Food

[sean72977 43]

You're welcome. Seriously the sugar free Popsicles were the only thing I looked forward to. Soon you will be able to incorporate scrambled eggs and soft cheeses. By the way. Online purchases really helped me. 8 months out I'm still restricted at what I want to eat. Not much interests me so I still have to push the Protein consumption daily. It's our new normal. But cut yourself some slack.

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Oh god. Of I could have some eggs or cheese right now I'd be in heaven. Can't wait

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[sean72977 43]

What about adding a lil fruit or some Peanut Butter to the shakes? To harsh to soon?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

What about adding a lil fruit or some Peanut Butter to the shakes? To harsh to soon?

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I wasn't allowed fruit and Peanut Butter until later phases. You MAY be able to add some PB2 to your shakes though. What do your guidelines say? If in doubt, call your NUT for clarification.

[sean72977 43]

What about adding a lil fruit or some Peanut Butter to the shakes? To harsh to soon?

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I wasn't allowed fruit and Peanut Butter until later phases. You MAY be able to add some PB2 to your shakes though. What do your guidelines say? If in doubt, call your NUT for clarification.

Thanks. NUT?

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[con con 142]

Too soon. Call your nutritionist and refer to any documentation they gave you. I wasn't able to eat Peanut Butter until week 5

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[Read2016 658]

@@sean72977 instead of buying pre made shakes, making your own will allow your to alter the taste a bit, trying adding ground flax seed or cinnamon... This too shall pass and before you know it you will be posting pics of the new you!

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[Gripp 34]

I'm curious. I'm not trying to be mean. If you weren't mentally prepared for the discipline that comes this why put yourself thru this?

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[KristinJ78 28]

Your only 2 days out and drinking Protein shakes? I had to do one week of Clear liquids. I didn't do Protein Shakes post--surgery until week two when I was to start on full liquids.< /p>

Yes I started on 1 Oz Protein Shakes in hospital. Now on 4 oz...want food. This sucks!

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Whatever you do, don't try food. I made that mistake thinking I was ready for it about a week out and it ended in disaster. Not only did the one or two bites come back up, but I couldn't even handle a Protein shake for a couple days after.

This too shall pass, sleeved on 3/1 and at three months I'm alternating between soft and regular diet. I still use Protein shakes daily, lots of Greek yogurt, and oatmeal has been a life saver. Being three months out, I'm also down 60lbs and have 50 more to go until mine and my surgeons initial goal.

Have faith in their plan, and don't rush yourself.

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[Daisee68 2,493]

NUT = nutritionist

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[sean72977 43]

Your only 2 days out and drinking Protein shakes? I had to do one week of Clear Liquids. I didn't do Protein Shakes post--surgery until week two when I was to start on full liquids.

Yes I started on 1 Oz Protein shakes in hospital. Now on 4 oz...want food. This sucks!

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Whatever you do, don't try food. I made that mistake thinking I was ready for it about a week out and it ended in disaster. Not only did the one or two bites come back up, but I couldn't even handle a protein shake for a couple days after.

This too shall pass, sleeved on 3/1 and at three months I'm alternating between soft and regular diet. I still use protein shakes daily, lots of Greek yogurt, and oatmeal has been a life saver. Being three months out, I'm also down 60lbs and have 50 more to go until mine and my surgeons initial goal.

Have faith in their plan, and don't rush yourself.

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I'm curious. I'm not trying to be mean. If you weren't mentally prepared for the discipline that comes this why put yourself thru this?

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Thought I was

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[Gripp 34]

I'm just starting my journey. My first Dr visit will be in two weeks. I'm nervous and anxious just like everyone else. I'm sure everyone like yourself prepares for this, but until you experience personally, it's just information. Keep your head up and like my 3 yr old grandson tells me on occasion stay "focus". Try muscle milk Protein shake they come in about three flavors-chocolate, banana creme and vanilla

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Best of luck

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[jess9395 5,449]

@@sean72977 instead of buying pre made shakes, making your own will allow your to alter the taste a bit, trying adding ground flax seed or cinnamon... This too shall pass and before you know it you will be posting pics of the new you!

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Most docs and nutritionists would say it's way to early for ground flax! Some even have you on clear liquids at two days out.

This too shall pass is really how you need to look at it. In a month it will all be over, you can do anything for two weeks, those kinds of mantras will help a lot!

Do experiment with different shakes... I never found a ready to drink I liked. It was all about mixing my own. Try with Water, milk, almond milk, coconut Water or milk... As long as these are allowed in your plan.

Nashua Nutrition sells any Protein powder they carry in a single serving sample size. Google for their website.

I second the world according to egg face website too! Lots of Protein shake receipes on there. Some sites have protein hot chocolate too, I liked that! Can't remember what site I got them from, maybe bariatric nutrition?

You can do this. Just power through.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

What about adding a lil fruit or some Peanut Butter to the shakes? To harsh to soon?

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I was allowed to add banana to my Protein shakes and I was allowed unsweetened applesauce which I added unflavored Protein Powder to at that point. Also I added Peanut Butter powder sometimes to my chocolate shake. refer to your packet and see what your choices are. Also the sugar free Popsicles were my favorite thing. I like the outshine brand. I still have them when the family is having ice cream.

[Montana Gal 448]

I agree, Outshine brand of popsicles is a lifesaver, especially during the first few weeks. Like @@Christinamo7, I still have them as my dessert in the evenings. Hang in there, it does get better.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

What about adding a lil fruit or some Peanut Butter to the shakes? To harsh to soon?

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I wasn't allowed fruit and Peanut Butter until later phases. You MAY be able to add some PB2 to your shakes though. What do your guidelines say? If in doubt, call your NUT for clarification.

Thanks. NUT?

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NUT = nutritionist

Does your surgeon provide access to nutrition training and counseling? Aren't you working with a nutritionist/registered dietitian?