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protein drinks and sugar alcohols
swimmom replied to 1sunnuri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I really like the cappuccinos and the fruit drinks from American Bariatrics - and no sugar alcohols. I just had my first experience with sugar alcohols in the Big Train Fit Frappe drink mixes - brutal - my system did not do well with it. -
protein drinks and sugar alcohols
1sunnuri replied to 1sunnuri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well I have every intention of trying anything without the sugar alcohols .....I will go by my local gnc next week on my off day. Im going to start my postop diet soon. Im excited nervous scared but ready. At 49. I figure I have more yrs behind than in front of me and I just want yo b healthy. -
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that! I don't use Facebook (for many reasons, LOL) but I would imagine that making a general post like that would likely trigger some less-than-supportive responses, particularly if you have lots of acquaintances through FB who aren't sensitive to your feelings or just don't know your story. And, as we all know, EVERYONE is an expert on YOUR weight loss. I have told certain friends that I'm close to (usually the ones that I eat with quite a bit, because things will definitely change there!) as well as some coworkers and my boss. All but a few people have been incredibly supportive and are very excited for me. I had a similar experience as AudOne, where someone I thought would be really supportive surprised me by not being very supportive. She said that she had an aunt and a cousin who had the surgery and they developed other issues (which I later learned were replacing food with alcohol abuse, etc) so she said she was just "concerned," but it still hurt that she wasn't as supportive as I had expected. Hang in there and just think about how fierce you'll feel when you're healthy! They may just be jealous that you're taking charge and changing your life...I find that to be a fairly common issue of naysayers re: weight loss surgery. Good luck! We're always here to support you.
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protein drinks and sugar alcohols
KittyLouSou replied to 1sunnuri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have similar problems with sugar alcohols - but find I can tolerate Unjury (delicious, in my opinion), and Jay Robb's protein is sweetened with Stevia (if you don't mind the pompous picture of him on his products, hehe). http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3678894 -
Hi everyone, I've been staying away from carbonated drinks like soda since surgery 4 months ago. My question is, has anyone had something like a mikes hard lemonade or something similar? My doctor cleared me to drink alcohol but I don't really like anything other this. I know it has a little carbonation (less than soda). Just wondering if I can drink something like that this weekend at a 4th of July party. Thanks!
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protein drinks and sugar alcohols
JerseyGirl68 replied to 1sunnuri's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there! unjury products don't have sugar alcohols and are very low carb/high, good quality Protein. Look at unjury.com their chicken Soup is a great source of protein also and a staple for me the first weeks out. Good luck!! -
Hi everyone im new and needing information. Im type II diabetic so I have tried all forms of artficial and natural sweetners. I caint tolerate sugar alcohols at all. My questions are this? Once I have surgery I will need to get lots of protein. Are all the protein drinks sweetened with sugar alchols? Thanks u guys seem to be very knowledgeablevand friendly
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Liquid phase diarrhea...
Firëfly replied to SEATTLEsportsFAN's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isopure and many SF puddings contain sucralose (otherwise known as Splenda) or other sugar alcohols that can make you have diarrhea or other gastro problems because your body has a hard time breaking those additives down. I thought I was lactose intolerant too and it was "liquids in, liquids out" until I realized it wasn't the milk or the protein -- it was the artificial sweeteners that was causing the problem. -
The Big Train Chai Frappe mix is delicious, but it also has sugar alcohol in it - a real bummer on the digestive system....
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I have a friend who had surgery about ten years ago. She drinks alcohol (she never was a big beer drinker) but still to this day gets drunk very quickly only takes one drink to get her tipsy.
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Evening all! Another wave of storms tonight all my east coast friends button the hatches. Teri I could not believe Chapel Hill was flooded. Stay on high ground friend. Yeah, Carole found the scales. Now stay off them! Once a week only while your losing. The granite counter tips sound awesome. I cannot wait to see pictures of this kitchen. How is the reflux ? Dee you amaze me, you will get that GED. You are so inspirational to all if us. You are an Angel on earth and I fell honored to call you my friend. Mini I all too well remember this high temps from my7 years I. kansas, we on the east coast have no idea what hot really is. Those 100+ temps in the mid west and west are hot as hell. Stay protected and drink plenty of liquids. Dawn, when is ur move? Janet are u back did you have fun? Cawannna we hope ur ok! We miss you! Has anyone talked other? Short week for me, good weekend but busy. Mom loses more and more of her cognitive abilities daily. So sad ;-(. I have to drop the nighttime sitter, we can't afford it and I need the money for her bills and day care. I will just make the best of it for now. She is cooperative, liking day care and with me controlling the alcohol and change in meds the delirium and hallucinations have subsided . I think the antidepressant is starting to work, she is more manageable the past week except for Friday. Part of me thinks she has given up fighting with me because I am relentless and don't give up easily. That's me bossy and in control , god I think they gives meds for that also . Lol I am in organization mode, work is getting very stressful. Lost a director so my life just got thrown back into the clinical management arena for a while along with my administrator duties. I will try to keep up , just know I am here if you need me even if slow to respond.
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Wine? Anyone tried glass after an amount of time
Andi replied to sunshiinej1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a few sips about a week ago. It was a charity event that was being hosted at a Wine Tasting School. Fortunately it wasn't impolite to take a sip or 2 and then dump what was left (and they were pouring very small amounts anyway). Even at my highest weight.. I was a bit of a light weight when it came to alcohol. Fortunately this was small enough & stretched out enough time wise that it didn't really hit me. I will say that when I got home I was famished.. even after having a protein bar on the way home. -
Wine? Anyone tried glass after an amount of time
thinnerdaysahead replied to sunshiinej1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor said no alcohol ever - he said with the sleeve sx, alcohol is very corrosive to the new surgical line and could lead to ulcers if not leaks. -
I finished the 6 month supervised diet so now I'm going to the seminar on July 13th I have a list of requirements from the insurance company and it looks like I meet all the requirements. I'm already on a c-pap so do you think they'll make me do the sleep study again? It's been years since I've done one... After the seminar I complete the packet and mail it back then will get an appointment for the first consult. The only other question I can think if us how long dies it take to get the pshchological eval??? Do they (the team) have one on staff usually? I checked here locally and it could take a few months to get into a psych. Also what is the pulmonary test they require??? This is the list my ins requires does it look pretty much like everyone else's??? List of questions I know, just hope I make sence... ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ₪ ● BMI >40 ● BMI 35-40 with at least one major comorbidity (i.e. Diabetes; Hypertension; Coronary Artery Disease; Dyslipidemia; Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Osteoarthritis; Pseudotumor Cerebrii. ● Letter of medical clearance from Primary Care Physician to proceed with an evaluation for appropriateness for bariatric surgery. ● Medically supervised diet consisting of six (6) consecutive months within the last two (2) years. ● Dietary evaluation ● Cardiac evaluation/clearance ● Pulmonary evaluation/clearance (to include evaluation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea) ● Psychological evaluation (to R/O behavioral health disorder(s); severe psychosis/ personality disorder(s); mood/anxiety disorders excluded or treated; and drug/alcohol screening. ● Current TSH level to R/O out Endocrinopathy ● EGD, Upper GI or H. Pylori test to R/O active Peptic Ulcer Disease ● The patient has a clear understanding of the procedure, the surgical risks, and the ability to participate and comply with life-long follow-up and lifestyle changes (i.e. changes in dietary habits and beginning an exercise program.)
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Complications
DiminishingDawn replied to keefkeef1986's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Recently scientists have discovered that what we thought made ulcers (spicy foods, caffeine stress etc) are not so. Unfortunately many doctors are not up to date in the new facts. Such things may irritate existing ulcers but not cause them. (correlation, not causation). They have now learned that 70-90% of ulcers are caused by the bacteria, h pylori. That's why so many programs are now insisting on h pylori screening in the last few years. (when I had my surgery 7 years ago I didn't have such testing). NSAIDs, alcohol and some medications are also factors. -
Diarrhea cant hold down protien, what to eat 11 days post op HELP!
skrubabilen replied to rockdutchess82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try different protein shakes. I started with a soy based protein and it made me miserable. I switched to Premier Protein and my system became quite happy. You just have to keep trying different ones til you find one that works. The sugar alcohol and sucralose thing was also an issue for me. Good luck! -
Yea I know... I thought the hard candy would help when I'm craving sweets and before surgery I always had peppermints or butterscotch in my mouth. I figure the sugar alcohol was better then sugar but I guess I need to break the habit if always having hard candy in my mouth. This is not the easy way out.. My mom had this divert in 2005 and she was bedrest for 6 months and never had food temptations... Sometimes. Wish that was me because I'm tempted all day everyday and chicken soup and potato broth an getting so old.
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They still have sugar alcohol in them
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Diarrhea cant hold down protien, what to eat 11 days post op HELP!
Firëfly replied to rockdutchess82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Definitely check in with your doctor's office and let them know you are having problems. I had problems with that too and didn't get much help other than permission to take Immodium if I needed to. I'm not sure if you are allowed to drink skim or 1% milk on your plan and if you are, that you might be lactose intolerant after surgery. My doctor told me that many people have a problem with this and I thought I was one of them until I did some more checking on my own. I am able to drink milk without too many problems but if I mix Protein powder for a shake with it, I was having problems. I talked with my SIL who is a nutritionist/pharmacist and she told me to go check the amount of sugar alcohol or other artificial sweeteners in the Protein Powder I was using. Sure enough, all of them contained sucralose (Splenda) or other sugar alcohols that were causing the shakes to basically run through my system shortly after I ingested them. Once I found some unflavored protein powder without any sugar alcohols or sucralose in it, everything was much better and I wasn't having as many issues with that problem anymore. -
If we could change our lifestyle we wouldn't be fat!
deaddemmama replied to Kcarr1120's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I would compare food addiction to alcohol or drug addiction. I think being honest about using food to mask feelings is key. That being said, the two addictions are different in that one can abstain from drugs and alcohol but obviously not from food. ...one can only abstain from injurious eating behavior. I think wls can be a great tool to learn to do that. But it only works if you work it. -
Some questions for a nervous nelly...
JoiaRox replied to nervousnelly's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
1. Depends on the type of work you do - I went back 10 days post-op with no problems, and my days consisted of a 3+ hour commute (total) and meetings, meetings meetings. Since you're a teacher, just know that two weeks out you'll still be exhausted easily...but keep up your Protein, liquid & Vitamins and you'll soon get back into the habit! (As a side note, I went back to teaching after 10 days of "recovery" after my LapBand surgery - piece of cake...I'm just not a teacher anymore!) 2. Losing happens in the kitchen - fitness happens in exercise. Get some kind of activity in and you'll be just fine! 3. I wouldn't have needed help - my surgery was relatively easy and my recovery was quick...only sleepiness and low energy were my enemies! You DO need someone to drive you home from the hospital, so make sure you have that! If you clean your house ahead of time and stock up on liquids, you'll be fine! My boyfriend lives with me and wanted to take care of me and, honestly, he was bummed I didn't "need" him more! I let him make me smoothies/protein shakes 4. Follow your doctor's rules and listen to your body - my rules were no carbonation until 30 days post-op and no alcohol until 6 months post-op. Even after those timelines, I'll go slow and see how my body reacts! -
If we could change our lifestyle we wouldn't be fat!
oldoneyoungagain replied to Kcarr1120's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Would any of you compare food addiction to alcohol or drug addiction? If you know you are addicted to food and want to change, then you have various groups to help you control your addiction to make your tool work, just as an alcoholic or a druggie has their group. It is only when you have hit rock bottom, whatever your bottom might be that any any type of weight loss procedure will work, because that will be your main goal. It has been proven these tools do work, as long as you work them. Maybe the simiplist suggestion is once an addict always an addict no matter what the addiction is. You have to be honest with yourself and fight the battle until the day you die or nothing that they have now or in the future fo help with WL is going to work. Just my opinion and thoughts. -
I'm planning on drinking coffee after I have my sleeve (on Tuesday...eeep!). My surgeon said decaf is ok right away, and try to wait 3 months on the caffeinated stuff, along with alcohol and carbonated beverages. I can't wait to have my beloved nonfat cappuccino with breakfast again...got hooked on them in Rome two years back. Being in the Seattle area, I think there would be an uproar if a surgeon suggested we ban coffee from our diet entirely...he'd/she'd probably go out of business! That being said, if it were essential to maintain your sleeve health, I don't think they would hesitate to make coffee restriction mandatory. I think the key is everything moderation, take it easy and listen to your sleeve!
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curious where other ppl are at around 3.5 mths out
butterfly_gal replied to NicoleLpn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
March 19th here. Surgery weight was 324 and size 30/32 clothes. I am down to 258 as of this morning, so 66 pounds down and now a size 22 clothes. My bra size went from a 46F to 42 DDD. I have had no food issues, I haven't had any issues with any food I have tried. I still haven't tried bread or rice or alot of sugar though. Haven't had alcohol yet either. My first goal is 200, which I hope to be at before Christmas. My final goal is 170, but I am sure that when I get there, I will set another one. So far for exercising it is walking. I want to do more when I start getting some energy. Pre-surgery for many years, I have had an anemia problem. For several years my HGB was 9 with Ferritin of 5 and saturation of 4. I was alway dizzy. I was sent to see a hemotologist for iron infusions. I am on #8 of 10 infusions. My dizziness is gone and I am getting some energy so I am going to add some more stuff to my exercise. -
Obesity is the end result of many factors - most of which are the result of bad decisions and correctable with lifestyle change. That's also why a calorie is a calorie is a calorie is not an honest statement. The chemical response to a Protein is not the same as a carb and a simple carb not the same as a complex one. Carbs and calories are not the enemy - we are. And we can be our worst enemy in many cases. I like the heroin analogy pertaining to sugar. That is so accurate for many people. But ultimately it comes down to personal decisions... Some people can drink alcohol and have no issues - other should avoid it because they don't know when to say when - same applies to simple carbs. If you can't keep control then avoid it in the first place. While I think it's dismissive to blame a school lunch program for anyone's weight problem, it's also an area that the educational system is missing the boat. There is no good reason why learning about the human body and its use and application of nutrients is not mandated as part of the science curriculum. Eating and lifestyle habits are learned early in life and bad habits in that area are very hard to correct. Almost every 5th grader has had to dissect a frog yet how many of them know that carbs and Proteins have 4 calories per gram, alcohol 7, and fat 9??? Why not??? They should focus on educating kids on their bodies and fuel sources as a starting point - it affects every aspect of a students life and performance. And also stop pushing processed crap for the sake of a buck... Brad
