harder than i thought....

[Tiffykins 673]

My doctor uses a whey Protein powder that is amazingly good tasting. It may be expensive compared to stuff you can get at the grocery store or GNC, but for me, it's well worth it. Besides, I'll be saving tons of money on the usual food I won't be eating.

It's called "Peak Nutrition" and it is a bioengineered ion-exchange whey Protein. Lactose free whey. They claim it is 68% better than egg white and 97% better than soy. You can order it online I think although I get mine from the doc. Their address is: Peak Nutrition, Inc., 1877 Midland St., P.O. Box 87, Syracuse, NE 68446.

To get a good jolt of protein I mix chocolate with skim milk and it is better than the usual chocolate milk drink mix. But they have different flavors and vanilla can be mixed with lots of flavors to make something you like.

Please let me know if you try it. I'd love to get someone else's take on it.

My only problem was that I didn't mind the muscle milk light pre-op, and even a couple of others. But, once the sleeve revision was done, I hurled or gagged with the taste on so many protein drinks/mixes.

What is it sweetened with? I think the Aspartame is what really turned my stomach, well that, and the texture of most just were not good for me.

[BJean 16]

I'm not sure what Peak Nutrition is sweetened with. On the ingredients list it only says, natural sweeteners.

I spoke with the dietician today and she told me that I can't use skim milk, at least for a while because it has sugar in it. I don't know how the natural sugar in milk is different from the natural sweetener that is in the Peak Nutrition, but that's what she said.

I don't know if at this point you want to even mess with ordering it, but honestly it is the very best tasting nutritional supplement I've ever tasted. I've used it for Breakfast lots of times long after I got the band because it is so good. I only use the chocolate now although when I first got the band I bought vanilla and mixed it with various other things for a different taste. I always come back to choclolate.

[HEARTONMYSLEEVE 1]

STCYT,

I am doing ok. Thanks so much for asking. I am feeling a bit better just getting back into the routine of things but not much has changed with my tummy. I still am having pains with eating and drinking but I think it is starting to let up. I am having a horrible time getting enough Fluid and Protein. I have pretty much given up on Protein drinks for now and just try and eat greek yogurt that has 15 grams Protein per cup because it goes down easier. Other than that sugar free pudding and hot tea has been my savoir.

I also know that this is way too much information but since I have seen on many other post that no one else seems to have a problem talking about these things so I am going to go for it. So I have read how so many people are constipated in the first few months and I have had the exact opposite of this problem if you get my drift. It has been awful and I just wanted to know if anyone else felt this way or if I am just different?

Other than all of that I am ok I guess. I wish things were easier but I am getting by. I am definitely at least in better spirits than when I first posted and that is probably half the battle really. I know it will get easier I just wish it would be soon!

[BJean 16]

I read somewhere that the reason for that is because you're not eating solids and you're drinking so much Water, but I don't know if that's true.

How long are you having to be on liquids or mushies? I found out today that I'm only on Clear Liquids for a few days and then just regular liquids for a few days and then mushies. By day 14 I'm supposed to be on regular food.

[Tiffykins 673]

STCYT,

I am doing ok. Thanks so much for asking. I am feeling a bit better just getting back into the routine of things but not much has changed with my tummy. I still am having pains with eating and drinking but I think it is starting to let up. I am having a horrible time getting enough Fluid and Protein. I have pretty much given up on Protein drinks for now and just try and eat greek yogurt that has 15 grams protein per cup because it goes down easier. Other than that sugar free pudding and hot tea has been my savoir.

I also know that this is way too much information but since I have seen on many other post that no one else seems to have a problem talking about these things so I am going to go for it. So I have read how so many people are constipated in the first few months and I have had the exact opposite of this problem if you get my drift. It has been awful and I just wanted to know if anyone else felt this way or if I am just different?

Other than all of that I am ok I guess. I wish things were easier but I am getting by. I am definitely at least in better spirits than when I first posted and that is probably half the battle really. I know it will get easier I just wish it would be soon!

I'm so glad to hear you are feeling somewhat better. Right now, it'll be liquids in, liquids out. Once you get to mushies, it will get a little better.

I bought baby wipes to help with the sensitive hiney post-op. I hated it, and couldn't use regular tissue.

Some people find taking an additional probiotic helps to some degree.

[Tiffykins 673]

I'm not sure what Peak Nutrition is sweetened with. On the ingredients list it only says, natural sweeteners.

I spoke with the dietician today and she told me that I can't use skim milk, at least for a while because it has sugar in it. I don't know how the natural sugar in milk is different from the natural sweetener that is in the Peak Nutrition, but that's what she said.

I don't know if at this point you want to even mess with ordering it, but honestly it is the very best tasting nutritional supplement I've ever tasted. I've used it for Breakfast lots of times long after I got the band because it is so good. I only use the chocolate now although when I first got the band I bought vanilla and mixed it with various other things for a different taste. I always come back to choclolate.

I'm not in a position to order any just because I get all the Protein I need from food sources. But, a lot of people can't tolerate aspartame/sucralose sweetened Protein stuff. I just wanted to find out so if someone wanted info I could direct them to your post. You may want to post the Peak information in the Food/Diet/Nutrition forum under the thread on where to order protein supplements.

I was just asking for informational purposes.

Thanks for the tips.

[citygal 0]

Just wanted to send along some virtual encouragement. I am sorry it's hard right now and there are folks with tons more exerperience than I on this site...all I can do is say I am sending you all my good intentions and will keep you in my prayers...

[stcyt 15]

I'm with citygal. I'm a newbie and still learning so I dont have a lot of advice... just a lot of good thoughts sent your way

[thinoneday 445]

Sorry it has been a whole week since my surgery and I haven't really checked in. It really stinks for me to say but this was harder than I thought it would be. I guess I didn't expect to react so badly to the surgery. I still get stomach spasms every time something enters my mouth. I am not getting down any Protein and definitely not enough fluids. I am trying but it is easier to just not eat or drink anything. The past few days I have been pretty depressed. It seems to be a combination of not being able to do the right things post-op and not really feeling like myself. I don't want to say I regret it yet because I don't think I am there yet but I am starting to feel like I want my stomach back so I can eat something again. I am going back to work tomorrow so I hope being busy will keep my mind off things. Anyway, thanks for listening. I am sure I will get out of this funk eventually.

Hi, I can totally relate with your feelings. . in the beginning I really hated my sleeve and really wished i hadn't done it. . . but you know after my check up after 1 1/2 weeks and i noticed i lost 32 lbs i thought "ok not too bad" and kept doing what the doctor wanted. . . . eating according to the menu given me. . . then after 7 weeks i went to the doctor again for a weigh in and saw a 53 lb loss. . . was i ever happy. . . i'm now 14 - 15 weeks out and there are days i still don't like this sleeve, but the way clothes fit now and how i look and get compliments beat being obese and unhappy. . .I don't know if i'd do it again, maybe, but i don't know. . . but i'll tell you the results are great. . . it'll get better that i can say confidently but it's how you are going to accept it that is hard to say. . . keep your chin up and just think how great you'll look in the end. . . I wish you all the luck and know that we are all here for you during this time of transition. . . We've been there and will help you ok? :tongue_smilie:

[Roja 0]

Hi..finally got sleeved on 12th..still feeling low & depressed..was extremely nauseated 1 or 2 days after the surgery..Better now,but still have stomach spasms..just having warm drinks like Soup, black tea,protein shakes, sf popsicles..have my 1st appt with the surgeon on tuesday..so liquids till then..Hope i feel better as the day passes..on a brighter note,lost 4 kgs ie, 8.8 pounds in 5 days and i'm not hungry at all...So,keeping my fingers crossed 4 the rest of my journey.. Thankyou all for the encouragement... Roja

[BJean 16]

Well I'm really dreading the nausea and stomach spasms but I'm mostly worried about the depression and feelings of having made a mistake.

I can tell you this, I am grateful for your posts and honest feelings. It will help a lot when I go through it. I won't feel like the lone ranger and I'll know I can come here and do some venting.

Keep on doing well and if others are the norm, in 6 months you will be very glad you had the surgery and you'll be totally involved in the new you!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Sassie 0]

I haven't had the surgery yet but, thank you for your honesty. I love that I can see the positive and the negative or struggles here. So I know what to watch for and try to head off at the pass. That or at least worn my husband what is coming.

Keep sharing here it is great for newbie and to be able veterans share the wealth of thier knowledge.:biggrin0: