LindsayT

I had another post that explains what's been going on. I take daily miralax, stool softener, probiotic and prebiotic. I drink my fluids and eat my fiber. I'm still having issues despite all this. I'm just trying to figure out what's making it worse all of a sudden after MONTHS of the constipation being under control.

The problem is, I was "smooth sailing" Then this happened.

Protein supplements and artificial sweeteners can cause constipation in some people.

I have finally hit the end of my rope with protein supplements. Every thing about them makes me want to [emoji2961] I'm not a food for breakfast eater, I like to drink my breakfast because that's when I take a bulk of my medications. I need good bariatric friendly protein shake/smoothie recipes. I'm willing to put powders or premade shakes in as long as I CANNOT taste it. If you have a good website or cookbook with recipes in it, that'd be nice too. Thanks, everyone!

I do use Fairlife milk if it has something in it, like light start carnation instant breakfast. By itself, it tastes like it's been sitting out too long.

I haven't really been working out. The occasional walk, but mostly life (cleaning, kids ect). I'm very thankful with how everything is turing out. My most favorite part of all this is getting my life back: keeping up with the kids and life, as well as my health.

Thanks! We'll see as more weight comes off. My surgeon was on board with the extra 10 lbs.

Amazing work! My six month was November 1st. I'm down 91 lbs (171). I too changed my goal from 160 down to 150. I'm in a US size 10, which I'm to the point that I need to wash them so they'll fit. I'm expecting to be in an 8 in a few weeks. The loose skin is a minimum, which I'm so happy about. All in all everything this going beautifully and I couldn't be happier.

Same! Even just shaving my legs is so much easier. This has been so life changing.

Our milk has 8 g of protein per 8 oz. At that amount, I can't use it as a meal replacement. I may looking into milk powder to add to the milk. Thanks!

Thank you! Do you have a brand of protein powder you like? I have some "unflavored" left, but I can still taste it.

I was diagnosed with fibro before surgery. My pain and fatigue were awful. After surgery, I have zero symptoms. I'm not sure if it was a misdiagnosis or if it was something to do with surgery. My only pain now is the areas I have confirmed arthritis.

My surgery was May 1. I'm down 88 lbs and I feel great! 14 more to go until I hit my goal.

Welcome! How's post op going?

Lol...

Awe, thanks! No lavender highlights. It just the lightning. My color is all natural and quickly turning grey; which I'm not mad about.

I'm only 5.5 months out and 16 more to go until goal. Sw262 size 18 Cw 176 size 10/12 Gw 160

That's what I do, plus I add about 8 oz of water to the shot. I take all my mornings meds and vitamins with the protein as well. It takes me forever to get it all in. If I take my medications too fast it upset my stomach. "She" is very temperamental in the morning.

I read that we can only absorb 30g of Protein per meal. Is this true? What have you heard from your nutritionist? Thanks in advance! Edit: Does this include all types... whey and collagen specifically.

I knew about the collagen, that's why I added more whey to this drink. Between the protein shot, which is collagen and whey, and the whey I add it's a total of about 39g. The company won't give me the exact breakdown of its product, so i'm not 100% collagen vs. whey. I know there is at least 14g of whey that i add. I just want to make sure that what I drink for breakfast is all absorb. Otherwise, I will need to break it up. I don't like to actually eat breakfast, it messes with my stomach. All my meals contain protein 😉

I do break it up. My drink in the morning has whey and collagen (mostly colagen) and I need to add more whey which puts me over the magic 30g. Just trying to figure out if I'm wasting protein at this point.

Oofda. 🥶

I am ALWAYS cold. I hope this normalizes

I'm not normally a sandwich girl, but that looks really good. Since surgery, deli meat has been a total turn off. I may try it again

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