One week post-op appt with surgeon today

[Douceur72 3]

I’m down 16#! (half was pre-op)

Started soft foods and have no problems keeping anything down (so far have had deli turkey & cheese, and refried Beans & cheese). Only ate 2-3 oz so probably not enough to experience the ‘full’ feeling….but the best part is that the tiny amount has been more than satisfying and I have to remind myself to eat again later.

My challenge will lie in finding things with enough Protein, since Protein shakes are permanently OUT due to a newly found corn and soy allergy (they all have it as an additive)

Love my sleeve!:Banane35:

[Bandme1 12]

You're only a week out and already on soft foods? Wow!

[KellyL 173]

Congrats, you're doing fabulous!!!

:cheer2:

[prairiedawn 0]

BIG congrats to you!!!!!!!

How are you feeling? Sorry for your new found allergy. Its hard when you already have so many foods to avoid as it is.

Keep smiling and dropping the pounds!

Much Success!!

Dawn

I’m down 16#! (half was pre-op)

Started soft foods and have no problems keeping anything down (so far have had deli turkey & cheese, and refried Beans & cheese). Only ate 2-3 oz so probably not enough to experience the ‘full’ feeling….but the best part is that the tiny amount has been more than satisfying and I have to remind myself to eat again later.

My challenge will lie in finding things with enough Protein, since Protein shakes are permanently OUT due to a newly found corn and soy allergy (they all have it as an additive)

Love my sleeve!:Banane35:

[Wheetsin 714]

My challenge will lie in finding things with enough Protein, since Protein shakes are permanently OUT due to a newly found corn and soy allergy (they all have it as an additive)

There are soy & corn free protein products out there, you just have to look hard to find them. Pea, rice and hemp Proteins are probably going to be your best bet. You also need to be careful about what source lecithin they're using. If you're allergic, that soy lecithin is an evil biddy. Check into these to start:

Nutribiotic's vegan rice protein. Link here. (My local Whole Foods carries this one)

Ultra Protein Plus by Douglas Labs contains no soy protein or corn. Link here.

Now Sports Pea protein, contains no corn or soy. Link here.

SourceNatural's True whey. Link here.

[Douceur72 3]

Thanks for taking the time to post these, I really appreciate it. I saw the Swanson Pea Protein one when shopping online yesterday, in fact almost ordered it, but ended up ordering a vegetable and hemp Protein powder…should be getting it tomorrow and God I hope its tolerable because I’m getting tired of cheese as my main source of protein. The hard part has been learning what is a corn derivative… xantham, starch, guar, maltodexrin, etc. are some of the common ones and are even in a few you found that said free of corn on the label, crazy huh. Pretty much everything in my fridge and pantry had these in them.

Eating has been completely turned upside down for me, first by the sleeve (expected and welcomed), and a week later by newfound allergies (neither expected or welcomed). But I’m optimistic that I’m going to be healthier than ever thanks to both of these events.

There are soy & corn free protein products out there, you just have to look hard to find them. Pea, rice and hemp Proteins are probably going to be your best bet. You also need to be careful about what source lecithin they're using. If you're allergic, that soy lecithin is an evil biddy. Check into these to start:

Nutribiotic's vegan rice protein. Link here. (My local Whole Foods carries this one)

Ultra Protein Plus by Douglas Labs contains no soy protein or corn. Link here.

Now Sports Pea protein, contains no corn or soy. Link here.

SourceNatural's True whey. Link here.