January surgeries?!

[Leigh W 22]

On 01/13/2019 at 19:16, Pjj431 said:

Is there sugar in v8 fusion. I have v8 but was told not to drink. Kinda disappointed because I do like it. My surgeon said watered down shakes 2nd day but think it depends on each individual and surgeon. Guess I will wait and see how sick am feeling.

The one I got has no added sugar. And then I Water it down more. It was approved by my dietician.

[trasib 37]

21 hours ago, anonbaribabe said:

Right now I switch between Water, Protein Water, Protein Shakes (vanilla, Peanut Butter, Cookies and cream, orange), and SF Jello and popsicles. Someone recommended that I try coconut water so I'm going to get that the next time I'm out. What about you?

curious as to what brand you are using for your Protein Shakes?

[Short Sleeved In The South 4]

I use the Matrix brand!

[trasib 37]

2 minutes ago, Short Sleeved In The South said:

I use the Matrix brand!

aah! Ok. Thanks!

[caryla 17]

I love Unjury!

[anonbaribabe 236]

8 minutes ago, trasib said:

curious as to what brand you are using for your Protein Shakes?

I use Bariatric Eating's Inspire Protein. I don't love the vanilla, though. It has a weird vanilla flavor to me. The Cookies and cream one is okay. For Peanut Butter, I use their unflavored protein and 1-2 tbs of powdered peanut butter (I like Peanut Butter & Co more than PB2—less grainy). I've also been using Crystal Light with the unflavored (orange, cherry, raspberry lemonade). SF pudding mix is also good for flavoring.

[trasib 37]

love adding the crystal light to Protein shakes! Also found a LOT of options for sugar free puddings and flavorings through Abundant Life foods. Their blue raspberry is crazy good.

I'm curious as to if anyone has any experience or opinions when it comes to herbalife products. I used their protein powders in the past to maintain, and like their flavors/textures so much better than other options I have found, but also worry that maybe its not the best for the WLS side.

[taylormomto6 74]

I love Bariatric Eating Inspire as well, but I like the vanilla. I also like the PB cookie, the butter mint, cafe amore, not the Mexican chocolate vegetable Protein based one though. I recently bought their unflavored one but haven’t tried it yet.

[anonbaribabe 236]

The vanilla has a weird taste/smell to me—I was sure I would love it since it's one of their most popular flavors. I've heard good things about the Peanut Butter cookie. I want to try the Cafe Amore once I'm cleared for caffeine. I have the Cafe Bella and don't like it very much—it says that the cinnamon is "light sprinkle", but for me it's really strong.

[Leigh W 22]

I’m on day 4 of Clear Liquids post op and I think I’m finally hungry. I was even dreaming of food. Cant wait to add a few other things in tomorrow.

[taylormomto6 74]

How are you feeling Leigh?

[anonbaribabe 236]

21 minutes ago, Leigh W said:

I’m on day 4 of Clear Liquids post op and I think I’m finally hungry. I was even dreaming of food. Cant wait to add a few other things in tomorrow.

I've been watching Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen for the past week, so I don't think I'm there yet lol. When do you get to move to the next stage?

[Abbey M. 69]

I’m on Clear Liquids only (jello, Water, broth, popsicles) for 3 weeks post op. Started week 2 today. Seems like forever before I’m going to get to eat anything real lol

[anonbaribabe 236]

I move to soft foods after 2 weeks. I can move earlier if I meet my Water and Protein goals for 5 consecutive days, so I'll start soft foods by this weekend.

[melimel35089 24]

I love to hear about everyone progression so far! I am so excited and nervous I get sleeved 1/21 next Monday eek! I start my liquid diet on Wednesday bought all I need for it. I will use total lean Protein Shake, my sister who had a bypass 5 yrs ago she uses that one, so let’s see. I know the surgery is gonna be so mental for me ugh I just wish it was done so the anxiety ends 😩 I’m even pre surgery nesting lol