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EAS myoplex shakes bad + Miracle 2000
Disney replied to USMCwifeandTEACHER's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think those shakes are fine this early out. Any way to get the Protein in is what you need. As far as the Vitamins, it won't hurt to wait till your dr clears you. And as for the vitamins helping with the hair loss, that's an old wives tale. The hair loss thing is going to happen no matter what you eat or take. Even Biotin won't stop the loss. It will help the hair grow back in, but won't stop it from falling out. Some very few people are lucky and don't get the hair loss, but very few. My mother had the lap band and lost really slowly. Like 70 pounds in 3 years, and she didn't loser her hair, but I hope and pray I don't lose that slowly! Good thing, though, it is only temporary. -
EAS myoplex shakes bad + Miracle 2000
twoboysandagirl replied to USMCwifeandTEACHER's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon was also Dr. Gallus. I think he did an amazing job! For the last 5 months I have not consumed more than 30 grams of Carbs a day. I consume 70 grams a Protein almost everyday. Calories month 2-4 300-600; month 5 800; and now I guess I need to up them again because I have hit my goal. For me (I have PCOS) I knew I had to be very careful with cards and now I don't really miss them at all. I have been very successful with that combo...but I think everyone is different. Have you emailed the Nut...Eva? She is great about emailing me right away when I have questions. I am excited to have found someone here who had the same surgeon. Good Luck to you and keep me posted on your progress. -
Blah! Nasty, nasty, nasty!
HELLO ITS ME CAMI replied to mezanne1401's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your description is funny, haven't had my sleeve yet. Surgery is on the 12th. Hope you find a way to get in your protein. -
Kind of bummed with this months weight loss
kyleebean posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Don't get me wrong, I realize I have lost weight but this month has kind of sucked in terms of weight loss. The first two months(November to December) I lost a total of 45 pounds, then the third( December to January) month I lost 12 pounds, then 7(January to February) pounds and this month(February to March) has only been 6 pounds. I'm scared that my weight loss is going to stop..... I still have a long way to go and this is starting to feel like not going to happen at all. Most days (probably 98%) I am on plan, get my Protein, Water, etc. There have been a few times where I have had a bite of birthday cake or an onion ring. But these are very few and far between. -
Having doubts before I'm even started
JupiterinVirgo replied to julie74601's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think the preop liquid diet was the worst part. Those two weeks I was so weak I thought I was going to pass out on a daily basis. There were times when I didn't have the physical strength to walk across the room. At over 300 pounds, simply drinking three Protein shakes a day and cutting my caloric intake down the 600 cal was absolutely irresponsible in my opinion but required by my surgeons office. Every three or four days I had to eat a salad with chicken on it even though it was against the rules. It was not about head hunger, it was about physically staying upright. And yeah, you feel like **** during that time. The first four days were headaches for me. Then after that I just kept getting weaker. Then I would eat a salad with chicken on it and I would feel much better for a couple of days. And I just went on like that until surgery. I made a point to stick to liquids those last couple of days before surgery no matter what. This is supposedly to shrink the liver so that it is not in the way of the surgeon. However I have read that the truth is that the shrinkage is extremely small-almost irrelevantly small- but you know Western medicine: once they decide on a policy they do not update it despite evidence that disproves it for at least 30 years. One more thing: postop it's much easier. And no matter how miserable you are during the preop phase remember that it's only two weeks of your life. And then exchange, you get the opportunity for a completely new life experience with a healthier slimmer body that allows you to live the way that you want to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Is The Liquid Diet Is A High Protien Low Carb Diet?!
Quinnmc79 replied to Mariaband's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think it depends on what type of shakes your Dr/intuitionist recommends. I go to true results, and they don't sell shakes, but my nutritionist recommends EAS Advantedge shakes, which are lower cal, low carb, no sugar, and high protein... she also like pretty much all of the EAS line (Myoplex, etc) Some shakes can have alot of sugar in them == lots of carbs, but also lots of protein. Then there are some that are "zone" balanced... higher protein, but also some carbs and fat.... -
I work at a barber shop and when we're busy we don't have time to sit and take a lunch so I try just sipping on my protein all day we'll I'm getting tired of that what some good snack ideas everyone eats?
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7 weeks out and can barely eat anything!
Katie713 replied to JennyBeth's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You might have to be crafty to find the Protein sources that will work for you. I noticed amazon does feature lactose-free products, and I'm sure your local Vitamin Shoppe or GNC or Bariatric pantry have products that will do the job. http://www.amazon.com/Plant-Fusion-Supplement-Chocolate-Pound/dp/B0021FAITU/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1367872766&sr=1-3&keywords=lactose+free+protein+powder I was looking at plant fusion and it has good reviews. I used to make Protein shakes with lactaid to eliminate some of the lactose, but I am not really intolerant, but our nutritionist said that many people for some reason become lactose intolerant after surgery. Other than that, if you can tolerate soft food, perhaps look into Quinoa as a protein source. Do some research, it looks pretty good, and of course there is soy. Sorry to hear you are having trouble eating. Keep working at it, little by little you will hopefully make progress. As tough as it is, this period is where you will lose most of your weight and as it gets easier to eat, the loss will slow down, so it actually works in your favor. Look at this as a positive if you can. Good luck on your journey!! -
I am about 7 months further into my journey than you. I would say not to worry too much at this stage about not eating enough focus on protein, fluids and vitamins. I too had this feeling like I couldn't be bothered with food, wasn't interested in it and it seemed effort to eat. I would say I've passed through this stage and do now look forward to eating again. I am able to tolerate most foods now and have to consciously continue to make healthy decisions, focus on protein in order to use my restriction best and consciously count my calories to remain in my daily goal of 1000. Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app
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Clear liquids and calories
chasingpolaris321 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all! I am one week post op today and am entering my second week of Clear liquids including Protein shakes made with Water. I'm finding like many I have seen on here that it can be tough to get down all of your protein and liquids when your sleeve doesn't love anything in it, but what I am struggling with is feeling like I'm just not getting enough calories in to do much activity. I've been managing around 2-3 protein supplements a day in addition to lots of sugar free liquids and broth, but that really amounts to under 300 calories a day. I felt better each day after surgery, but starting yesterday I've been feeling really weak and woozy to the point that walking downstairs exhausts me. I'm just getting worried that after two weeks of such a low calorie diet my body might not be in such great shape. Does anyone else have this concern? I don't feel hungry, but I definitely feel very sickly and like I might faint from time to time. I am following my doctors plan, but I just wanted to hear from people with other experiences to gauge if this is all part of the process. -
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know if chia seed pudding is allowed in pureed Stage? You can add chia seeds to any Protein shake and it will set into a pudding. I have to stay away from artificial flavors and colors (they trigger my asthma) so pudding mixes are pretty much out for me.
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Cleared to workout?
Myaiku_Kuraitani replied to RnYMike's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just got cleared to do sports today. I was probably allowed to do it back in June but I wanted to wait til I felt like I was completely healed and capable of drinking enough water and eating enough protein. Hw-273 Sw-226 CW-168 GW-130 Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017 RNY "Only those who try will become" FFX -
How long do I need to monitor my protein intake?
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Hello Everyone, I am new to the site and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I was banded on January 24th. at Kaiser in Harbor City and my doctor is Dr. Zane. Prior to starting the classes with Kaiser I was 316lbs. and currently as of today the 11th of June I am at 251.5lbs. :cool2: I originally was going to get the Gastric Bypass but upon researching online the various options, I found the LapBand was better for me. I hired me a personal trainer at the gym and meet with her twice a week and twice a week I workout by myself. I attend the support group Kaiser offers but almost everyone except for 2 of us had the Gastric Bypass. I would like to see if anyone knows of a support group in the closest to Los Angeles. I did have a question for those who are more familiar with the band. I already had my first fill of 1cc in my 4cc band in March. I am going for my second fill on the 16th of this month. I am planning on flying to Las Vegas on July 3rd and fly back on July 7th and heard someone say that when the altitude changes that your ban gets really tight and stays that way for a few days. Is this true? :confused2: I look forward to talking with people who have the band and learning from their experiences.
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I really used the first 3 months to lose weight and to forget my cravings. Coffee was a biggie for me--but I waited for 90 days to drink coffee. Now I drink 1-cup [usually only part of 1-cup/day]. I know a doctor who has the sleeve who is a coffee lover. DITTO on the 90 days minimum for him since you need to give your stomach some time to heal. He deals with some acid reflux and said he would NOT have that at all if he did not drink coffee, but that is a trade off he is willing to make because he loves coffee. Now if the Acid Reflux got bad enough he would go off coffee. PS for me more that 1-small cup of coffee makes my insulin go nutzo and I want FOOD--like a donut. THAT is NOT a trade off that I am willing to make, so I have tested how much satisfies my craving without pushing me into a "problem". ALL foods should be tested 1 at a time. For example I ate some raw coconut straight out of the coconut [high in protein], but it was too soon, I ate too much, too fast and wow did that HURT. I am 57, I lost 45 lbs + 45 inches in 45 days. The first 90 days for me was about WEIGHT LOSS using my Isopure shakes [50 grms of protein] and zero carb drink [40 grams of protein]. Add it up--90 grams of Protein / day and WOW o WOW you will lose weight FAST. I have slowed down now at 4 months, but I am down 55 lbs total. Think more about your goal and less about cravings at this point in the game.
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Am struggling to get my protein at breakfast. I saw a post where someone put beneprotein in their coffee. How many scoops do you use? It looks like 1 scoop is 6 . How many grams do you usually get in for breakfast?
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confused about my transition to puree
emmas mom replied to emmas mom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you! I was fine up until today. I started to get more hungry! I think I will add a Protein shake in tomorrow! Thanks so much!!! -
Confused about artificial sweeteners
arthritis_me replied to Susie1226's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sugar does turn to fat and so does carb, if you try using stevia or the natural sweeteners you can avoid some of the bad rap associated with asperitame (headaches, depression & possible infertility-I haven't seen the studies on the infertility but someone mentioned it). I don't believe that sweeteners just make your body crave more, I use some sweetener in certain teas and in protein cookie/brownie baking. I'd rather be eating less calories and forcing my body to burn it's own fat than creating carb and sugar calories for it to burn first, faster weight loss = a happier me. -
Congrats, it's an ulcer!
epiphani replied to fairgge's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
An ulcer can be a really serious post-op complication! I am sorry you are part of the small percent to experience that! Hopefully you are on something to prevent stomach acid? I would encourage you to stay hydrated. You need medical direction not advice from us, but if you don't feel it warrants returning to the ER... consider giving your gut a rest with just liquids (clear or full) over the weekend. If you can tolerate Protein drinks.... all the better. Don't be afraid to return to the ER if you can't keep things down or you have too much pain. It's a hassle, but you need sound medical care. Gallbladder issues are not uncommon with people losing large amounts of weight, but it just sucks. It will eventually be worth it, but what a rough start! I'm sorry. Please let us know how it goes this weekend. -
How long do protein drinks you mixed stay good?
magoosmom posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I made a Protein drink earlier but only had time to drink a little before I had to leave. I put it in the fridge, but a friend told me that the protein starts to degrade. I really hate to throw this out as this powder is not cheap. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Juice cleance/jump start weightloss/clear complexion
muckstack replied to muckstack's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
IT IS ONLY FOR 21 DAYS,WHATS THE DIFFERANCE IF I DRINK OR CHEW MY FOOD SO LONG AS I AM GETTING THE NUTRITION I NEED. iT'S NOT A LIFE STYLE CHANGE IT'S A CLEANCE. AND ONE OR MORE OF MY DRINKS A DAY IS A PROTEIN DRINK. i WANTED TO DO THIS CLEANCE BEFORE THE BAND IT REALLY IS ABOUT GETTING THE TOXINS OUT, THE WEIGHT LOSS MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN. <!-- / message --> -
6 weeks post op- what can i eat?
metallica-mommylove replied to New Me 31317's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I eat most of whatever soft foods - I had bib lettuce with ham and cheese rolls - two tiny ones with mustard - it was yummy I had clam chowder and Manhattan style too- 1/2 cup but like 1/4 cup at the time I ate 1/2 fish patty Avocado with tuna - I found this tiny tuna cans and one can suffice for two meals - egg white and a bite of sausage from a McDonald's sandwich - order no butter no cheese and - I didn't ate the bread - egg for breakfast and sausage for lunch - I keep ready to drink protein powders in my bad as well as light and fit yogurt which I add protein powder or peanut butter powder - those are my go to kind of foods - oh and sugar free popsicles I'm in my fifth week now - -
OK tomorrow I will be 4 weeks out. Yes that's a good thing. But now on to my questions: 1. What did you do when your Protein shakes made you nauseous? I seriously dread them. 2. Did you feel nauseous every morning when you woke up? When did that stop? 3. Crystal Light tastes so gross to me....what the heck??? So far Water and Gatorade watered down are the only things that taste good. 4. What can we take for headaches? 5. I don't feel like I've lost anything...I have in fact lost about 25 pounds. But I don't feel any different in my clothes. Anyone else feel this way? Sorry I sound so crabby...just some questions that have been on my mind...Thanks VST peeps!!!
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A couple questions...
janinemaire replied to kpbrighton's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I'm 8 months out of surgery. Honestly, I still struggle to get in 60 grams of Protein. I never did protein shakes because they made me sick. I never felt sick in the morning, are you on a ppi? Maybe try a cup of tea. I drank a lot of black tea with a little sugar to help relax my stomach. I also only drink Water, coffee and tea, I hate fake sugar drinks. Ask you doctor what he says you can take for headaches. Your tummy can still be swollen, I'm sure in the next couple of weeks you will notice a difference. Cottage cheese is great early on, it has 15 grams of protein per 1/2 cup. I still eat it a lot. gottagetthere- I've tried I think every protein bar, the softs ones can be too chewy. Also I have not seen a protein bar under 18 grams of carbs, so be careful. I always keep a few in the house if I want something sweet and my carbs are very low. Good luck , soon your going to be feeling great, Janine -
A couple questions...
gonnagetthere replied to kpbrighton's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 4 weeks out on Tuesday. I've had headaches twice this week so I focused on drinking more Water. We were told we can take adult tylonol liquid. I hate the Protein shakes too. If I drink even 4 oz it comes back up. I know I'm not getting my protein in. I have one opened now in the fridge and sometimes when I walk into the kitchen I'll take a little sip. I use it like medicine. I still can't get even 1/4 cup of mushies down so I don't know how to get the protein in. I may try to find a Protein Bar that is softer. When can you move to solid foods?
