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Everything posted by joatsaint
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I have tried putting ISOPURE unflavored whey protein in my Crystal Light Lemonade. I was pretty good - it had the texture of a smoothie.
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I knew what I wanted to look like before I had the surgery. When I reach that goal, I will reevaluate and see if I want to lose more or am happy where I am. Everyone needs a goal to shoot for, but it needs to be flexible since you won't know till you get there if it was the right goal for your needs.
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I ate a mixture of refried Beans and chicken breast (run through a food processor). I really enjoyed it for months. I got all the ingredients at Walmart. It cost about $4 for 2 days worth of meals (4 - 6 meals in my case). It's very filling and sticks with me. 1 lb of chicken breast. 1 pkg of Taco Bell Taco seasoning. (I tried other name brand taco mixes and the store brands, Taco Bell tastes the best and is just as cheap. There is a Taco Bell chipolte version as well, but I liked the regular version the best. ) 1 can of gebhardt refried beans w/fat. (I tried the non-fat version and I like the fat version better. It only has 2grams of fat per serving.) Salsa or Picante or Taco sauce to taste 1 pkg of your favorite shredded cheese. I grill the chicken breast and run it through my food processor. Mix the taco seasoning with about 1/2 cup of Water and mix it thoroughly. I mix it in my Protein shake shaker. Toss the chicken into a pot or pan and add the taco seasoning. Bring it up to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Mix the chicken and beans in a bowl. Add some salsa if it's too thick for your taste. Spoon some of the mixture into a bowl and top with cheese and salsa.
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Multi-vit that doesnt make you puke?
joatsaint replied to Samijo4391's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've always taken the generic multi's from Sam's club, no problems with them. In the past, I took the premade packets of pills and it had a seperate Vitamin E capsule - I had to eat a little beforehand to keep from puking up the Vitamin E - some vitamins need a little fat to be digested. -
I've always been a fan of Crystal Light lemonade. I had problems getting in enough fluids the 1st week, but I wasn't worried about it. I drank as much as I could and had to be satisfied with that. I was lucky that I found a good tasting premixed Protein shake at Wal-Mart - EAS carb control chocolate. Later I found Premier Protein chocolate, which I prefer. I'm no fan of Protein drinks, but both of these were good tasting and cheap.
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Omg! Omg! I just fit into a size 14 dress!
joatsaint replied to gamergirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! I had my own NSV this morning. I put on a shirt that I haven't worn in over 7 years (yeah, I'm a pack rat, can't throw anything away) AND IT FIT!. **does happy dance for you** Keep Pimpin' that Sleeve! -
It kinda calls for some guesswork on my part when I make a big pot of whatever. I figure out the total calories for the entire dish and then guesstimate how many meals it will cover. Divide the total calories by the number of meals. Or I dish it up into a big mixing bowl that has cup measurements on the side - then I can tell how many portions I will have. Then divided the total calories by the number of portions.
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Ask about the diet phases pre and post-op Ask about how long before you can drive or go back to work or class Ask how much pain to expect Ask about how long the hospital stay is and when you'll be released Those are the main questions I was concerned about pre-op.
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LOL, hip bones and knees!
joatsaint replied to crickee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My knees knock together at night. I'm a side sleeper and now I have to put the covers in between my knees or it hurts. Have you noticed your coccyx hurting yet? My car seat puts pressure on my butt-bone and sometimes it's uncomfortable. :-P -
Zomg! Why didnt you guys tell me about thi?s?
joatsaint replied to gamergirl's topic in Food and Nutrition
I found it at Wal-Mart... even made a blog post about it, but the blog part of the VST forum is offline right now. I liked the stuff, even though I can't really call it jerkey. It's more like soft chewy smoked bacon. It tastes great. -
whey protien vs zero carb whey isolate
joatsaint replied to Gus's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
There may be some confusion about the way you asked the question, but: Pure Whey Protein comes in a few forms, none have carbs. There is whey isolate and whey concentrate. Isolate is absorbed by the body easier. Concentrate - it takes more of concentrate to get the same absorption. Concentrate is usually cheaper, since in effect, you're getting less protein for your dollar. Whey protein tastes horrible without being mixed with other things. So the whey products you see on the shelves usually are mixed with sugar, sugar substitutes and flavorings to make it taste good. There is also unflavored whey isolate (zero carbs/pure protein), I've tried it and it has almost no flavor. And I mix it in with my regular foods like Soups or refried Beans. Hope this helps some. Keep Pimpin' that Sleeve! -
When did you move to pureed foods?
joatsaint replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
3rd week for me. Each stage - clear liquids, full liquids, puree, full foods - was one week each. -
My doc said 2 weeks, but I went back on day 10. But I have a desk job that requires no lifting.
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That's where my doc wanted me. 800 cals a day.
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Searching for birth parents post sleeve
joatsaint replied to jdmama911's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was adopted, but have never tried to find my birth mom. According to my adoptive dad, my birth father has been dead for a while. He didn't know the status of my birth mom. Turns out we've always lived in the same town since I was given up. She never knew where I went or didn't care. -
The pain was more like pressure for me. It felt like a giant gas bubble pressing against the inside of my chest. It eased up quite a bit in the 1st few hours post-op. Walking really makes it ease up.
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Recipes for pureed foods
joatsaint replied to Hollisterfan27's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My favorite puree was refried Beans and chicken breast (run through a food processor). I at that stuff for weeks without getting tired of it. I got all the ingredients at Walmart. It cost about $4 for 2 days worth of meals (4 - 6 meals in my case). It's very filling and sticks with me. 1 lb of chicken breast. 1 pkg of Taco Bell Taco seasoning. (I tried other name brand taco mixes and the store brands, Taco Bell tastes the best and is just as cheap. There is a Taco Bell chipolte version as well, but I liked the regular version the best. ) 1 can of gebhardt refried beans w/fat. (I tried the non-fat version and I like the fat version better. It only has 2grams of fat per serving.) Salsa or Picante or Taco sauce to taste 1 pkg of your favorite shredded cheese. I grill the chicken breast and run it through my food processor. Mix the taco seasoning with about 1/2 cup of Water and mix it thoroughly. I mix it in my Protein shake shaker. Toss the chicken into a pot or pan and add the taco seasoning. Bring it up to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Mix the chicken and beans in a bowl. Add some salsa if it's too thick for your taste. Spoon some of the mixture into a bowl and top with cheese and salsa. -
Vitamin Expert Needed! I am lost.
joatsaint replied to Water Nazi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor said to take a good Multivitamin, 1000mg Calcium citrate, and sublingual B12 daily. No special instructions. He offered me Bariatric Advantage vitamins, but his heart wasn't really into it. :-P -
Just sleeved on 10/28
joatsaint replied to italiana926's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just keep walking. The 1st 7 days was the worst for me, then everything was waaay better. -
Beaumont, TX- Dr. Schrapps
joatsaint replied to Madicole!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm in Beaumont as well. My insurance only covered hospitals in Houston, so I did use him, but if you have any WLS questions, I'd be happy to help. -
I walked did I over do it?
joatsaint replied to Hiddenkishez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wasn't in any shape to do much more than the 20 minutes of walking my doc told me to do daily post-op. It wasn't till about the end of month 3 before my strength returned and at month 6, I started feeling my old normal self again. -
First Two Weeks were Hell!
joatsaint replied to rmsgirlmaria's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got the hiccups on the 2nd day and stretched the staple line in my stomach. It didn't stop me from being released, but I was hurting for about a week. -
Having second thoughts...
joatsaint replied to gemgirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Having 2nd thoughts is completely normal. We all go through this phase. I backed out on my 1st try at scheduling surgery. But I asked myself 2 questons that put it into perspective: Do I see my situation improving if I don't go through with it? Do I want to be in this situation or a worse one a year from now? I ask myself those 2 whenever I make a life changing decision.