A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...

Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.

Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!

The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

I forgot to add that I put 2 scoops of genpro in my soup

1 hour ago, Mandy1013 said:

1 hour ago, saygrace said:

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of Protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

Same problem here. I’m following for helpful suggestions!!

I started Pure Protein Bars 20 G protein, 2g sugar :)). Chocolate deluxe available at Walmart.

I'm just over 6 weeks post op and still feeling nauseated almost all the time. Is this pretty normal?

Had my 1 month appointment today and cleared to excercise. Going to start tomorrow with videos. Here’s my weight for strength training ?

i’m having such a hard time getting my protein in. i bought isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

I was the same during my first 3 weeks. The plant based protein dis the same so I just decided to drink the premiere one they recommended but couldn't do it for to long since all of a sudden after surgery I kinda became lactose intolerant

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I’ve found that my genpro powder doesn’t clump that bad. You could always put a little in a bowl and then mix the liquid into it a little at a time till it’s the consistency you want then poor back into the rest and mix

I'm just over 6 weeks post op and still feeling nauseated almost all the time. Is this pretty normal?

Try hydrating more. And having more snacks in between so in the event that you dont get your meal in at least your snacking more

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I went after work today and signed us back up for our old gym. We’d been doing spin and training there for awhile, but stopped due to financial restraints and too much travel.

I tried to motivate myself to work out independently. Just didn’t work.

So on Saturday I will be hopping on a spin bike for the first time in 3 months. Wish me luck and cross your fingers that I don’t die. ?

6 minutes ago, insta_adventurer said:

I went after work today and signed us back up for our old gym. We’d been doing spin and training there for awhile, but stopped due to financial restraints and too much travel.

I tried to motivate myself to work out independently. Just didn’t work.

So on Saturday I will be hopping on a spin bike for the first time in 3 months. Wish me luck and cross your fingers that I don’t die. ?

That’s awesome good luck!

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

29 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

Some Jane Fonda videos are awesome. In my day I used cans of beans as weights and lost a lot of weight right there in my living room!

36 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

I'm using YouTube. I started with some Leslie Sansone. Then, I moved to HIIT for beginners and also worked to get Slim in 6 done. (That's a beachbody program that can be found on youtube.)

How about some body weight exercises or resistance bands. I'm struggling really BAD myself to get motivated to work out.

Thank you all for the ideas!!

Papaya Ice-cream for dinner!!!!

to celebrate my 4 week Surgiversary I made Papaya Ice-cream!

-fresh ripe Papaya cubed

- unsweetened soy milk

- gen pro whey protein - ice cubes

Blend away in blender, make thick and hey presto!!! So good hubby and son wanted sons and licked their plates off!!!

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