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What's your favorite proteins?
BeagleLover replied to FluffyChiq's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Forgot to mention, I really like yogurt blended with paw paws + Sweet N' Low! -
What's your favorite proteins?
FluffyChiq replied to FluffyChiq's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Wow lol I like the idea of adding the malt powder cuz I love that!! And yogurt is awesome ! Thank you BeagleLover !! -
Katie, I had surgery the week before you. I have lost 25.5 lbs, but I haven't lost anything in over a week. I had my first fill on May 19 and I have an appointment on June 24 at which time I hope to get my second fill. I have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. It is a struggle at this point because I don't feel the restriction at all at this point. I think I felt it a little after my fill but it did not last long. My band started out with 4 cc's on my surgery date. My fill was for 1 more cc on May 19. I don't think being hungry 3 - 4 hours later is that bad. I think you can allow yourself a small snack in between meals. I don't snack after Breakfast and I sometimes will have a late afternoon snack (sugar free pudding or yogurt). I always have a little snack in the evening before bed. Good Luck Alice Banded April 8, 2008 271/245.5/150
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That's a great suggestion Tiffy. For today, my meals will be Fage yogurt to try to up my good bacteria. I'm sure that being on antibiotics pre-op didn't help keep good flora growing. I think I just need to wait it out but I've decided to eat the yogurt instead of going back to clear fluids again. I'm starting to get a little hungry today. I wonder if that's because I had 1/4 cup yogurt this morning.
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I eat a few carbs like 4 crackers with a can of tuna or one slice of toast. I take in about 60 grams of protein in the form of powder, fish, cheese and yogurt. I have no restriction now at all and I feel hungry all the time. I feel that I have been eating more lately but still a very small amount compaired to what I was eating before. My doc only lets me walk at this point. So I usually do 5 miles 5 days a week. Im scheduled for a fill the day before thanksgiving. Truthfully, for 2 1/2 weeks I had less than 500 calories since it was all fluid. I dont understand how even during that time I didnt lose any weight. So having a fill may not necessarily change anything. Im so confused. Im doing everything he says and listening to what people say on here but nothing seems to be working. I havent lost hope. I was just wondering if any one else encountered this and when they started to lose weight.
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I have the "sliming" thing too...But, I've been told that occurs because of eating too fast OR too big of a bite and/or not chewing enough. The fills are to restrict you on how much you can eat and only give you the full sensation after a max of 1 cup of food...If you can eat more then 1 cup of food at one sitting then you need a fill. If you are "sliming" try slowing down and taking tiny little bites of food and chew them 20-30 times each bite. It is hard work - But so is anything we must do to lose weight. Good luck - hope this helps. As well, there are some foods that just don't go down nice no matter how much you chew - the slime comes (for me this is bread, pizza, and sometimes yogurt).
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paulinamdiaz welcome newbie 3 weeks PO?? since you didn't say otherwise, hope things are going smoothly with your recovery you are probably still in the clear liquid phase???? not supposed to "treat" yourself to yogurt, cottage cheese til the "soft" stage i was lucky - i llllloved the popsicle!!!! no prob eating lots!!!! have you tried chicken broth??? unless your doc/nut tells you differently - you have to wait on the yogurt sorry bud
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Dealing with food addiction POST SURGERY
nikkydizzle posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok I had gastric sleeve surgery on the 4th last saturday and I am now 9 days out of surgery. The system I find with my surgeon is very different unlike the ones I am reading like I said I am Nigerian live in Nigeria but did my surgery in England. 2 days after surgery my surgeon got me on yogurts and I tolerated it and the day after I started yogurt in the morning, soup and yogurt in the afternoon and soups and yogurt at night and it was soup with bits in and I was fine. The next morning I had porridge (oatmeal) that was lumpy I was fine. I was walking about the next day as at today the pain is almost non existent except for a weird back pain like I had epidural (odd). I am now beginning to fight a need to snack as all I do is sit in my hotel room watch TV and my life revolved around food for a long time that is why I ballooned to 361 pounds. I have been quite naughty as I have been ordering room service wasting a lot of money on food I cant eat. This is where the food addiction kicks in that I am now afraid surgery cant solve. Can anyone relate to me and tell me how they got over it post op. On the flip side I am now 343 pounds today YAYYY. I need to know this too is normal -
Hummus, ricotta cheese can be dressed up savory or sweet. liquid Protein can be mixed in with herbal teas. I like cottage cheese with fruit. You can blend them if the curds are too large for you. There are puddings and Gelatin you can buy online from places like Amazon or Bariatric Choice. Can you have eggs? Soft scrambled eggs are good. I mix a tsp of greek yogurt and a bit of shredded cheese and keep stirring until they are done.
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I mix FAGE Total 2% plain yogurt with 20g of Protein with Bio Chem unflavored whey protein 20g. I don't taste the protein powder. There's no gritty texture. In fact, it's richer and creamier now. If I hadn't been the sneaky culprit who spiked my own yogurt, I'd never notice the protein powder in there. After my post-op protein struggles, I'm finally getting some protein. Still not the recommended amount, but a whole lot more than before.
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3 meals a day, no snacks...when do you eat fruit?
kbinaz replied to Bea1128's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't snack either, and I eat fruit. It's all about ratio's. Because it is so important to get enough protein, you should always eat that first. I was taught to eat 3 bites of protein, then 1 bite of vegetable then, if I had room, some fruit. It doesn't always work out to eat that way, obviously, that is just a guideline. Remember there are lots of ways to get fiber without fruit, too~ I eat a lot of vegetables and legumes and that helps get the fiber in. One of my favorite breakfasts is fruit (especially berries) with Greek yogurt. It has 20 grams of protein in a cup and no fat! I sprinkle a little splenda on it to sweeten it up a bit and it makes a good high fiber breakfast. That takes care of the fruit, the fiber and the protein. -
What are some good ways to mix protein ...minus milk
Daisee68 replied to ANewMe83's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I mix 1/2 scoop of protein with 1/2 container if Greek yogurt. And I also mix 1/2 scoop of protein win a sugar free fat free chocolate pudding snack. -
3 meals a day, no snacks...when do you eat fruit?
aubrie replied to Bea1128's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My doc said to use the 3-1-1 formula. 3 bites protein, 1 bite veggie, 1 bite carb until you're full, or eat your 4 oz. or protein, then veggie, then carb. 1/2 cup protein, 1/4 cup veggie, 1/4 cup carb. A carb can be brown rice, sweet potato, corn, etc. OR since fruit is high in carbs, you can eat the fruit with your meal instead. This seems to work for me except on the mornings when I eat yogurt or oatmeal or cream of wheat. It doesn't quite come out that way. I buy Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal and add half a scoop of unflavored protein powder. If I do that I usually have like 3 strawberries or 3 - 4 peeled sections of grapefruit or a narrow slice of melon. If I don't eat fruit, I don't have a BM. Period. I personally couldn't go without eating it. -
3 meals a day, no snacks...when do you eat fruit?
Mel Mel replied to Bea1128's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I do incorporate a snack into my meal plan. Especially when I'm working since i work overnight shifts and go an extended period of time awake. For breakfast I like low fat granola with yogurt and fruit. Either a piece of fruit or a serving of berries mixed in. I usually incorporate fruit with breakfast. A common snack for me is an apple or banana with creamy, natural Peanut Butter. A well planned out snack is ok. It's when you a mindlessly eating that you can get into trouble. -
I had someone in the weight loss office ask me what snacks do I eat. I try very hard to find good foods for me to snack on. I hate to blow my whole day on bad snacks and feel bad after eating them. So this is what I snack on. SNACKS: Newman's Own microwave popcorn 100 calorie. Cheerios (dry) 1 cup 100 calorie. Sargento light string cheese (made with 2% milk) 50 calories per piece. Babybel Light cheese - Good source of protein, 6 grams protein- 50 calories per serving. T.Marzetti Light French Onion Veggie-Dip or any of there Light Dips 60 calories serving size 2 Tbsp Pepperidge Farm Goldfish-Baked Snack Crackers. I like the Cheddar flavor.This has 140 calories serving size 55 Pieces (They also now come in so many flavors like Parmesan,Pizza,Ranch,Pretzel, and a host of other flavors. Read the Nutrition Facts. Some are 130 calories for 43 pieces, or 130 calories for 60 pieces. WeightWatchers has many wonderful snacks I love the Rosemary & Olive Oil-Pretzel Thins this also comes in many great flavors 110 calories per 1 pouch. WeightWatchers Smoothie Mix with fruit if you like. I love the French Vanilla and I add all type of berries 100 calories per packet. Also comes in a Wild Berry & Chocolate Smoothie. Musselman's (lite mixed Berry's-fruit'n Sauce or any of the berry flavors) NO SUGAR ADDED 60 calorie. Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 80 calories. Jell-0 Pudding Snack Cups -Sugar Free 60 calorie. Edy's Fruit Bars NO SUGAR ADDED (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 25 Calories per pop. Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Acai Blueberry. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop. Edy's Fruit Bars -antioxdant ( All Natural) Pomegranate. (EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VITAMIN C) Made with REAL FRUIT 60 Calories per pop. Boost (High protein) Energy Drink 240 calorie. Pure Protein - Shake 170 calories. CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE TIPS AND IDEAS:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
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This fat-free marinade makes chicken, beef, lamb, and even fish tender and tasty. makes enough for 4 chicken breast or fish fillets or about 1 pound of meat. Makes 4 servings. 1/2 onion, coarsely, crushed 4 1/2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon fresh lemond juice 1 cup plain fat-free yogaurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, gralic, ginger, and lemon juice: puree. Add the yogurt, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves: Process until combined. About 1/3 cup: 47 cal. CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE MARINADE RECIPES:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
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I was banded on July 7th and I am miserable. I don't know what to do. I have the support from my family and friends for whatever I need, but they don't understand or know what to say. Especially on days like today where I get to the point that I'm so upset I can't stop crying. I guess my main issue is the fact that I'm so hungry all the time. If anyone knows anything about the "twilight" series, i feel like the Cullens; living on tofu to keep me strong but never satisfied. I've been reading a lot of blogs on here and am confused because my surgeon told me that there is nothing in my band right now; that my first fill is 4 weeks after surgery. I'm confused, because it seems like everyone else has fluid in their band right after surgery. I have my old appetite but am forced to stay on a post op diet which consists of applesauce, protein shakes, yogurt, and broth. This is "BANDING HELL" as one person posted. I know it will get better and I'm trying to stay active but when everyone is eating actual food and I can't, it's making me nuts. Not to mention that I'm not having carbs or sugar or fat for that matter, my body hates me. You would think with a diet like this I would have lost some weight already. NOPE! Please please please, any advice or stories on post op hell and how it will get better would be much appreciated!
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Scared about starting 'real' food
WannaBe1/2TheWoman replied to finallyready@51's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Carol, Tomorrow will be Day 10 for me and I will be able to start soft/mushy foods. I am not scared, but I know I will be very careful introducing new foods to my band. The foods my surgeon suggests for the soft foods stage are: cream of wheat, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, creamed soups, lowfat cheese, boiled & mashed potatoes, soft cooked pasta or noodles, sugar-free pudding, canned fruit, soft cooked veggies. I hope this is helpful. Don't be scared, just take it slow and enjoy! -
I am three weeks post op and having a hard time with recovering after getting pneumonia 2 days after surgery. I am so tired all the time I have been trying to make myself get up get dressed and do the grocery shopping house chores it's just so hard. I leave the house for two hours get home and sleep three hours. Not sure if it's the pneumonia that has me so tired or the surgery ? I drink my water I have protein shakes and today I started yogurt and puréed fruit. I'm just venting because I hate being so tired. I do have a follow up with the Dr Wednesday the 6th.
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Craving Sweets Help
Woodstock girl replied to lsmmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Since I had to be on a diet for 6 month before my insurance would approve, I've been dealing with that for a while. After working so hard, I am determined not to cave in to my addictions, so I have substitutes that don't do so much damage. I found a tea that helps - Almond Cookie Green Tea that I get from teatreasures.com. If you put some Splenda or Truvia in it, it tastes like a cookie. I also use Dessert Protein powder in Cinnamon Roll flavor. It's delicious and I buy it from Amazon. I also buy Greek yogurt in Pomegranate and Blueberry - it has twice the protein as regular yogurt, then I sprinkle some Truvia on it for a real treat. -
High Protein Food Choices--When You Really Don't Like Shakes.....
delta_girl replied to Texarkolina's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm still fairly new at 6 or so weeks, but I like edamame, Ostrim, salmon, pb2, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, split pea soup (11g protein per .5 cup), boiled egg whites. -
I use the unflavored in my banana yogurt smoothies. No problem! Jo Ann
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Some general nutrition questions
PdxMan replied to BigDaddyJoe's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Well ... to me, this begs the bigger question of just what we are willing to do to be successful in our journey. So, let me start off by saying, I'm not judging anybody, we all have our own journeys and our reasons for following that path. OK, that being said, the foods that you talk about are the processed, out of the box variety where you don't have much control over the content. It has been these types of products which attributed to my obesity. Bottom line for me, is I prepare pretty much all of my foods from scratch. Just started making my own yogurt after I took a long look at the ingredients. HOLY COW! When did yogurt become junk food? I missed that one. I'll have the occasional Protein shake (Premier), which I approve of the ingredient list. I do have salad dressings which are higher in fat than I would like, but I gotta have my blue cheese. I didn't get the sleeve to restrict my menu, just my portions. When I prepare all of my food, I know what is going in and I can control the amounts. I know a lot of people are going to jump up and down saying, "It takes too long ... I don't know how to cook healthy meals ... It's only me eating and I don't want it to go to waste." Here is what I say to that ... I am a parent of two young kids who is a Scout leader and work well over 50 hours a week. I also have other side projects which take my time. All of the recipes I cook with are available on the internet with instructions. I cook huge portions and toss the leftovers into jelly jars which I take out on my way to work or pull out for dinner. You can have total control over what you put into your body. If you do this, then you don't really need to worry about eating the one-off packaged meal. -
Hi, I am on my 2 week presurgery diet now and what Dr. Eibes in Des Moines, Iowa has you do is for the 1st 12 days you eat 8 Proteins, 6-7 carbs, 2 veg. and 3 fats a day. Then you can have sugarfree Jello and popsicles. Also he wants us to drink at least 64oz of no calorie fluids. Then the last 2 days we have 4 protien shakes a day and total of 5 servings a day of the following: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup sugarfree pudding 6oz light yogurt 1/2 cup plain oatmeal, cream of wheat, or maltomeal 8oz V8 juice If you make your shakes with Water you can choose another serving from the list. I have lost 10.5 lbs already in 4 days. So I'm not complaining. Hope this helps. I know all Dr. are different with their orders. The reason he has us do this is to shrink the liver before surgery. Hugs, Deb
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Calories counts? or just let your body tell you?
mrssoupmix posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Morning all. I am almost 5 months post op (20 weeks). I have lost 69 pounds. But two weeks ago the weight just haulted. HAULTED. I have had stalls before (seemingly about every 3 weeks) but this one is sticking solidly. I have changed two things: 1) my husband and I joined the local gym three weeks ago. I am doing cardio and light weights (3X a week) with many reps (trying to get this body a little toned, and help with skin sags) and 2) I have noticed that my hunger has returned. I am consuming at least 1000 calories a day. Sticking to high Protein choices (yogurt, string cheese, HB egg, Protein Bar, etc) but the calories add up fast! So I am wondering.. do you all count calories? or just let your body direct you? I was astonished, when I started using My Fitness Pal, how many calories I was actually consuming. I would have guessed 400-500 per day, but I am eating twice that! I am getting concerned that my sleeve is done helping me, and I am on my own now. And I am finding myself more hungry than I have been in the last five months. Anyone have some words of advice? encouragment? I know that working out will increase hunger, but I kind of thought the surgery would curb that, at least for a little while longer.
