Meal schedule

[Heidi Shinpaugh 3]

I had bypass surgery on 9/14. I had severe complications but am home now. It delayed my eating stages, so I just started 2 days ago with the semi-solid foods. I was doing great before. But I get very nauseous if I don't eat frequently. My daughter thinks it could because I'm spending my energy and not enough calories intake. How does anyone set their meal plans? I'm struggling with the schedule. Cuz once I get to that point it takes almost an hours to regulate again.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight.

Weight loss is achieved after surgery through volume control. You begin at 2 ounces (1/4 cup) per meal and gradually over the next year and a half increase the volume to 1 cup per meal. With this minuscule amount of food, it is next to impossible to meet your Protein daily requirements by food alone, so therefore you need to rely on supplements such as Protein shakes.

So concentrate on your requirements for protein, fluids and Vitamins. Transitioning to solid foods can be difficult. I relied primarily on softer foods such as chili and Soups rather than harder foods such as steak and chicken. My plan directed me to full liquids for the first 4 weeks, pureed foods for the next four and then finally at 9 weeks I was cleared for solids. So there is nothing that says you cannot take things slow. You do not have to push yourself into the semi-solid phase now, you can transition slowly until when your stomach is comfortable with the transition.

[Heidi Shinpaugh 3]

What about the Isopure? 40 gm of Protein. Easier to drink than a lot of the Protein shakes. I know it doesn't have all the Vitamins though. Any suggestions on the Isopure?

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[Mysticpink74 50]

What about the Isopure? 40 gm of Protein. Easier to drink than a lot of the Protein shakes. I know it doesn't have all the Vitamins though. Any suggestions on the Isopure?

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I'd like to know too!!!

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[Heidi Shinpaugh 3]

Idk why I was feeling great. Then I moved up a stage and now I'm feeling so full of air. Like I need to burp. Nauseous. I'm stepping back. And I have been following ALL the instructions. Feeling so frustrated. I thought I was getting better and now I feel like I'm taking a step backwards. Time to can the RD.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

What about the Isopure? 40 gm of Protein. Easier to drink than a lot of the Protein shakes. I know it doesn't have all the Vitamins though. Any suggestions on the Isopure?

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There are many different types of formulations on Protein Shakes. I would recommend that you keep experimenting until you find one that you can tolerate. You don't have to like it, just tolerate it. I used Muscle Milk Light (vanilla Creme) powder blended with Water and a half a banana. That worked for me. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try premixed Isopure.

I consider Isopure as a Protein Drink. The only thing to be concerned with this product is that the body can absorb only so much protein at one time, so some of the protein from Isopure will not be absorbed unless you space out drinking it. I tried Isopure once and hated the taste but my wife tried it and thought it tasted good. I think many people who find that normal protein shakes taste bad find an acceptable alternative in Isopure.

[JulieNOLA 44]

I would also suggest Protein shakes. Premier shakes are yummy and 30gm Protein for small shake.

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[Heidi Shinpaugh 3]

I so enjoy the Isopure. I can tolerate the premier Protein drink. I do have to keep it really really COLD and let it get a little watered down. I just remind myself is a drink for effect not enjoyment. But some days is tough. Like now I'm sick with the flu. Really hard to get extra Protein.

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