Hi Everyone! (Newbie)

[JerzyTomato74 91]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I decided back in April that I wanted to have VS after two friends of mine had it done last year. I actually heard about this site at my last support group meeting. I don't have a surgery date yet, I'm in the middle of getting the insurance requirements done. I have one more support group meeting and two more nutrition consults to go. I bought my post-op Vitamins (Centrum chewables) and I'm in the process of looking for my Protein powder. Any suggestions for a tasty one?

I'm scared to death but I know I can't continue the way I am now. My two friends are just over a year out and are both having problems. One had to have hernia surgery and the other just found out she has stage 4 stomach cancer. The latter has really been messing with my head. I know this isn't common and everything I've read says there is no known connection between WLS and cancer. Any thoughts on this?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Welcome!

I'm sorry to hear about your friend with stomach cancer. My Mom was diagnosed at stage 4 also. The cancer would have happened sleeve or no sleeve. Again, my condolences.

As far as the Protein powders go, I've read that a lot of people like Syntrax nectar flavors and unjury chicken Soup and chocolate Splendor. Look at the ingredients list for 100% Protein isolate; that is the type of protein most easily absorbed by the body. You'll see other things like protein concentrate, casein, or a combination. Protein isolate is the best.

Also, people's tastes change after the sleeve, many preferring not such a sweet taste as they enjoyed pre-sleeve.

You will get all the particulars about what your doctor wants you to do diet-wise and when from your nutritionist.

Good luck!

[JerzyTomato74 91]

Thank you! My nutritionist actually gave me a couple samples of unjury, one of them being the chicken Soup. I will definitely try them to see how they are.

[NICU-RN 31]

I agree with BeagleLover. I also use unjury and nectar. Both are good and both websites allow you to order individual serving sizes so you can try the various flavors without buying a huge container. Welcome to WLS.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Many samples are available from Nashua Nutrition:

http://www.nashuanutrition.com