Pre-Op Diet! Protein Shakes Suggestions Please???

[cjsheff13 1]

Thanks for the support. I am very scared about the surgery, but even more so about life after the surgery. I'm nervous about being sick to my stomach, not fitting in with my friends anymore, feeling pain, having children one day, having people judge me because I've had to go through such extreme measures to get to a healthy weight. Please let me know how your surgery goes on the 1st. I'm wondering how quickly most people return to work, I've only taken off 5 days, and I'm hoping that will be enough. Good luck on your surgery, ttyl.

-CJ

I'm scheduled for March 1st... also nervous and while I have pockets of questioning whether or not I want to do it, I know I don't want to waste any more time with trying and failing.

The woman who did my psych evaluation had her lap band surgery done 10 years ago in Mexico before it was legal here. She showed me pictures of what she looked like before and told me about how many times she tried and failed at different weight loss methods. Even when she saw success, it was always short lived and the weight always came back (and then some). The lap band has helped her maintain her goal weight ever since she reached it.

So whenever I think about bailing on it, I just remember what she said... it helps strengthen my resolve.

If it's the surgery itself that has you worried, I'll let you know how it goes! I did have my gall bladder removed laproscopically when my son was about 3 weeks old and it was nothing. I was up and about that night, so hopefully this will be as easy.

[HeatherinCA 10]

The Isopure fruit flavor bottles they have at GNC are pretty good if you get tired of chocolate. Just throw in a packet of SF Kool Aid or Crystal Lite to make it taste better

[LawGirl1 1]

Thank you all for such information filled responses! I know have a clear mind as to what products a lapband patient uses!!!! THanks u all so much once again!!!! :-)))

[JAMB 0]

My Nutritionist told me that the rules for Protein drinks are:

- Approximately 100 calories

- Greater than 12 grams of Protein

- Less than 3 grams of Fat

- Between 8-13 grams of Carbohydrates (dependent upon Protein & fat content)

The brands she reccomended are Pure Protein, Muscle Milk Lite, and Medifast.

My pre-operative diet is for 7 days, and they said between days 1-6 I can also consume:

- Carnation Instant Breakfast with skim or 1% milk,

- Jello-O pudding sugar free, fat free,

- Yoguart - non fat and no sugar added (i.e. Dannon Light, Stoneyfield, Columbo Light, Axelrod, Turkey Hill frozen, Fage, or Chobani Greek Yoguart)

- Soups low-fat (3 or less grams per serving)

On the 7th day:

-broth

-Jello

- Ice

-Clear fruit juice (apple/White grape)

-Tea

Pre-operatively, my nutritionist says that I should have 1200 calories per day, 175 grams of carbohydrate per day, 85 grams of protein per day, and 12 grams of fat per day.

My operation is scheduled for March 10th, and I'm so nervous. I'm actually not sure if I want to go through with it still.

[JAMB 0]

Hi there,

Your pre-op diet sounds just like mine. WHo was your nutritionist? Mine was Lisa Gentile in Long Island, NY. I am scheduled for banding on 4/18/2011 and haven't been able to stick to the pre-op; I'm always hungry and tempted to eat. Iwas double thinking the surgery myself. Good Luck!

[Doreenviv 2]

A few of my Dietitician's recommendations are: Carnation instant Breakfast sugar free, SlimFast, Atkins or any other sugar free Protein drink. I will be starting mine April 20th and I'm being banded on May 4th. Good luck and much sucess to you!

So I need to start preparing for my pre-op diet, and im clueless about what Protein shakes to purchase? any recomendations?? like what do I eat, whats allowe, what should I buy? Protein wise? low cal? so many questions! bless your sweet heart for the help!

-Pamela

[Asherscrashers 43]

i like the nectar brand Protein powders they have tons of flavors like cherry explosion, iced tea, pink grapefruit, chocolate truffle, strawberry mousse, kiwi strawberry, fruit punch and the list goes on. my nutritionist said that we need protein with the first ingredient is "Whey protein isolates" it's the purest of protein and there is 23 g of protein per scoop... i love the stuff and love how it makes me full too