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[Tammy483 162]

Hi everyone, I just joined this place. I got my GB surgery done 21/5 so its been a week yesterday. I live in Oman and there weren't many options to do this surgery elsewhere.

After reading about GBS recovery and food stages and Proteins, I am stunned. My doc asked me to drink no Protein supplements, no Calcium citrate! I am on a liquid diet till now that consists of Water, tea, normal juices, broths and Soup. I can drink anything I want without large quantities of sugar.

I asked him and the NUT about Protein intake, supps etc.. They said no extra supplements. And as for the puréed stage, eat what others are eating at home and just purée it. Nothing about protein first, nothing about no sugar. I am clueless on how to proceed.

[dede25 7]

I also had my surgery the same day as you, through kaiser hospital in northern California. We have been provided a very strict set of guidelines as far a supplements and food (an entire binder). But through this app I have learned that EVERY surgeon, hospital, insurance is different... And so far there doesn't appear to be a right or a wrong way. Listen to your Dr., your body, and let your future lab results to tell you if you need more Vitamins etc!

[Tammy483 162]

It's just a bit unnerving, the whole world is moving on one path and I'm headed elsewhere.

[innerelease 32]

You're only on the first week so I wouldn't worry to much. However, I would ask your NUT when you can begin Protein Drinks and if they say "you don't need it" ask why not and if there isn't a medical reason or if they've prescribed you something ... I would just ask "when" if you aren't happy with their answers... I haven't been getting in enough Protein and I feel like death..... I don't want you feeling like this because you weren't properly informed. Protein is VERY important on stage 2 liquid diet. Good luck!

[Tammy483 162]

Hi, thanks for your reply, I did ask her! She said I don't advise Protein drinks, you need to get it out of your daily diet. She also told me at month 2 I could eat some fries if I wanted.

Her list of foods for me now include fruit flavoured yogurt, WHITE bread etc

They haven't told me to not drink with meals' no waiting rules nothing!

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[lynn 49]

I would do some research on the internet before u go and eat bread and drink with meals and eat fried food, i am still two days pre op but besides what my dr says i have done a lot of reading to make sure i loose as much weight as possible and stay healthy.

[innerelease 32]

Hi' date=' thanks for your reply, I did ask her! She said I don't advise Protein drinks, you need to get it out of your daily diet. She also told me at month 2 I could eat some fries if I wanted.

Her list of foods for me now include fruit flavoured yogurt, WHITE bread etc

They haven't told me to not drink with meals' no waiting rules nothing!

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That sounds like my do "NOT" eat list. I'm 3 weeks post op and I couldn't imagine getting down fries and white bread.....but.... Every doc is different. If you aren't comfortable with the answers your getting google "stage 1 liquids gastric Bypass diet" "stage 2" and "stage 3" .... There is a LOT of helpful tips and guidelines ... But be wary ... They can also differ a lot. Take from it what you think is best for you. But I wouldn't omit PROTEIN.... One thing every doctor, Nut and post op patient drilled into me was Protein PROTEIN PROTEIN (now I just need to follow my own advise! Lol)

[Tammy483 162]

This is what I decided to do.. I'm going to follow what my surgeon said not this moron. I'll eat what I cook at home after blending it and avoid too much carbs and sugar for 3 weeks. If things don't look good.i.e I feel weak or don't shed weight, I have all the info I need from reading various things off of the Internet.

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[lynn 49]

Hope everything works out for u

[Tammy483 162]

Thanks Lynn. Appreciate the good thoughts!

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[innerelease 32]

Sounds like a good plan. You know your body best. good luck! <3

[john 181]

Tammy drink one Protein Shake a day at least to help you heal

[Tammy483 162]

Tammy drink one Protein shake a day at least to help you heal

I'm on it!! got some special K Protein Water mix and muscle milk

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[alisa345 36]

Muscle milk

[alisa345 36]

Hey Tammy I just wanted to let you know that the Bariatric Advantage Protein Shakes have less calories than muscle milk. My Dr. told me to stay away from Protein shakes with so much calories bariatric advantage has 160 cal. Vs the 310 cal. Per 2 scoops so beware of certain protein shakes Goodluck!!