sunflowerchild
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SCARED!
sunflowerchild replied to Thinkingthinner1109's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How do you feel about jello? I made some from scratch with unflavored unjury, unflavored gelatin, a kool aid packet, and truvia (you could use whatever sweetener you prefer). You could also try making your own Popsicles: vitamin water zero with unflavored unjury, or water and mio with unflavored unjury. -
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sunflowerchild replied to Thinkingthinner1109's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you tried an unflavored protein? Unjury makes a good one, you can't taste it at all. -
I'm also about 4 wks out. I saw my doc last week and told him I'm often dizzy and get light headed when I stand up, he said it was likely from too little water and/or too little protein.
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Where to get isopure in bottles?
sunflowerchild replied to Waiting4Sleeve's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I got them at GNC -
Meeting with sugeon
sunflowerchild replied to natedinsmoor2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I made sure to ask how many years he had been doing the surgery, how many surgeries he had done, what is the complication rate among his patients, and what measures does he use to prevent complications. -
Can't tolerate artificial sweetners
sunflowerchild replied to Cody's mom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I ordered Jay Robb directly from their website but I have also seen the vanilla and chocolate flavors at GNC. -
Can't tolerate artificial sweetners
sunflowerchild replied to Cody's mom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you able to tolerate truvia or stevia? I cant have artificial sweeteners either so I made my own jello, pudding, and Popsicles using truvia. For protein I use jay Robb protein powder. -
Pre-Surgery Diet & Protein Powders
sunflowerchild replied to JerzyTomato74's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm very sensitive to artificial sweeteners as well so I understand what you're going through. Can you tolerate stevia? If so try Jay Robb protein powder. My favorite flavor is the strawberry but you can order a variety pack off their website which has vanilla chocolate strawberry orange piña colada and unflavored I believe. It's one of the only protein powders I've been able to find without aspartame or Splenda. -
beginning week 2, full liquids, how do I get the needed protein
sunflowerchild replied to kipa's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Have you tried the unflavored powder by Unjury? I add it to everything and as long as you don't heat it up too much you can't even taste it. -
Frequently Asked Questions
sunflowerchild replied to Lilee84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I made my own jello with unflavored gelatin, kool aid packets, and truvia. Also try Jay Robb protein powder (no artificial ingredients). -
I use unsweetened cocoa powder. It has no sugar and adds a bit more protein in also. No artificial ingredients too which is nice.
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Post-Op Vitamins Suggestions
sunflowerchild replied to brendaliz_r's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I wasn't allowed to but maybe your doctor is different. -
Post-Op Vitamins Suggestions
sunflowerchild replied to brendaliz_r's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I take Flintstones complete multivitamins, bariatric advantage chews for calcium (caramel flavored), bariatric advantage sublingual b12 (peppermint), and vitamin d gnc store brand (chocolate). -
As long as you come off as being knowledgable and realistic about wls (it's not a quick fix, it is major surgery, etc.) you should be fine. I went in to the psych eval with a history of bulimia and after reassuring the doc that I am in a different state of mind now, I was cleared. Is there something specific you are worried about the doc asking you? Like something you don't know how to respond to?
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How long after surgery until you got blood work done?
sunflowerchild replied to itsmekarenlee's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
These are the items checked off on the prescription: Lipid panel, Vitamin d-25OH, albumin, CBC w/diff, comp metabolic panel, ferritin, folate, iron/TIBC, magnesium, methylmalonic acid, zinc, vitamin b12 -
How long after surgery until you got blood work done?
sunflowerchild replied to itsmekarenlee's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My doctor has the first blood tests done 1 month post op. -
My NUT said that protein bars are okay 4 weeks post op. I haven't heard anything about not doing bars in place of shakes long term after surgery but short term the bars are too hard on your stomach.
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Best multivitamin for early post op
sunflowerchild replied to sarah92200's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I take two of the Flintstones Complete Multivitamins. -
Calcium Supplements Help Needed
sunflowerchild replied to 3in1wOL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was allowed to have chewable/liquid/chewy vitamins starting 5 days post op -
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I was not allowed caffeine for 2 weeks pre surgery or for 2 weeks post surgery.
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Calcium Supplements Help Needed
sunflowerchild replied to 3in1wOL's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've tried all of the bariatric advantage chew flavors. I liked them all but my favorites are the chocolate peanut butter and the caramel. -
Peanut butter during pureed stage?
sunflowerchild replied to GingerSlim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am allowed to have peanut butter during the blended stage (3 weeks out). Suggested serving size is 1 teaspoon. -
New Food For Post Ops...
sunflowerchild replied to lovelygirl01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please email me a copy as well. My email is skretschmerx@aol.com
