The dreaded dumping syndrome!

[MissTrish2014 1]

Mrsglomartin, I am sorry you are having such a rough time. My doctor gave me a prescription for Karafate liquid and omeprazole capsules to help with eating.

[Tgarden 76]

I am almost 4 weeks out, and knock on wood have not had anything related to dumping!! As far as Protein, I know I need to get some more in, but like someone else on here said, there is only so much sweet, artificially made Protein a person can consume!!! I have found that the Pure Protein drinks sit best with me. 23 g protein, and they come in an aluminum bottle in a 4 pack. I get them at my grocery store. As far as yogurt, I started off with the Yoplait light, and they have some good flavors that sat really well with me. Then I noticed that the Chobani Greek yogurts have almost the same sugars and carbs with NO artificial anything, so I switched to them. So nice to not taste that sickly aftertaste that everything sugar free seems to have! The activia greek is also good and goes down well with me. I am on mushies right now (refried Beans, yogurt, grits, mashed potatoes, pureed casseroles, ets.) but can progress to soft foods tomorrow. I'm a little worried that I won't be able to get down anything new. I think I'll start with unflavored oatmeal and see how that sits! Blessings to you all on this journey!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Mrsglomartin, I am sorry you are having such a rough time. My doctor gave me a prescription for Karafate liquid and omeprazole capsules to help with eating.

Thanks for the info I'm just sick of medications and I'm meditating when I begin to feel nauseous. I notice that the smell of Protein Powder, pork cooking, and beef really sends my poor stomach into convulsions. I stopped eating red meats years ago but my hubby still eats it occasionally and the smell if it cooking never bothered me before. I'm really changing in my likes and dislikes as far as food goes. I'm so over the sugary sweet taste of everything even though it's artificial sweeteners. I pray that I will one day be completely sugar free, artificial and real sugar.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Mrs. Glo Martin

I am sorry to hear that you are having a problem with your Protein supplements. Eventually, you will have more options open up for you, but the beginning can be pretty rough. On the Protein supplement side over the past 11 months, I made the following transitions

3 Protein shakes per day

2 Protein Shakes per day

2 large cups of hot cocoa (no sugar added) + 1 large berry smoothie

1 large cup of hot cocoa (no sugar added) + 1 large berry smoothie

As I gained more protein on the meal side of the equation, I was able to subtract off some of my protein supplements. When I achieved my bottom weight, I was able to add more calories to the equation (protein + meal plan). As I was able to transition from puree to solids, I was able to use Protein Bars as part of my protein supplements. The first year after surgery is all about transitions and finding options that will work for you.

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Mrs. Glo Martin I am sorry to hear that you are having a problem with your Protein supplements. Eventually, you will have more options open up for you, but the beginning can be pretty rough. On the protein supplement side over the past 11 months, I made the following transitions 3 Protein Shakes per day 2 protein shakes per day 2 large cups of hot cocoa (no sugar added) + 1 large berry smoothie 1 large cup of hot cocoa (no sugar added) + 1 large berry smoothie As I gained more protein on the meal side of the equation, I was able to subtract off some of my protein supplements. When I achieved my bottom weight, I was able to add more calories to the equation (protein + meal plan). As I was able to transition from puree to solids, I was able to use Protein Bars as part of my protein supplements. The first year after surgery is all about transitions and finding options that will work for you.

Hi James, it's always a pleasure to get feedback from someone who's experienced the ups and downs of WLS. It's good to learn that this is a major part of my healthy transition from a uneducated junk food eater to a happy, healthy person who chooses to make a change for a lifetime. I'm always inspired by the info you provide and I really appreciate you. I'm heading into week three post op as of Monday and I will continue to share my struggles and successes with you in this forum. Again I'm inspired and hopeful thanks to your willingness to share your story, support, and encourage us in our journeys.

[jsc2 12]

MrsGloMartin, thank you for that wonderful compliment! I just looked at my greek yogurt label, I buy only Dannon Lite &Fit. It has 8 gr sugar. My husband has some other kinds and I looked at them, Activia has 19-22 gr sugar!!! I could not WAIT for my two weeks to be over so I could have some Greek Yogurt again.....but I only buy that brand... Best of luck...

Dannon has a lite and fit Greek yogurt with no sugar and like 18 grams Protein.