Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

I was sleeved on 2/28 and I'm down 11 pounds. I am having a very very hard time getting in my liquid and very minimal protein as it seems like all the shakes are upsetting my tummy. I am not going to lie I have cheated a couple times and have had some small pieces of chicken and chewed them very well, I've had some applesauce, and a couple small bites of Ham. They all went down well as long as I didn't rush to eat them. Because I had no protein intake today I did come home and make some scrambled eggs with a little bit of fat-free mozzarella cheese again went down okay but I think I ate it too quickly. I have my appointment with my nutritionist tomorrow and hopefully she oks me to the next stage because I cannot do this liquid stage.

Unflavored powder with water and crystal light have been my saving grace. I prefer the bottles like this so I can control how sweet it is. (Just make sure you mix the water and powder before you add flavoring- or else mine clumped).

Okay, thank you. I know this seems a bit crazy, but how do you measure the amount of protein powder for a bottle as opposed to a shake. Or how much would you suggest to use for the Crystal Light? I mix my Crystal Light right in the bottle the water comes in. I have not used my blender bottle or Camelback since surgery. I think the size intimidates me, so I keep it manageable with the 16 oz.

Okay' date=' thank you. I know this seems a bit crazy, but how do you measure the amount of protein powder for a bottle as opposed to a shake. Or how much would you suggest to use for the Crystal Light? I mix my Crystal Light right in the bottle the water comes in. I have not used my blender bottle or Camelback since surgery. I think the size intimidates me, so I keep it manageable with the 16 oz.[/quote']

I use 1 scoop of protein powder per 8oz of water. I use the bottles (like the pic I showed) so I have control over the amount of it all, because I too get a bit intimidated by the quantities I have to drink. Maybe try half a bottle of water, with one scoop of protein and then add half a packet of crystal light. Good luck

Hi All

I was sleeved 2/27 and so far good!

Saw my Nut tue lost 14 Since pre op.Yay.

This week I'm stalled but, I can tell a difference in my Clothes which is inches lost! My Energy

Is good I did not need a Nap yesterday.

I'm advance too soft foods to which I'm

Grateful. Here my menu 1st day

B- scramble egg/beater and cheese 1/4 c

S- Syntrax chocolate protein shake

L- 1 no salt Saltine thin turkey slice

S- unjury Strawberry Sorbet protein shake

D- cheese1/2 slice

Water with crystal light

Looking for soft foods menu ideas.

I was sleeved on 2/28 and I'm down 11 pounds. I am having a very very hard time getting in my liquid and very minimal Protein as it seems like all the shakes are upsetting my tummy. I am not going to lie I have cheated a couple times and have had some small pieces of chicken and chewed them very well' date=' I've had some applesauce, and a couple small bites of Ham. They all went down well as long as I didn't rush to eat them. Because I had no protein intake today I did come home and make some scrambled eggs with a little bit of fat-free mozzarella cheese again went down okay but I think I ate it too quickly. I have my appointment with my nutritionist tomorrow and hopefully she oks me to the next stage because I cannot do this liquid stage.[/quote']

Try Isopure zero carb ready to drink. You can get them from GNC. My favorite flavor is Alpine punch. They are like flavored Water so easier to get down.

I too have problems getting my protein, water and purees down. Using Isopure helps.

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To get my Water and Protein I use Syntax nectar protein and crystal light to go packs. I mix two scoops of the protein, fuzzy peach one, with one pack of crystal light white cran peach, 20oz of water and couple cubes of ice. Stir and shake up. I drink on that from 7am-2pm. It's 46 grams of protein and that's more than half for my day. I also mix the Twisted Cherry Syntax Nextar with cherry pomegranate crystal light, both yummy if you like fruity verse milky.

For the rest of the day I fill my 20oz cup back up with water and add a 42g of sunkist protein. I can usually get it down before 7pm. Then dinner, then walk, sometimes, lol, then I work on more water before bed. I'm between 54-64 oz but I'm getting more and more in everyday. Takes time. I was sleeved on feb 11.

Looking for soft foods menu ideas.

Low fat, small curd cottage cheese is a great source of Protein (1/2 c = 15g)...add a diced pear half, canned with 100% juice or no sugar added

Light yogurts, any flavor

Baked fish

To get my Water and Protein I use Syntax nectar protein and crystal light to go packs. I mix two scoops of the protein, fuzzy peach one, with one pack of crystal light white cran peach, 20oz of water and couple cubes of ice. Stir and shake up. I drink on that from 7am-2pm. It's 46 grams of protein and that's more than half for my day. I also mix the Twisted Cherry Syntax Nextar with cherry pomegranate crystal light, both yummy if you like fruity verse milky.

For the rest of the day I fill my 20oz cup back up with water and add a 42g of sunkist protein. I can usually get it down before 7pm. Then dinner, then walk, sometimes, lol, then I work on more water before bed. I'm between 54-64 oz but I'm getting more and more in everyday. Takes time. I was sleeved on feb 11.

I would double check the protein label on the Sunkist Protein. I do not believe that it is whey Protein which is what we need.

I do love my Syntrax though!!!

My nutritionist said somewhere around 600 calories for the first couple of months--not that it's necessarily a goal, but she said that's where most people end up by the time they get in their Protein etc. I'm doing more like 600 to 800 or my blood sugar gets too low and I can't concentrate on work. I am also walking though and will be ramping up to more exercise at the gym this week, so she said that was fine.

Ok i am using myfitnesspal app on my phone to track my calories and protein now. Yesterday I consumed 589 calories. I'm going to try to get it up to 600 today and see how that goes until I go for my 6 week checkup. Thanks!

I would double check the Protein label on the Sunkist Protein. I do not believe that it is Whey Protein which is what we need.

I do love my Syntrax though!!!

It says whey protein isolate. That's why I started using it.

Low fat' date=' small curd cottage cheese is a great source of Protein (1/2 c = 15g)...add a diced pear half, canned with 100% juice or no sugar added

Light yogurts, any flavor

Baked fish

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Thanks

Will making fish later and ill try the cottage cheese.

I picked up some Jim Beam Blackened Salmon from the frozen fish section at Walmart that I'm excited to try.

Breakfast today was one egg scrambled with a bit of cheese. Delicious, took me nearly half an hour to eat it, and I'm stuffed. Love this!

If I dont eat I get bloated! Me no like this!

I was sleeved on Feb 1 2013, and im only down 7lb... Not happy,i should have picked the bypass to late now....