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I don't know if protein shakes are generally discouraged in the long run by dietitians dealing with bariatric patients. I guess that's a matter of philosophy as much as a matter of the experiences they have made.

I can eat carbs with no issue.” Bad” carbs it depends on quantity , when they are eaten and the day of the week. If I want cake I try to choose one that has whole meal or almond flour and nuts or fruit rather than a big sugary confection. I have had a small ice cream ( whilst on holiday) with no issue but I was extremely nervous when I ate it. Small quantities of chocolate don’t seem to affect me but then there are days where I have a small quantity of something or eat a healthy food like oats and the body decides no. The result is palpitations, shakes, a funny taste in my mouth and generally feeling yuck. As for alcohol I am now a very cheap drunk. Had 1 glass of sparkling wine last night and had to go to bed as it went straight to my head. Being too scared to try these kind of foods is probably a good approach.

Fat tissue can tie up Vitamin D, rendering many people to be deficient. Have any of you found that your post op blood work was showing higher levels of Vitamin D? Did getting rid of fat help your body utilize Vit D better?

I have purchased several "snacky" high-protein foods, like protein puffs and chips, in single size portions. That said, I almost never eat them and still treat those like a treat (i.e. going to a movie). I find that mostly I eat basic protein-rich meals, veggie omelet, yogurt and berries, peanut butter and thin, whole-grain toast or apple slices. And because I can eat so little, I find I almost never have room or desire left for snacks anyway. My program encourages whole foods, with a focus on protein and fibre, and pretty much no snacking unless it is more than 4 hours between meals. I love the simplicity of the program that my surgical team promotes.

Oh, thanks! Well, if I'm hungry I think it's worth the calories since I like them and they're easy to digest. I think of juice, beer, etc. as empty calories, but protein shakes fill me up.

I think we all are somewhat fearful of losing our relationship with food, however you will be able to eat, just in smaller portions. I wouldn't trade the food to go back to my failing health.

Yay, you! before and after pics?

Congrats!! That's so exciting! Now get to walking!

I had to do the same thing. I'm with BCBS, and they have a Wellness program in which a nurse will coach you through the 6-month weight management program. Proof that you were in weight loss program like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig for 6 months counts. There has to be proof. So, check to see if your insurance provider has a similar program. Sent from my QS5509A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you and I walk every day which I know I need to do more...you'll be fine just cut out the junk food my daughter had the surgery before me and she was junk food a lot because she said it went down easy well she cut back on the juck food and eat more regularly food she don't focus on her protein like me and she just keeps losing