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Hey Greg I bought some whey Protein powder from GNC. Its pretty good..I used it for my liquid diet and I know we are gonna need it afterwards as well..Where are you gettin your surgery done?
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Tonite..I had some rice..I figure I went this long with the diet I thoought I could have some rice..But since I ate that now my tummy hurts(shame on me) But I got my protein drinks(powder) at GNC..Its really good I can mix it with either skim milk or water, The water seems to help better with my hunger. I have lost 11pounds being on that diet..And, I can only imagine after tomorrow since its only liquids for another 2 weeks I may lose 10 more wooohoooo me..I never said but my weight was 204...I am down to 198 now...I am glad about that...But we are gonna be looking good..YEAHHHH I cant wait...Hoope everything goes well tomorrow for you..I am gonna be on lapband awhile tonite It helps me calm down talkin to other banders...
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Getting Back On Track And Restriction
CowgirlJane replied to Seangarrette's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I too am 9 months out and notice some habits slipping... summertime too relaxed and fun I guess! I think the boot camp is a great idea. I notice that by doing 3 simple things I get back on track: 1. count Protein grams and make sure you always hit your daily target 2. Count Fluid intake and 3. Monitor portion size (ie measure). I am not counting calories or carbs, but just doing protein first and getting enough fluid seems have helped me get on track and be less "desiring of food". I think those dang carbs just start enticing you over time.... -
It reinforced what I thought about fast food. I'd go so far as to say that letting your kids eat McDonalds several times a week ought to be a crime punishable by law. The absolutely MOST horrifying thing about that movie though was the school lunch thing. Please tell me that wasnt typical of what kids in American schools get fed for lunch? Did you see that muck - all that neon yellow and orange food and barely a vegetable in sight and that stupid stupid moronic woman trying to argue that it wasnt their responsibility that if they served poison that kids chose to eat it. Somewhere there was a bowl of sad, tired fruit hidden away and she had the gall to suggest that the kids could choose that if they wanted to! We dont have school lunches provided here, they either bring from home or have a lunch order from the school canteen. The government has just banned soft drinks from ALL school canteens which I think is a good thing but I"m disgusted by the options offered by our school canteen locally, its run by a business separate to the school and they have no care in the world for children's health, just in selling what kids will buy. I still let my kids eat Maccas of course, but we've actually never really touched KFC or Subway or any of that, it looks too disgusting for words, I havent eaten KFC since I was a kid myself. But I swear there's something addictive in that stuff that makes kids want it more and more. Its a constant battle. Now, I'm all excited this mornign because we have our first local farmer's market down at the football oval near the shopping centre this morning, loads of lovely organic produce from surrounding Gippsland. My kids actually do get excited about organic fruit because it tastes so good.
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Questions for those who went to Mexico.
Justajenn posted a topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hello all! I leave on Wednesday and my surgery is on Friday. I am flying into San Diego and then will go to Tijuana. I'm working on packing and then got stumped on rules for the airport and border patrol. Do I need to take all the vitamins I'm taking with me or can I just take them in a weekly pill box? Not sure if you have to have the labeled containers they come in or not. Also the same thing for my protein powder. Can I just put some in a Baggie or do I have to bring the whole container? Any insight would be awesome! -
My surgical group did not recommend the protein shakes at first. They said our bodies have enough nutrients stored to get us by during the fluids only time. If you are able to drink your other fluids, soups, popcicles, etc. without problems you should maybe give it a few days then try again. When I started protein drinks I used Muscle Milk light and didn't keep them in the frig. they are not as thick if they are room temp. Hope things go well. Remember our motto always be sipping!!
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Am I full or not full that's the question!?
Mandala27 replied to klove89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 9/15/2015. I eat 4 ounces of Protein 3 times per day. I have just started to add a couple of green Beans to the mix. Anything more than that and it has come right back up. -
this might not sound delicious, but since i'm still on liquids and must really need the iron and protein...liver Patte' there is a really good recipe using chicken liver.
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Am I full or not full that's the question!?
BLERDgirl replied to klove89's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Full is no longer the goal. Being sated is. Typically if you are feeling that old belly tightness feeling you've eaten too much. Stick your meal plan/calorie & protein goals and stop. -
I m 3 months out & I eat the all day
_Kate_ replied to punchcake's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Can you give a little background please? Where did you have the surgery? Did they have a NUT to support you? Are you eating Protein first? Are you having slider foods? How much Water are you drinking in a day? If you are under the care of a team you should get in touch with them and tell them so they can help. Good luck! -
Potential bander thinking of going with the sleeve
ldydrgnkpr replied to Jensharley's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was too going to get the band in the begining, but soon after I read post after post on the health hazzards I decided to go with the sleeve. So glad I did. I have no issues with my sleeve. I actually saw a picture in my surgeon's office of what band erosion looks like. Oh I'm so so glad I did the sleeve. That looked so awful and painful. He isn't doing as many bands now, but he is doing a lot of revisions. I researched the sleeve for several months ,I realized that it was the better choice of the options available. Research and discuss with your doctor the options available to you. Only you can make this discision for you. Good luck. Deb -
You can buy them online, I think bariatric pantry has them. You can purchase the sample pack so you can test out the flavors. I added PB2 powder to chocolate chike powder protein with high protein milk-I used a blender bottle to keep it watery. I also used a straw to drink it because the smell nauseated me.
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Edited to add: I'm a sleeve, not RNY, but for my doc the following would apply to any of his patients - RNY or sleeve. Agree with fluffy that it may be the sliders. But you also mention drinking water with your egg and crackers. My doc doesn't want us to drink water until at least 30 minutes after we eat because it can push food out of the stomach faster than it should. So, if you're drinking water with your food, maybe try that? Also, sometimes carbs (the crackers) can make you hungrier - at least they do for me. Maybe try egg with a bit of some sort of other protein (breakfast meat/faux meat or something like that)?
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Ok so week 1 is over and I have been feeling pretty darn good since I came home. I haven't had any crazy problems, knock on wood, or anything so that makes me happy.I have been walking and getting out on little adventures (a.k.a. stores) but I do find that after about an hour I get super tired and lose my energy and have to go relax and sit down. I know it's cause of the lack of calories and protein and stuff but I do not enjoy it. I have been having trouble getting my proteins in which is common. I can't really stomach the shakes anymore, which I still try to get down, and I can't really eat enough to get any good amount of protein so basically I have to relay on the shakes and do my best to drink them as much as I can. Sooo the exciting part, I lost 20 pounds since I got home from the hospital which was 1 week. I wasn't going to weigh myself until I went to the doctors for my 2 week checkup but I couldn't wait any longer so I weighed myself. Amazing and soooo excited. Well that's abot it. Until next week, taw taw!
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Doing a liquid diet 9 mths post op? Is it helpful or useless?
marfar7 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Saw another post about this (actuallt it was about the 5 day pouch test) and it brought up more questions for me: Is our new stomachs stretchable and if so, will doing like 7 to 10 days of liquids bring us back to the restriction I once had? I've read both that u can and can't stretch ur stomach. I've read that since we don't have an actual pouch, the test won't work on us. I've also read that u CAN stretch it and a time of liquids can bring u back (even tho scientifically it sounds impossible that u can shrink the stomach by doing just liquids). If we could shrink our stomachs so easily, why would we have 85% of our stomachs removed in the first place. After a 4 mth stall (I eat the wrong foods in small portions but notice myself becoming hungrier and eating more) I decided to try 7 to 10 days of liquids only to give it a shot (altho I haave doubts that it'll work). Started yesterday. Drank Protein shakes and tomato Soup and literally starved. Coulda eaten my arm yesterday. When I read a couple posts about the liquid diet being unneccessary, I rethought my diet. Then I got on the scale. Lost 3 lbs. Haven't seen the 140's since getting married 2 yrs ago (after which my lapband slipped and I gained 34 lbs). So now I'm a little undecided on what to do. I'm pretty stoked about the loss. My plan is to get to my goal weight (most likely 135-140) and then Ill be able to easily maintain it with my portion control. I've been able to maintain my current weight for 4 mths fairly easily. Not sure what to do now. Advise? And yes, I know I'm sposed to track my food, protein first, lots of Water. So plz don't just give that advise.... -
Are meals 'intentional'...or an afterthought?
ElfiePoo posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just curious how most people viewed their meals. Pre-band I had a tendency to eat on the go. Many nights, now that my kids are grown, I'd fix dinner and we'd eat it in front of the tv. Now, I put out a decorative placemat, set a place setting and light the candles on the table. I bring all my food to the table and sit and 'dine'...whether it's Breakfast, lunch or dinner and even if it's just a Protein shake...and even if it's just me all by my lonesome. Eating has become an 'experience'. I love my Wood Wick candles because they have a flat wood wick that sounds like a crackling fire place when it burns. Very nice ambience. -
Need Pre Op advise from Gastric Sleeve veterans (Surgery Match 11, 2015)
☁️9⃣B???? replied to Soma's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I m schedule for the same on 12th March so yayyy You should have started with your pre-op diet your diet will be less than a week and yes isopure ready to drink flavors are quite nice and chocolate and coffee and banana flavors are good when it comes to the Protein shakes. H. Pylori is bad enough considering you are already on medication and antibiotics, and your surgeon is ok with it... I personally think you should stress yourself on it. And just go with what your doctor says. I m sure you will do well... Goodluck! -
Wow, I have no desire for sweets at all. As a matter of fact not even food. If I could take a pill for my protein that would be great.
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Can't Give Myself A Break
ppatterson replied to ppatterson's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you both for the encouragement. I am sticking to program and haven't had a problem with getting the liquids in or the protein. I was worried about what protein shakes I would be able to handle so I got some of the Bariwise and Protidiet from Bariatric Choice. They are like Crystal light but with protein. I also have been using the Nectar. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I forget what the inside of my body must look like and the toll the surgery has taken on it. Onward I go. Thanks again!! -
Post OP Bowel issues
James Marusek replied to someone in nyc's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
After surgery, I found that I became lactose intolerant. Anytime I drank milk, it resulted in diarrhea. This condition lasted for around 2 months and then disappeared. Some Protein shakes contain lactose. -
Do you count your protein drinks toward your fluid intake?
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No just trying to eat 5 small meals and get my protein and just watch the fats and sugars. That is cool that we are in the same place. when do you get your first fill, and how many calories do you eat a day.
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Okay I'm getting worried that I might not loss anymore weight. I'm currently 6 weeks out and I intake about 800 calories per day and I get all of my Protein in (like 70-90) and I get all of my Water in (80-120 ozs) and I work out every other day burning 700-800 calories on the treadmill. My question is will this 10 day plataue ever end. I'm scared I've might have messed up by getting this surgery and it don't work for me. I've only lost 20 pds since 2/15 and 15 pds on a 14 day pre-op diet. Here is my eating schedule: B: Protein shake S: Low Fat Cottage cheese L: 2-3 oz Tuna with 1 oz lowfat string cheese S: Protein Shake D: 2 oz Salmon, with 1 oz broccoli S: (2) SF popsicles before bed. Help any one! Sheka
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Okay so today I weight myself and I'm at 184.8. Does that mean I'm 184 or 185? I hate the scale sometimes. :smile: Alright here are my confessions from yesterday's "plan"... I SAAAAID I was going to eat this: B Protein Shake S Greek Yogurt L Cream of Chicken soup with corn S Small apple and peanut butter D 1/2 Chicken Breast and 1/2 sweet papa S Protein Shake But this is what I ended up having: B Protein Shake S 1/2 cup refried beans and cheese L 1 cup cream of chicken soup with corn and bacon bits, 1/2 slice whole wheat english muffin and 1 greek blueberry yogurt S 3 slices thin turkey deli and 1 slice swiss cheese D 1/2 chicken breast S 1 cup cottage cheese with pineapple chunks Clearly I was off my "plan" but not far off track. I'm allowing myself 1,100 - 1,300 calories per day. The total consumed was 1,500. Not great but not bad because I was feeling particularly hungry today. And when I am I don't deprive myself I just make better choices. It's probably because I've been working out more. I can tell my body needs food for fuel. LOVE IT! I just knew that a protein shake in the evening was not going to cut it. Instead of having it I opted to have cottage cheese and pineapple chunks. I know a lot of people are staying at or around 800 - 1,000 calories per day. If that works for you GREAT! I have those days too. Usually cause I get busy I forget to eat. But I'm not in competition with anyone. I'm not trying to be the thinnest or lose it the fastest. I enjoy food in a totally different way than I used to before. I eat until I'm satisfied. I drink water first to make sure that it's not just me being thirsty rather than hungry. I also pay attention to when I'm feeling stressed and look for other alternatives. This is what I mean about getting in tune with YOU! It's important to listen to your body and use the band to help you. Remember people the band is not the cure!
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Hello, this is my first time posting but I have been lurking fir quite some time. I am 29 days post op and I am EXTREMELY dissapointed. I have followed my Drs orders to the tee. I have gotten in my 64 oz of Water and my 70 grams of Protein daily (1 Premier Protein and the rest from food). I am very particular about what I eat and I always choose lean Proteins and no bad carbs or sugar. I am allowed to eat about 550 calories a day and I have use MYFITNESSPAL to make sure I meet that. The only thing I have been unable to do is walk much. I have NO energy. When I grocery shop, I am usually about to pass out with dizziness at the checkout counter. Here's my dilemma. I have only lost 13 lbs . I know we are all different and lose at different rates, but I have lost more weight than this on every program I have ever been on. I don't regret having the surgery, but I am certainly feeling like I may be the one anomaly that will fail at this process. I have read many stall posts and i find my case to be different than most in that I lost all my weight within 10 days of surgery. That means I have been on a 19 day stall that started basically one week after surgery. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Did things ever turn around you? Does 550 calories sound low to you? I've spoken to both my Dr and my Nutritionist and they both agree my weight loss has been low. I am almost in tears here, any input would be greatly appreciated.
