November 2013 Post Op

[jencvt123 32]

Ok thanks. .I'm gonna try the unflavored Protein in my Vitamin water!

[jencvt123 32]

Ok thanks. .I'm gonna try the unflavored Protein in my Vitamin water!

[velvett72 2]

Where can I find the Unjury Protein Powder?

[deaddemmama 474]

Search Amazon...they have a bunch of different protein...be sure to get whey isolate. Hope you find it somewhat palatable.

[sunshyn21 20]

I have the Isopure unflavored and it's horrible!! I tried mixing it in grits and it made them watery and gross. I mixed it in Water with crystal light and it gave it a salty, almost onion flavor and smelled horrendous. Am I missing something?? Lol

[deaddemmama 474]

Haven't tried isopure...I did try a bunch of brands before using Unjury. Least offensive for me. I haven't had luck mixing full strength powder with pudding or grits, but I have a scoop ready everyday, and I add a little to everything...if the scoop is gone by the end of the day, I painlessly added 20g Protein to my day. I add it to yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. It's a matter of taste; I wish I had an opportunity to sample more powders prior to surgery it would have saved me money.

[terry1118 1,274]

Haven't tried isopure...I did try a bunch of brands before using Unjury. Least offensive for me. I haven't had luck mixing full strength powder with pudding or grits, but I have a scoop ready everyday, and I add a little to everything...if the scoop is gone by the end of the day, I painlessly added 20g Protein to my day. I add it to yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. It's a matter of taste; I wish I had an opportunity to sample more powders prior to surgery it would have saved me money.

Not necessarily. Your tastes change drastically after surgery (mine did). What you liked before might not taste the same after. It sounds like you're doing good. Adding too much protein to things definitely changes the texture and sometimes to flavor of that thing. It works better the way you're doing it - adding a little - and it does boost your protein enough to make a difference. Great job! :-)

[Kremmell785 14]

So I'm just looking for a little insight. I haven't been allowed to return to work due to my Protein and Fluid intake. Well, because I've been out of work for more than 2 weeks, I have to complete a physical fitness test that consists of alot of running and heavy lifting. Any idea on when I might be cleared to run this? Just getting bored at home lol and almost looking forward to going back. I had surgery on November 25th.

[LindsJ83 56]

How much Protein and Fluid are you getting in? I know for me personally, I vary day to day. I log everything down but haven't ever heard of a "test" for endurance and strength. Did you have complications with your surgery?

[KatVonVSG 0]

Hi all I'm new to the forum I was sleeved on 11/22 HW335 SW 330.5 CW 306.5

[Kremmell785 14]

How much Protein and Fluid are you getting in? I know for me personally, I vary day to day. I log everything down but haven't ever heard of a "test" for endurance and strength. Did you have complications with your surgery?

The test has nothing to do with the surgery, it's a requirement through work. If you're out for more than 14 days, you have to prove you're "fit for duty". My fluids and protein vary day to day as well. I haven't gotten in more than 40g of protein yet, but I'm still on liquids for another week. Fluid I haven't gotten about 50 ounces...as hard as I've tried, I just can't seem to get enough in...

[LindsJ83 56]

Oh that explains why I didn't hear of it! At first I was really struggling but then I found this is what works for me: drink sun up to sun down. That is, from the time you wake up til you go to bed. Drink, Protein, drink, protein etc. Most days I can get within 10oz of my goals when I use this technique. I know it's hard - some days you don't even want to eat or drink. You got this!!

[Birthsjourney 146]

3 weeks tomorrow! Feeling good other than riding too close to the edge of the dehydration wagon! I find I am still not able to get enough fluids and protein! Getting better each day... Seems I think I can just go Christmas shopping for hours AND FORGET TO DRINK!! All this is a learning lesson... Anyone else having trouble with the goals set by surgeons? Sometimes I wake myself and try to drink a few ounces every few hours... May be helping but I am tired from that now! Hope all you are improving a bit each day! Holiday party with 50 family members today! Survived .... :-). Lol

[Janifer 42]

3 weeks tomorrow! Feeling good other than riding too close to the edge of the dehydration wagon! I find I am still not able to get enough fluids and protein! Getting better each day... Seems I think I can just go Christmas shopping for hours AND FORGET TO DRINK!! All this is a learning lesson... Anyone else having trouble with the goals set by surgeons? Sometimes I wake myself and try to drink a few ounces every few hours... May be helping but I am tired from that now! Hope all you are improving a bit each day! Holiday party with 50 family members today! Survived .... :-). Lol

I understand about shopping and trying to get fluids & Protein in. Anytime I have things to do I am thrown off my schedule because it is constant busy work trying to get fluids, Proteins, Vitamins etc in a day. I noticed when I went to soft foods I stopped losing. After looking over my daily journal I noticed I was not getting my 60 grams of protein in...for example I was getting 30 grams of liquid Protein Shakes and thought with my other proteins I was reaching my daily 60 grams but I was way off at times because I did not feel I could eat that much so I had to go back to Protein Drinks I am not fully ready for soft foods only. Plus to top it off my Husband had the RNY the same day 11-11-13 I was first then him and well he has lost 40 pounds and I have lost a total of 27 pounds. Our Surgeon said for me not to focus on his weight loss but my own and I will be successful. Please stay hydrated and meet those protein requirements. Merry Christmas!

[Truckerchic 171]

3 weeks tomorrow! Feeling good other than riding too close to the edge of the dehydration wagon! I find I am still not able to get enough fluids and protein! Getting better each day... Seems I think I can just go Christmas shopping for hours AND FORGET TO DRINK!! All this is a learning lesson... Anyone else having trouble with the goals set by surgeons? Sometimes I wake myself and try to drink a few ounces every few hours... May be helping but I am tired from that now! Hope all you are improving a bit each day! Holiday party with 50 family members today! Survived .... :-). Lol

Make a water bottle your new best friend, dont go anyplace without it...I bought 2 32oz plastic bottles from Walmart and fill them each morning so I see my goal and I always have one within reach and just sip sip sip ...glad to hear your doing well though!