I hate vitamins

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I don't get some of the logic you're using here:

For one thing, drinking Protein shakes don't make your hair fall out. (Did I understand correctly that you think that?)

For another thing, almost everyone loses hair post-op. And then it grows back in. Yeah, it's a pain, but you're not unusual because you're now starting to lose some hair.

Next thing -- you HAVE to eat at least 60 grams of Protein -- whether in food or in Protein drinks. Really. I mean it. This will help you from losing more hair than you "normally" would lose. And it will help your hair start re-growing back in faster.

Finally -- taking your Omeprazole (acid-reducer) will (as you might expect) greatly reduce stomach acid and will (probably) reduce your stomach discomfort, nausea, etc. Makes sense, eh?

Finally, finding the right protein shake can be quite the scavenger hunt. The one that works best for me are GNC Lean 25 shakes. I like the swiss chocolate flavor. If you haven't tried that, check 'em out.

I could give you lots more advice, but this is enough for now.

P.S. Buck up!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It sounds like you need to make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your program. Did you have any nutrition classes before or right after surgery?

[anams820 25]

You should also try the chewable . Most of them are pretty tasty.

[scarlep 68]

I don't get some of the logic you're using here:

For one thing, drinking Protein shakes don't make your hair fall out. (Did I understand correctly that you think that?)

For another thing, almost everyone loses hair post-op. And then it grows back in. Yeah, it's a pain, but you're not unusual because you're now starting to lose some hair.

Next thing -- you HAVE to eat at least 60 grams of Protein -- whether in food or in protein drinks. Really. I mean it. This will help you from losing more hair than you "normally" would lose. And it will help your hair start re-growing back in faster.

Finally -- taking your Omeprazole (acid-reducer) will (as you might expect) greatly reduce stomach acid and will (probably) reduce your stomach discomfort, nausea, etc. Makes sense, eh?

Finally, finding the right protein shake can be quite the scavenger hunt. The one that works best for me are GNC Lean 25 shakes. I like the swiss chocolate flavor. If you haven't tried that, check 'em out.

I could give you lots more advice, but this is enough for now.

P.S. Buck up!

I didn't explain myself correctly , I didn't say protein makes hair fall out, I meant that I will have to start drinking my protein even if I don't want to, because I heard your hair starts falling out because of the lack of protein & I don't want my hair to keep falling out!! , thank you for all of your advise , I will have to try that Protein Shake maybe I end up liking it

Edited February 16, 2016 by scarlep

[scarlep 68]

It sounds like you need to make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your program. Did you have any nutrition classes before or right after surgery?

of course I took the classes before surgery, I understand everything ! But I will have a talk with my surgeon tomorrow about my Vitamins, and Protein intake!

You should also try the chewable . Most of them are pretty tasty.

yea those are the ones I have :/

[Yaberhoo 358]

I despise Protein shakes so my go to is GENEPRO Protein powder. I add it to foods like hot chocolate or milk based Soups. It's whey Protein so it works best with milk based products. One tablespoon is 30g of protein. For the first three months that was my main source of protein since I could eat so little.

[BarrySue 602]

You might want to look into the vitamin patches. I know a lot of people who use them with great results, and no stomach upset at all, of course.

Vitamin Patches? I had no idea they existed. Thanks! I'm gonna look into them too because Vitamins tend to make me nauseous.

[VDLT 244]

I take these and I actually like them. the Advanced Multi EA.

https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/us-en/1/Multivitamins

And I have a Protein shake every single morning. I take my thyroid medication with 3 glasses of Water because I have to wait an hour to have anything else then drink a Protein Shake. I then take my Vitamins before or after lunch depending if I am working from home or office. Check the values on these versus what you are taking to see if they are comparable. I also take a Vitamin D gummie and a sublingual B12.< /p>

[scarlep 68]

I despise Protein Shakes so my go to is GENEPRO Protein Powder. I add it to foods like hot chocolate or milk based Soups. It's whey Protein so it works best with milk based products. One tablespoon is 30g of protein. For the first three months that was my main source of protein since I could eat so little.

OMG thank you , maybe I can also add some to my Decaf coffee , and hot chocolate , how does it taste in soups?

[scarlep 68]

You might want to look into the Vitamin Patches. I know a lot of people who use them with great results, and no stomach upset at all, of course.

vitamin patches? I had no idea they existed. Thanks! I'm gonna look into them too because Vitamins tend to make me nauseous.

yes let's give it a try ,hope they work for you

[scarlep 68]

I take these and I actually like them. the Advanced Multi EA.

https://www1.bariatricadvantage.com/catalog/us-en/1/Multivitamins

And I have a Protein shake every single morning. I take my thyroid medication with 3 glasses of Water because I have to wait an hour to have anything else then drink a Protein Shake. I then take my Vitamins before or after lunch depending if I am working from home or office. Check the values on these versus what you are taking to see if they are comparable. I also take a Vitamin D gummie and a sublingual B12.< /p>

thank you babes, I will try those, and I will space my Vitamins out so I don't get sick

[Yaberhoo 358]

OMG thank you , maybe I can also add some to my Decaf coffee , and hot chocolate , how does it taste in Soups?

It works well in cream or milk based soups like clam chowder or cream of chicken.< /p>

[scarlep 68]

OMG thank you , maybe I can also add some to my Decaf coffee , and hot chocolate , how does it taste in Soups?

It works well in cream or milk based soups like clam chowder or cream of chicken.

ohh I see , I must try !!! Thanks

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@scarlep - What did your Dr say yesterday?

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[mamamichelle716 5]

Have you tried Gummy Vitamins? I haven't had any stomach upset with them.

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