April 2013 Post-Op Group

[knorway 1]

Do you feel nausea all the time? You can get a prescription for nausea from your doctor. Have you tried the ready mixed Isopure from GNC? it is clear Protein Drink more like Koolaid than a milkshake. Maybe they would work better for you. I like the Blue Raspberry best.

I am not having nausea, though I have phenergan if I need it. Blue raspberry hmmm. Does it come in a can?

[Wendilou 180]

It comes in a glass bottle. Make sure you get the zero carb one, and I would try it before you buy a bunch. It does have a weird aftertaste that some people can't tolerate.

[hockeymumzie 181]

It comes in a glass bottle. Make sure you get the zero carb one' date=' and I would try it before you buy a bunch. It does have a weird aftertaste that some people can't tolerate.[/quote']

I bought a case off of Amazon of the 8 ounce grape frost. It is NASTY tasting to me.

Joined the losers side 4/11/2013

[juliz1972 51]

I actually wasn't the one that said you lack communication skills. I simply noted that your comment felt judgmental' date=' read your response, and moved on to more productive conversations. If you are uncomfortable in this thread I understand, but it seems like everyone else has moved on. I am above name calling, and have not done so anywhere on this forum. Feel free to take your advice, read comments more carefully, and think before you type. Im not going to apologize for speaking my mind, but let's get on with our new lives with a little more positivity.

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 255.5[/quote']

It was me...I said you were bad at communicating. But look "hard work pays off " is a phrase I tell my kids all the time. I like that phrase a d it is so totally true. Your comments just seem a little abrasive/insensitive to those that ARE working hard and are still having a difficult time meeting their goals. This site is also a tool. It keeps us ENCOURAGED. You get what I'm saying now? Best of luck to you.

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

[juliz1972 51]

That was not meant for you miss Megan. ????

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

[Nel 189]

I bought a case off of Amazon of the 8 ounce grape frost. It is NASTY tasting to me.

Joined the losers side 4/11/2013

Bottled sadness and burnt rubber, no lie. I almost threw up when I tried that stuff. I had such hope for it too. Ugh.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Bottled sadness and burnt rubber' date=' no lie. I almost threw up when I tried that stuff. I had such hope for it too. Ugh.[/quote']

Omg you nailed it, it's after taste is like burnt rubber! I might as well put it in the trash because I'm not going to drink it.

Joined the losers side 4/11/2013

[Vanna 85]

I had my surgery on April 11 and I am having a hard time. I feel overwhelmed and the thought of any flavor of Protein makes me sick. Any thoughts?

I nade my own and asded Protein Powder couldnt taste it ans there was added proteinfrom yogurt andpeanut butter

[missmegan 37]

Omg you nailed it' date=' it's after taste is like burnt rubber! I might as well put it in the trash because I'm not going to drink it.

Joined the losers side 4/11/2013[/quote']

The fruit punch one, it might be alpine punch or arctic punch.. Something like that...is better, but you still get that sort of filmy Protein thing in the back of your throat. I have to say it went down easier than the creamy shakes one day, though!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 255.5

[6GP2008 1]

It was me...I said you were bad at communicating. But look "hard work pays off " is a phrase I tell my kids all the time. I like that phrase a d it is so totally true. Your comments just seem a little abrasive/insensitive to those that ARE working hard and are still having a difficult time meeting their goals. This site is also a tool. It keeps us ENCOURAGED. You get what I'm saying now? Best of luck to you.

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

I guess I will need to temper my justice with mercy. I will leave my abrasive comments for the man section of this forum . At any rate, good luck on your journey ladies.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Just took my blood pressure. Was off one of them since last Monday. They kept me off of it at the hospital, all week it was the lowest ever! With all the edema i have right now got the cuff out just to see. It's up high again so back on the other pill again. Grrrrr

Joined the losers side 4/11/2013

[Nel 189]

I guess I will need to temper my justice with mercy. I will leave my abrasive comments for the man section of this forum . At any rate' date=' good luck on your journey ladies.[/quote']

You're a man? Well no wonder! And I don't mean that in a bad way, it just kind of helps explain. I hope you contribute to this thread, it's for all April surgery dates. Btw, I took your comments as Judgemental as the others, but it's the internets. We're all willing to move forward.

[califmomto4 84]

One week post op...down 13 lbs since surgery.

[nnaddour 73]

Okay' date=' is anyone else sore? I'm super sore right at my belly button. I'm worried I've got a hernia or something there. Also, how many had their surgeon send home a binder or have bought a binder? Did it help at all? I think one would. If you do have a binder, what brand? If you bought one, where?[/quote']

I have a question I'm a couple pages behind so someone may have asked this already but what's a binder?

[nnaddour 73]

I had my surgery on April 11 and I am having a hard time. I feel overwhelmed and the thought of any flavor of Protein makes me sick. Any thoughts?

I got the unflavored protein. Chick broth and cheese sauce from Unjury and so far they are great. Not sure if I will like them after surgery but hopefully I will. You can get there welcome kit for $21 I think which has a decent selection to try.