eating pattern when I'm able. Thank you! @@AngelaWilliamsMD - I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I'm still eating less than 500 calories a day even with high protein micro-meals, and I know I'm at that phase where my body may be going through a stall and/or is readjusting to actually getting real food instead of straight up liquids. @@Inner Surfer Girl - Like I mentioned earlier, my NUT told me the shakes don't count towards the Fluid goal anymore since they aren't a clear liquid.. As it is, I can get about 40oz of water in and up to about 40~50g of protein altogether in a good day. Sans the protein shakes. Do you think that's still okay? @@Niki15 - I was trying to do something like this, but now that it takes me SO long to get through a Protein Shake because they don't make me feel well, I believe that's why I've supplemented with the high protein micro-meals every few hours instead (varying by class schedule during the week). Thanks for all of the replies so far! -
Sitting here eating my yogurt and thinking about you guys. I miss you! I'd love to say I'm at goal weight and stuck to my plan. However, that's not the case. I've been on a six month roller coaster, emotionally and physically. Today, and I'm only doing a day at a time, I'm on plan. How are you guys? Anybody need some accountability? I could sure use some! @@JustWatchMe - how did the summer internship go for your daughter? @@bacon - how's your father? @@punkinvine - have thing settled down in your world? @@2babutterfly - is school back in full swing?
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Go-to sleevey snack
roundisashape replied to Mega_100's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Greek yogurt, lunchmeat, string cheese, hard boiled eggs (though sometimes I still have trouble with them at 9 months out)...sometimes I like to get the frozen grilled chicken chunks and by the time I'm ready for them, they're thawed. Those are okay to just eat if you can't heat them up. Premier isn't terrible warm, though -
Go-to sleevey snack
MarceMonster replied to Mega_100's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Get a small lunch bag and keep an ice pack in it with a protein shake, yogurt, cheese, ect... I go to college and I there from 8:15am -4:00 pm so I have to bring stuff with me. I just keep my lunch bag in my backpack or messenger bag. Being prepared is key! -
Over a year out: How much can you eat?
VSGAnn2014 replied to MichiganChic's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
I'm almost 13 months post-op. My meal-time volume limit is is 3/4 to 1 cup of food. My dense (meat) Protein limit is 3-4 ounces. I always try to eat that (or most of it) first. Makes a big difference! In order to get in all the calories I need to stop losing, I am now eating more Snacks than I once did. I try to include some protein in those snacks, e.g., cheese, yogurt. -
Thank you so much!!! I'm going to try that next. Dietician today said not to worry as much about pudding yogurt and the thicker things...she says focus on getting fluids in. so coco protein, water and powerade zero! Thank you so much!!! I'm going to try that next. Dietician today said not to worry as much about pudding yogurt and the thicker things...she says focus on getting fluids in. so coco protein, water and powerade zero!
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So tomorrow is my three month mark and I'm down a little over 30 pounds. We went grocery shopping tonight and I looked for new ideas and wanted to check to see what others do and if what I do is good:). I purchased some to go tuna packets, turkey meatballs with wild rice, deli fresh turkey meat, string cheese, thin sliced deli cheese-45 Cals, cottage cheese, 100 cal Greek yogurt, cucumbers and salad stuff...I bought light Italian dressing as I wasn't sure what to put on my salad. A typical day for me is a protein shake for breakfast, deli turkey, cheese and mustard with maybe a few veggies for lunch, string cheese after work/before dinner, meat with veggies for dinner and sometimes i do some yogurt with almonds or cottage cheese for night time snack-is this a normal routine? Thanks for the advice:)
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adding some yogurt is a good idea
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I cook everything from scratch. My fav is to use really good fruit in season because then you don't need to add sugar. I don't really use recipes. You could try adding a little yogurt to the mix to help soften them.
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Sept date I am all set
pindoctor replied to chas4022's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@dragonfly78 glad to hear about the same time frame we are on. I juust now openedd new nutribullet and what an amazing device! Several people asking me about what I was told to puree. Basically anything but was told it should be high protein (eggs, greek yogurt, beans, cottage cheese, lentils) The lentil stuff is from Costco and yum! I was told to puree the scrambled eggs and that was terrible. I read some where else just to scramble the eggs and undercook them and that was better. Cottage cheese from Cost co is pretty runny so haven't pureed that or Greek yogurt, tomorrow will try pureed chicken and broth. Yes I have been eating pureed food since day 2 in the hospital. I've also used applesauce to get some of my meds down. I am a total worrywart but have been pleasantly surprised that it's been easier than I thought it would be. It's great not needing to eat much and having little hunger -
My typical weekday looks like this: 6am: Premier shake 30 g of Protein 9am: egg (soft boiled) + 2oz of plain fat free yogurt (Chobani/Fage) 22g of protein 12:00 3 slices of turkey breast deli meat 12 - 13 g of protein. 2:30pm cheese stick 6g of protein 1/3 Peach 7pm I'll have a bite or two of whatever protein we're having and a spoonful of veggies. I have about 5 16.9 oz of Water a day, sometimes a cup of tea, which is around 16oz. My doctor wants me to have 60g of protein a day.
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Looking for those who had sleeve in August 2015
KarenLoh replied to Sherri1964's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
August 11th so today is day 30 and I can transition from pureed foods to soft foods. Eating 80 grams of Protein a day and about 800 calories right now. Lost 22 pounds pre-op but only 13 in the 30 days of post-op. No idea why. I've been following the program and feeling really good. Just stuck at this weight for eight days now. Frustration. I've been eating mostly yogurt and Protein shakes, some eggs, some pureed meat with light mayo, a little fruit with no skins and some cooked carrots. Not sure what to start up on next for the "soft food" phase. Add more vegetables I suppose. I can handle more than the 3 ounces I'm supposed to have (unfortunately) but haven't been abusing that. Oh well, time will tell. -
Calories per day?
Inner Surfer Girl replied to ttdish's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I was on liquid and soft food I mostly ate: Protein shakes, protein pudding, liquid beverage concentrate with protein, protein Soup, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, refried Beans, tuna, soft fish (like salmon and tilapia), melted cheese on everything!, etc. I tried to make sure almost everything had protein but also had no sugar added diced peaches, pears, and applesauce, as well as V8, and soft vegetables like green beans and squash. For protein shakes I like: Premier Protein, GNC Lean 25, ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, and Syntrax nectar. My surgeon said that there is no physical reason someone couldn't drink 3 premier protein shakes (90 grams protein) the day after surgery, so I just committed to getting it all in even if that meant not going to sleep until I had reached my goal. If your protein goal is 60-80 grams, I would recommend working very hard to get in at least 80 grams every day. I think you will feel better and it will help with healing and weight loss. Plan out meals and Snacks of no more than 20-25 grams of protein each time for the day. Keep in mind that early out those meals and snacks may sort of run together because you are going to be sipping and eating something all day. Plus, the more you can include protein in your fluids, the easier it will be to reach both your protein and 64 oz Fluid goals. Good luck and just keep working at it. And make sure you record everything because if you are like me, I can't remember what I ate or drank 10 minutes ago! -
I love what some of the other posters here have said, and I agree with them. Having food at the absolute center of our lives is what got us here in the first place, and is what has kept us obese. My surgery is on Sept. 11, so I'm only a few days away as well. I understand your feelings. In my family, I have always been known for my cooking, both of meals and baking. I love cooking and making great tasting food for my family and friends. One thing to consider, however, is that all of your cooking skills don't just have to go away. As a really good cook, you know a number of techniques that can be just as valuable post-surgery. Put that knowledge to good use developing new ways of cooking that are more healthy, flavorful, and eye-catching. Consider some of the alternatives: nonfat greek yogurt instead of mayo, pureed cooked cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes, small turkey sandwiches with cucumber slices instead of bread, etc. There are lots of places out there with great ideas that you can adapt. One place to look is http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/. She has great ideas. I hope you can see that we can still enjoy our craft, we just have to change the focus from high-fat, high-carb, large quantities, to a more healthy style. And remember that food, while important, is not the center of our lives anymore. We should be defined by more than the food we make or consume.
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Sleeve buddy
VanessaVSGforme replied to Always smiling's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe try taking in a little more protein lopez1628?? thankfully, I haven't had cravings...one friend on here said Greek plain yogurt and mix in a little sugar free strawberry cheesecake pudding powder...she says it's great! Once I can tolerate thicker substances, I'm going to try!! stay strong! -
Looking for those who had sleeve in August 2015
del112 replied to Sherri1964's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I was sleeved on 26 August . I am down 18 lbs. I am on a puréed diet but have had some pineapple today though I didn't swallow the pulp. Mostly soups and porridge and yogurt and I even tried a scramble egg, more like a spoon full. Gas is giving me pains but I am trying to walk as much as I can which is twice a day around my park. Say 45 mins of walking.
