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Hour cardio.....full 30 minute weight routine.....and still no real hunger....one month post op today....a little whey protein afterwards and some Gatorade.....
#NotBad
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Tried a few bites of pasta (protein-enriched penne) tonight. No foamies or anything, but didn't sit well. I'm sad about it, but at least now I know and can move on to trying other things, maybe revisit it when I'm further out.
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Learning all I can about gastric sleeve. I think it may be my best option. Going to a surgery seminar next week to learn more.... any tips/suggestions/recommendation etc. welcomed!
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Some of my surgery incisions are infected (I was told I was at increased risk for infection since I'm diabetic). I got to the doctor in the early stages so its nothing major, but I'm waiting on the cultures to find out which antibiotic is most appropriate to treat the infection. I should hear from the doc's office tomorrow. In the meantime, I have no desire to eat (surgery was two weeks ago) and find myself preferring to drink my protein. Is that normal?
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No. It's not normal. But you have an infection that is making you feel bad. So I would prolly do what makes you comfy and allows you to get your protein in, cuz as a diabetic, you're healing is hard anyway and you need that protein now, more than ever. Make sure you are drinking super low carb drinks without any added sugars!!! ((Hugs)) So very sorry you are going through this!
Hope the cultures come back quickly showing just a run of the mill bug.
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Bouncing around 243-245 and can't seem to break this stall. Since the month after surgery I haven't lost more than a few pounds. I am tracking my food and getting enough protein (I weigh everything), I have increased my workouts and I am now doing cardio and elliptical for a min of 40 minutes/day as well as weight lifting. I am drinking about 55 - 65 oz of water. I am staying at the 600 - 800 calories as recommended by my surgeon. What is the magic required to drop these pounds? On the positive side, I have energy and am able to move around a whole lot better. I feel good and that says a lot. This week I had 2 people at work notice and told me I am melting away. So things are moving, just can't get that scale to budge!!!
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Brain dump and rambling...Here I am 7.5 weeks post op and I am stuck at the same 25lb weight loss that I have had for the last 3.5 weeks. I am feeling down, dejected and frustrated with lack of movement on the scale. I am able to get into a lot of clothes and shoes that were troublesome before so I have had some non-weight related wins, but I am ready to scream about the lack of weight loss. I have upped my calories, lowered my calories, increased my exercising and I am hitting all my numbers for protein. I am still having issues with bathroom visits and vitamins making me feel sick to my stomach. On another note, nothing I eat makes me feel sick other than the aforementioned vitamins, no nausea at all from any foods. I seriously keep asking if I even had the surgery completed because I feel the same. I feel hungry and I FEEL THE SAME as before surgery. I am afraid I am going to be stuck here at 245lbs and not make any more progress. Did I choose the wrong surgery? Should I have done bypass instead of sleeve? Time will tell. Sigh - not a good day for me.
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Went to the store tonight and stocked up on some items that will help me make healthy meals, so I'll actually make new things instead of relying on the old stand-bys that are getting repetitive.
I got:
- bag of chopped broccoli/cauliflower (currently roasting in the oven with some baby carrots)
- two Roma tomatoes
- Laughing Cow light Swiss
- wonton wrappers
- turkey pepperoni
- 90% lean ground beef
- Greek yogurt cream cheese
- mozzarella cheese sticks (like string cheese, not the breaded kind)
- Canadian bacon
- regular bacon
- a squeeze bottle of ginger
- skim milk
- EVOO
- pizza sauce
- a bag of clementines
- small cans of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes
- a can of chickpeas (to try @AshAsh1's roasted chickpeas -- I've never had chickpeas, only hummus)
- pineapple tidbits in juice
The ham, pizza sauce, pineapple, and some shredded mozzarella we already had are in the oven with the veggies, becoming crustless Hawaiian pizzas based on this recipe: https://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/no-crust-pizza-bites/
I also plan on making these mini cheeseburger meatloaf muffins, though not tonight: http://www.hungry-girl.com/ask-hg-q-and-a/seven-healthy-protein-packed-recipes
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Yum!!! Pay attention to your meals and make note if any of them make you feel "snackier" or hungry sooner than normal after your last meal.
Fresh pineapple is better than canned (sugar wise - cuz of bioavailability of the sugars), and is still sugary and the wonton wrappers may make you start jonesing for illicit stuff. LOL. Feel free to ignore me! Your roasted veg and pizza bites look yummy!!! And puts thoughts in my head!!
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Well this is my first post. I decided to get weight loss surgery about 4 months ago. I was going thru alot with my health. Shortness of breathe, pain in all my joints, and having problems walking. Well this journey actually started back in 2011 when I fell at work. Since then I have had 5 surgeries and one more that is being scheduled after weightloss surgery. I also had gained about 50 lbs and my health kept deteriorating . I had gone to several doctors for all my issues and had all the necessary test and had followed several different diets.Everything needed for surgery without actually knowing I had already meet all the criterias. So when I went to Brookdale Hospital for a my Gastric sleeve appointment i already had almost everythng I needed except physic , nutrionist, and sleep apnea test. Well as of the middle of May all paperwork was in and papers were submitted to Insurance Company and as of May 26 I have been approved for surgery. Surgery date is June 13, 2016 and I am now into my second week of pre-op diet . I started this journey with a weight of 230 I am 5'4" and now weigh 215. I have studied everything from pre-op diets, post-op diets and the journey afterwards. Well Im one week away from surgery and I am becoming more and more anxious with less and less energy. Doing everything correct following diet and taking all my vitamins and using all my protein powders yet finding it harder and harder to function as a normal person. Well I guess thats it for now Ill post again as time goes by.
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My husband is cooking himself a steak. He deserves it, he's worked hard outside in the yard all day. It smells absolutely fantastic - but I'm having trouble keeping protein dranks down. This, too, shall pass.
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I am on post op day 7...... I feel like I am loosing my mind. I am trying to get my protein in and am not hungry but am getting shaky. I know I need to eat, My surgeon said I could go ahead and eat yogurt and sweet potatoes crushed up. I am down 7 lbs. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Scared about pre op diet. How can you feel full on a liquid protein shake? How did you get through two weeks of it??
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I too had two weeks of liquid diet before my surgery and while yes I did have some headaches and hunger pains it is really doable. You should be able to drink anywhere between 4-6 protein shakes a day and reason for the protein shakes it so it keeps your fuller for longer. You can also speak to your nut or surgeon about having clear broths inbetween those shakes as well. Stay strong cause in the long run it is worth it for you will have a safer and healthier start to your journey. Good luck!
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It was actually far easier than I expected. I did find taking time drinking each shake it seemed to work better than if I drank it down in a hurry.I did make mine with ice in them which made them seems thicker and again they took longer to drink. It is worth any hunger you go through to reach the goal of surgery. Good luck and congratulations on making this change in your life.
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This past Monday I made 7 weeks post-op. Saw my doc and was told my daily portein intake should be 65 grams WITHOUT having to resort to shakes. WTW?!?! I am geting nowhere near that amount. Is anyone else having problems getting enough protein daily? Water? I was told at least 64 oz a day which is approximately 4 bottles of water - you would think that'snot a lot, but I can barely get 3 in a day. Please tell me I'm not alone in this.
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@emilyphoenix74, seems you and I are in the same boat. This phase is a little frustrating.
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Protein!!! How? Where? Help!! . 1 month In.
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PREMADE PROTEIN SHAKES VS PROTEIN POWDER IS IT ALL THE SAME BEFORE PRE OP LAPBAND
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The premade shakes are very smooth and also quite sweet. With the mix you have more choice of flavors and textures (mix and match as you make them too) and I find they seem be more filling. Use two scoops and you can up the protein content without drinking two ready mades. That said some powders are very chalky and some are wonderful (I particularly like Unjury). You can also choose your source of protein with powders. There are many vegetable based ones as well as whey and soy based ones. Good luck.
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I gained 1/2 this week and now that surgery is in aug they want me to focus more on my protein intake
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Went to the movies and skipped the popcorn. Snuck in a Vitamin Water zero and a protein bar.
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I'm on day 10 of my liquid pre-op diet. I'm officially sick of protein shakes.
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For the past few weeks, I've had a hankering for a peanut butter cup, and have managed to resist buying any every time I've gone shopping. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a favorite even though I'm not a choco-holic. Recently I've learned about PB2 powder and have found a recipe on Unjury that just might satisfy this craving and still have more protein and good stuff than bad stuff. I just ordered some PB2 to try. Will let you know how the peanut butter cups turn out.
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Surviving the protein shakes. On day four!!
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Wow! You're the first person that I've come across that will be there at the same time as me. I guess we will see each other and probably share a ride into the OCC. I arrive in San Diego around noon on Sunday. I haven't asked them specifically but I'm assuming they don't do pre-op testing on Sundays.
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Dont feel like a shake this morning but need something to get my protein off to a great start
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Went everywhere trying to find Kellogg's protein water mix. Also just tried Nectar's Crystal Sky and I love it! So much better than the other shakes.
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I have had my lapband now for over a year and I and having a hard time getting enough protien in I am so tired of shakes and I need some new ideas about protien options. My cranky band doesn't do meat very well so I am at a loss...HELP need protien options
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Surgery next week and I don't feel like I know everything there is to know. Like what vitamins, protein, and things like that. I'm hoping to have all the info at pre op appt. the dietician gave me a general handout (maybe I better go back and review) but I still feel somewhat lost. Back to the threads I go.
