For the first few months I had the same problem. I do have to say that I have to have my shakes with ice and milk/almond milk blended in my Magic Bullet. Love them, they taste like a milk shake. My friend mixes her Nectar protein powders in her yogurt and just loves them. For some reason that is not my thing. Everything changes for us, taste buds etc. Eventually you will find what works for you and you will be off an running....
Good luck to you.

I am, Will be arriving on Thursday as well. Looking forward to it. Would love someone to hang with. Let me know if you would like to hook up.

Debbie

Do not give up. It is so worth the fight. I had to fight for my surgery and I am so happy I did. Do whatever it takes, ask anyone and everyone for help.

Kelly and Dave
I was taking 50k IU 3 times a week from Vitalady. I am taking vitalady 60 carbonyl. Should I double it? My b-12 was 1000 a day. Should I maybe take 3 times a week? I stopped the b-12 and vit d per a recommendation from another RNY patient. She said I was toxic. Oh and I am taking Biotin daily.
My zinc was 84 cooper 124 I have never been tested for the others.
In regards to my protein, i get 80-100 a day. I guess I am going to have to add another protein drink. Do you think using an enzyme daily would help my body process my proteins better?

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I was advised to stop taking my D3 and B12 for a few months.
My protein seems to be on the edge and I am getting 80-100 grams a day in.  I guess I may need to add a protein drink at bedtime or as my afternoon snack maybe to get those levels picked up.
The surgeon was having me retake my sodium test.  The funny thing is I like salt and put it on everything.  Kinda surprised it is low.

My calcium  I am taking 1200 a day, not including what is in my 2 muti's that I take everyday.  One in the morn and one at night.

Thanks again for any advice

Caltrate is calcium carbonate.  We do not absorb that.  We are required to take Calcium Citrate.  You may want to research that or speak to your Dr.   Or read the post's by Kelly.  She is a vitamin advocate and really knows her stuff.

Hope this helps.

Try BariatricChoice.com, they have free shipping on orders more than $49., plus they have some really tasty protein bars I buy.

I do not buy the Bariatric Advantage calcium, I buy the Citracal or generic version. CVS will have sales buy one get one or such. Much better value.
Hope this helps.
Debbie

Good job on your success. Looking and feeling great is such a reward. I am coming up soon to my one year mark. I want to lose another 5-10 lbs. I will just keep working it.

Best wishes....

One thing i would suggest is that when making protein drinks, blend them with ice. I have a magic bullet at home and work, because I love it. I feel when I drink my protein shake it is like a milk shake. Very often people and some prefer it this way, just put it over ice and shake. GAG!! Just an idea. At three mos, i also had a hard time eating, did an endo and no aswers. It just finally worked itself out. But I would suggest trying hard to get your protein in some way. My breakfast is always a protein drink. Have you tried the cottage cheese salad, with sf coolwhip and dry jello mixed in. You can add a few slivered almonds or some blueberries anything you like. Good source of protein. (it is the only way i will eat cottage cheese How about string cheese, canned chicken, tuna, eggs.
Good luck.
Debbie

I myself struggle with the carbs. The carbs add up very quickly without eating processed foods. I use milk in my protein drink, i eat vegies, fruit and on occasion I will have a piece of bread that is whole grain, or a whole grain torilla that nets carbs at 8. The bread has only been 3 times since surgery. What I am trying to say is , I do not know how those that get 45 and under are doing it.
Wish you the best, I think you are doing great. Some of us are slow losers. Me I am a Type 1 diabetic on insulin and insulin makes you fat. So me, I struggle alot.

I am a coffee addict. I did go off before surgery and didnt start drinking any until July of this year. I asked my Dr at the last visit and he said he was ok with me having a couple of cups a day Whew. I was doing ok without, but stayed a week at my girlfriends and started back to drinking it. Dang it. Oh well Dr said try not to have much more because of the problems with ulcers. Soooo I am drinking my coffee every morning.

Good luck. I think like most things, it should be in moderation.

Debbie

Wowza you are looking good. And I bet you feel good as well. Good job and keep up the good work.

Sounds like diabetes to me. I have been Type 1 diabetic for 30 plus years and that is the way diabetes is. But ofcourse I am on an insulin pump and get better control.
I would suggest you get retested to be sure you can take care of yourself. I might also add that you may want to really watch your carbs, as they can make the blood sugar levels go crazy, up or down.
Good luck.