Diet Post Op

[vieravertical 19]

Went to my family doctor today for checkup. She was the one to recommend the sleeve to me. I love her! She was pleased with my weight loss. Down from 1st visit to WLS (which was 250 and then day of surgery I was 222, today (5 weeks after sleeve), I weigh 207. Smiles all around. She said I am not getting enough calories. I have been averaging 400 calories a day. She said it should be 1000. She said not to pay that much attention to sugar right now. Of course she did not mean candy, , Cookies and cake, etc. She suggested I add more fruit and try to eat more small meals. I'm going to try ... but i get full so fast and it takes me about an hour to finish my Protein Shakes. Any other suggestions?

[Ready4success 380]

Were you diabetic pre-op?

[vieravertical 19]

Yes. But she said it is being controlled with diet and exercise right now.

[kimbernada 190]

What brand of shakes are you using? I had the Bariatric Advantage for my pre-op diet but I find they are too thick and full of air post-op. (Actually any shake made in a blender is too airy for me to finish in an hour.) I like the Syntrax Nectar chocolate Truffle shakes made in a Blender Bottle - has one of those little wire ball in the bottle that helps to blend everything when you shake it. My goal is to eat 900 calories a day. Some days might be a little less, but that is what I shoot for. I still drink at least one shake a day made with light soy milk. In addition to the 900 calories, I also try to get a minimum 80 grams of Protein - I want to keep my hair!!

[vieravertical 19]

I drink EAS Advantage. It's the only one I like ... and I've tried them all. Do you mix the chocolate Truffle with Milk? I am stressing on Protein, too. Also worried about my hair! I'm going to try the Blender Bottle. When I make them in my Magic Bullet they get all airy and foamy.

[kimbernada 190]

I mix the chocolate Truffle with light soy milk. (It's a powdered shake mix.) I had switched to soy milk before my surgery because I had heard that some people may become lactose intolerant afterwards. There have been a couple of times that I've ran out of "my" milk and I had to use skim milk - and I didn't care for the taste. It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't as good.

[Annie B 89]

I haven't had the surgery yet but am already worried about my hair. It's finally growing back after losing a bunch after a new medication. The chocolate truffle shake is the powder, correct? I've never had soy milk, but I am clearly lactose intolerant and have been for years. Is soy milk also a powder?

[kimbernada 190]

Hi Annie.... the light soy milk is found in cartons either with the regular milk or in the refrigerated health food section. I prefer the Silk brand but the Walmart brand isn't too bad. I have found the best price at Walmart for the Silk brand. I think it is around $2.79. The highest I have found is $4.79. My mother-in-law likes the 8th Continent brand. I have only tried it with shakes, I am not sure if I could drink it straight. Oh, and it is liquid.< /p>

[kimbernada 190]

The chocolate truffle is powder.

[Annie B 89]

Thank you so much. I guess I should try some of these things before the surgery so I'm not at a loss afterwards!