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That's how I was I had to change to a different protein shake because I could no longer drink what I was drinking before the surgery, it was giving me gas so bad, I ended up using Ensure protein max that worked better. Just dont give up promise it will get better

Hi... I'm new to this thread. My mini gastric bypass surgery was on June 6th. I think my doctor made my pouch too small. I'm constantly nauseous, at least every 3 days. I'm almost afraid to eat. I can only have a few bites of fish...usually salmon and can only eat cantaloupe. I'm no longer able to drink my protein shake....a few sips make me nauseous. Is or has anyone experienced these?

@GreenTealael I buy Butterball lean ground turkey and it is way less calories than what you posted here?? (And more protein) Maybe you aren't buying the lean? (purposely for burgers?)

I use the bariatricpal chewable with iron too. Same deal, $99 for a year supply. I suggest you order 1 bottle to make sure you like it. I took it before surgery and it didn't taste particularly good to me, but was OK so I ordered the year supply. After surgery, it makes me sick unless I take it with dairy. Problem is, calcium interferes with iron absorption. I researched and talked to my pharmacist, and she says if I keep the calcium under 200mg then it's OK, it's levels over 200mg that are a problem. So, I take it with 4oz of fat free milk or 3oz of my protein drink to keep it under 200mg calcium. I had the sleeve, so all I take is the 1 chewable in the am, and calcium twice a day later in the day. My bloodwork is OK.

I am not a big morning breakfast food person either, so I usually drink mine. I haven't tried mixing my protein into my coffee yet though. Usually, will have my cup of caffeine then go workout. Try to drink my protein as soon as I can following. I use an unflavored powder so I can add to food or drink. I also buy in bulk. New World 100% Whey Isolate Protein Powder, 26g Protein, Servings & Flavors Vary - Walmart.com I really enjoy this brand and never tire of it since I'm always changing up my flavors using dark cocoa, peanut butter powder, crystal light flavors, Greek yogurt etc. Yesterday I mixed up a chocolate peanut butter shake that was really yum with skim milk. Sweeten with Stevia when needed. Not sure how this mixes with hot liquids though. But now I'm inspired to try it with a cold coffee brew.

Hello all. I am nearly 13 weeks post RNY. I am eating all kinds of modified regular foods, so overall I don’t have a problem meeting my protein goals. I still have a protein shake daily - however it is because it’s the easiest way to get a huge dose of protein in with my morning coffee. I’ve never been one to eat solid foods so early in the morning. I make proffees and while it was a bit of an adjustment to my regular cup of coffee, I am so used to it now. My preferred protein shake of choice to use is the Fairlife Core Power Vanilla shake as I can use it both cold and heated depending on whether I want hot or iced coffee. I mix it up a bit and also have the Fairlife Nutrition plan chocolate shake as well for a mocha. I much prefer the vanilla, but they are so hard to come by these days. I either cannot find them anywhere locally and/or the online retailers and nearby stores have them at insane prices. I do not like the taste of Premier Protein shakes at all. They taste much to chemical and box like. I have tried the Quest shakes and it’s ok in a pinch, but the aftertaste is more pronounced. Shakes are so expensive so the trial and error is a bit daunting. I have tried Ensure Max in their coffee flavor and again the chemical and box taste is just like premier. My second favorite has been the Chike Protein Coffee powder, but I only have these iced and they have a bit less protein so I mix them with Fairlife Skim milk and a scoop of collagen. I have tried isopure unflavored protein powder and tried to incorporate it, but for something unflavored it reminds me of infant formula and is not pleasant. I am considering trying the Unjury ready made vanilla shakes, but unsure if I’ll like them and because it’s only sold in larger packs, I’m stuck with it if I don’t like it. What are protein shakes people are liking?

My clinic is allowing me to have protein shakes up until the day before. Just so you stay on track, I would reach out to your medical team and ask.

I am four days out of gastric sleeve I wanted to know can you drink core protein? I know that we’re on a liquid diet clear liquid diet. That is tall is wondering if the fair life core power protein shakes were OK

I am four days out of gastric sleeve I wanted to know can you drink core protein? I know that we’re on a liquid diet clear liquid diet. That is tall is wondering if the fair life core power protein shakes were OK

Cutting gluten from your diet has no health benefits if you’re not allergic or intolerant, but committing to a gluten-free lifestyle does actually have some health benefits because it cuts out a lot of processed foods that aren’t very good options, and having to study each and every label of every food item you buy makes you more conscious of what you’re putting in your body. But that is something you could absolutely also do without cutting gluten 😋 (and save yourself a lot of 💰 because the tasty replacements are expensive!)

@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.

@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.

@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.

@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.

Yep, stomach acid & thirst can be causes of what you think is hunger. A rumbling tummy is also in most cases not a sign you are hungry either (not like we were always told). The surgery, restricted diet, etc. are all very stressful & your hormones are likely out of whack too. In the past when you were stressed or hormonal or emotional you likely turned to food to comfort or distract you. You can’t do that at the moment but you still want to eat to soothe yourself. However this is just head hunger not real hunger. Try distracting yourself. Go fir a short walk, read, craft, chat with a friend, watch a movie, check social media, etc. Sometimes a warm drink can help: herbal or green tea if you’re allowed, warm water, warm your shake, etc. The shakes were awful for me too. I forced myself to have one in the morning then had strained cream soups, broths or consommés. Yoghurt drinks are also an option (blend a high protein yoghurt with milk until it’s thin enough to drink easily).

i guess not until my incisions are fully healed? not sure how long that takes. i’m doing okay trying to keep down 2 protein shakes and then other liquids in between. monday i start purée I’m looking forward to that !

Hi!! I'm havin surgery July 21, 2023. Today is my 1st day starting the pre-op meals and this high protein meal replacement shake is killing me! :(

I thought I wasn’t suppose to be hungry after my sleeve. I am 5 days post op. I’m not eating enough protein shakes cuz z it’s not good anymore. Is this hunger normal?

I has my VGS about 6 weeks ago. I have always had a good appetite, was a chubby child. In my teens through to about 50, I was able to manage a good appetite with a lot of physical exercise and I loved it, loves my muscles. I ran, power yoga, spinning. some weights, never a body builder. I had my child at 35 and that was hard on my body. I had/have a lot of back problems so slowly my running was taken away, then spinning. I managed to keep up. Power yoga routine, but it was hard on me. Went thru menaopause and divorce at 50 and life unraveled. COVID hit and with personal issue I went to work and came home to lay in bed for two years. The weight piled on, muscle went away and I couldn’t find my motivation anymore. I felt like I had thrown away an adult lifetime of fitness that I had worked so hard for and had wanted so badly. I decided to go for surgery because I just felt at this stage in my life, I wouldn’t be able to get back to my previous fitness and weight loss at this age was just about impossible. I had the surgery, did well. I am getting plenty of protein, but all the plans I had for creating a new physical fitness rebirth haven’t gone nearly as well as I wanted. I am not giving up, but everything is just harder. Still trying to find my MOJO. I have lost weight, but maintaining and maybe building a little are my Quest. Getting older, losing your hormones is discouraging. It happens to everyone, but you can’t really prepare and “ be ready” because it’s like having a child, you just don’t know how it really is until it happens. I am really interested in any supplements or tricks, certain exercises routine a anyone has learned. I am trying to focus more on weight training. I have never really like just doing weights. That is one thing I loved about power yoga, it a lot of muscle work without feeling like just doing a bunch of boring reps!!I am researching EAA supplements. Would love some testosterone, but that is costly over time. Look forward to figuring out this journey with this group!!

Colace 2xs a day in the morning and afternoon seem to work well for me since surgery. Getting all my water in and eating veggies and occasional fruit seem to keep me moving like clockwork every morning. I still drink a 30g protein shake daily which frees me up to eat a bit more low calorie veggies and less meat that can lead to constipation.

I had mine on July 5. Was in the hospital over nite. Had to have something for pain and nausea the first night. Thought I was dying when I woke up from recovery but that was the meds nothing to do with surgery. At home taking it easy Dr. Sent me home with pain meds something for nausea and heartburn. So far have not had to take any of them. Today (Saturday) is the first day I can actually think of drinking anything like a protein shake. But I will say all I can think about is egg rolls. Don’t know why just keeps popping up in my head.

When scars are purple they are still healing, vitamin E oil used topically can help a lot, but you must be devoted to using it twice daily. Once your scars are healed, if you are not satisfied, medical tattooing might be a viable option, they will match your skin tone and color and cover/blend the scars. There are regular tattoo artists that can do this too, obviously, look at their portfolios, otherwise, medical tattooists are trained specifically in scar cover, blending, camouflage as well as other things like creating a nipple, where one never was or was lost. A lot of people get their skin removal scars cover this way. Hope that helps. Some great examples from a training studio are under the Instagram name elevateyoustudio_medicaltattoo

While it is upsetting you avoid it. The caffeine can be far too harsh on your healing tummy (all those cut open internal wounds) which is why most are to,d to avoid it. Check with your team as to when you can resume drinking it & then only if you are able. I was told I could have herbal or green tea straight away (I drank green tea always anyway so I was very happy) if you’re looking for a warm drink but check with your team about this being an option too.

Here's my concern with what you just said. If it says 25 carbs, you will drink it. But what about carbs in other things? Are you staying below your allotted carb count for the entire day, or are you counting the carbs based on each individual item and not the entire day as a whole? Your allotted carbs for the entire day are much lower than they were pre-surgery, so make sure you're paying attention to that and staying at or below your carb amount for the whole day. For me, I can't go above 50 carbs for the whole day, but I tend to stay at around 30 for the day. You have to watch the protein, fat, carb, and calorie intake now. My nutritionist said my allowable numbers are: Calories - no more than 500 calories per day (based on being where you're at in the process)m carbs: 50 or less, fat: 50 or less, and protein: 60-90g. I just had my revision, so I'll have to start my process over once I'm done with all liquids, but given the guidelines, there's no way I would ever drink anything that was 15, 20, or 25 carbs per serving.

Good afternoon, everyone. I'm new here. I was looking for some kind of forum where I could interact with others like me. I think I may have found it. I live in South Texas, and I had a sleeve gastrectomy in Mexico in 2009 when I was 35. I initially weighed 340 lbs and lost 149 lbs. and went from a size 32 to a size 14. My goal was a 12, but I was really happy. I was exercising 5x a week on the elliptical for a whole hour nonstop! I kept the weight off for approximately 6 years. Unfortunately, all kinds of tragic events started changing my life. In 2014 my father passed away, and I took it really, really hard. I ended up on Xanax and Ambien. In 2015, I got divorced. In 2016, my mother passed away. In 2017, I was transferred from a job I really enjoyed to a brand new location with all different people to work with. Then the COVID Pandemic kept me teaching from home for a year and a half. It was literally one heartbreak after another. Rather than looking for actual help, I helped myself... to pills, alcohol, and crap food. Over the past 9 years, I regained all my weight. Even though I still felt restriction in eating (i.e. only half a burger or 1.5 slices of pizza, with no sides or drinks and I was done). I was 10 lbs away from my original weight before my sleeve. Last year, though, my school district sent out an email stating that WLS was now covered by our insurance. I was so excited! I looked into it, made many calls, and thought coverage was out of the question because I had already had a surgery. Our insurance covers "one surgery per life." However, since my first surgery was private pay, they went ahead and accepted covering my revision to a bypass. Today is my 18th day post op. I've lost 42 lbs altogether since May 11, but only 10 of those lbs since the surgery. I feel a little blue because I was hoping for more than a 10lb loss in 3 weeks. I lost more weight at the beginning when I started a semi-liquid diet to prepare for surgery. I was doing 3 shakes and one solid, no-carb meal. I know that revisions are slower than virgin surgeries. I am doing as much reading and research as I can. I just can't help it, I guess. After my sleeve, the weight loss was phenomenal. Right now I am consuming 450 cals, 60 g protein, and keeping my carbs under 40g. I am walking around my house (not outside because South Texas) 4x a day and was told I could start on the treadmill this coming Monday. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I'm also trying to find ways to consume fiber without a lot of carbs. I've eaten 1/2 cup of pinto beans twice but, man, that's a lot of carbs. I wanted to try raspberries, but I'm afraid of the little seeds getting stuck in my sutures. Any advice, thoughts, suggestions?