Everyone doing okay emotionally???
Denise what brand of unflavored protein are you using? I bought some beneprotein, and the first time I used it I threw the whole thing away. That was yesterday and everything was grossing me out yesterday. So today I tried to add just a teaspoon into some crystal light and I can tollerate it, but that is maybe adding 2 grams of protein. LOL.
OH! I made protein pudding adding 1 scoup each of vanilla and choco to a SF choco instant pudding mixed with NF milk. DH went out and bought me some SF whipped topping and it was GOOD!
OH! I made protein pudding adding 1 scoup each of vanilla and choco to a SF choco instant pudding mixed with NF milk. DH went out and bought me some SF whipped topping and it was GOOD!
24 lbs lost prior to surgery
Funny enough--I searched all over for the Beneprotein and (luckily I guess) couldn't find it. I got my husband to grab me GNC brand and it is so far so good. I definitely can't do a whole scoop, but I figure 4 or 5 grams here or there is going to add up with all the drinking we do in a day. I also didn't have the pickiest of palates preop, so maybe that is working in my favor now. I am definitely going to try the pudding. Sounds perfect!
Hope your yucky taste buds have gone away!
Denise
Hope your yucky taste buds have gone away!
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
I am okay the only incision that hurts is where they pulled the drain port from.Doc said this gonna hurt gonna count to three and then pull. Usually as they tell you they are pulling but she did exactly what she said she would do and yes it was uncomfortable.
But other than that it's reg aches and pains and making sure I stay on top of walking resting and sipping. I do have oxygen and I have that everywhere I go but I am good and happy with my decision. Just waiting on my oxygen level to get back to normal.
Have a good one hope everyone else is doing good we are all on the losing bench together.
~Cathy~
For my protein drinks I use 1% lowfat milk Whey Protein from GNC which has 21 grams protein for each scoop and Carnation instant breakfast which I believe has 5 pr 6 grams of protein.
I am also allowed cream soups (tomato Butternutsquash and there are a few others on the soup isle I got the organic ones)unsweetened apple sauce lowfat yogurt unsweetened jello unsweetened popsicles plenty of crystal light and also decaffenated tea with splenda.
This is what I am allowed for three weeks I am lucky to get the fluids down and one item as well for the day. Took me seven hours to eat a six ounce columbo light yogurt yesterday. Sounds crazy but true. I get severe pain run through my back to my neck if I put to much in at once and its not a nice feeling.
But other than that it's reg aches and pains and making sure I stay on top of walking resting and sipping. I do have oxygen and I have that everywhere I go but I am good and happy with my decision. Just waiting on my oxygen level to get back to normal.
Have a good one hope everyone else is doing good we are all on the losing bench together.
~Cathy~
For my protein drinks I use 1% lowfat milk Whey Protein from GNC which has 21 grams protein for each scoop and Carnation instant breakfast which I believe has 5 pr 6 grams of protein.
I am also allowed cream soups (tomato Butternutsquash and there are a few others on the soup isle I got the organic ones)unsweetened apple sauce lowfat yogurt unsweetened jello unsweetened popsicles plenty of crystal light and also decaffenated tea with splenda.
This is what I am allowed for three weeks I am lucky to get the fluids down and one item as well for the day. Took me seven hours to eat a six ounce columbo light yogurt yesterday. Sounds crazy but true. I get severe pain run through my back to my neck if I put to much in at once and its not a nice feeling.
Denise, I am glad you are doing well. I was in a lot of pain and each day gets better. I was not even in the mood to get on the computer for a week. I am not 1 week and 2 days post WLS. I walked a mile and a half today (very very slowly) and I am very tired. I had an open RNY and my incision hurts a little right now. My incision is about 3 1/2 inches but I didnt get the drain....woohoo.
Wow! A mile and a half! I walked (in my robe and stomach binder) down to the corner and back. It felt good outside tonight and my dog came with me--it was a nice change from the inside of the 4 walls. Your open incision doesn't sound all that bad--and no drain--I hear you on that!!
Keep up the great work!
Denise
Keep up the great work!
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
Hey,
so glad you posted this. I was sitting watching tv and Grey's Anatomy came on. Would you believe I actually had to turn it off, I couldn'****ch surgery. I keep thinking that'll be me on the table next week.
I can't even sleep now because I'm starting to get worried.
I'm starting to get really nervous and edgy all the time.
The wacky thing is I've already had the lap band, and I'm 90 pounds lighter than I was then (which means a lower percentage of danger). but still freaking out.
Any suggestions on something that could calm me down?
I know I really need this to live a "normal" life, but I'm starting to get really scared. All the doubts of the people who love me are really starting to scare me. I know they only say those things because the care, but what if it's true? "What if something really happens.
I'd love to hear from some of you whove had it done. Ones whose families were supportive but also scared.
Thanks guys, I really appreciate all your help.
so glad you posted this. I was sitting watching tv and Grey's Anatomy came on. Would you believe I actually had to turn it off, I couldn'****ch surgery. I keep thinking that'll be me on the table next week.
I can't even sleep now because I'm starting to get worried.
I'm starting to get really nervous and edgy all the time.
The wacky thing is I've already had the lap band, and I'm 90 pounds lighter than I was then (which means a lower percentage of danger). but still freaking out.
Any suggestions on something that could calm me down?
I know I really need this to live a "normal" life, but I'm starting to get really scared. All the doubts of the people who love me are really starting to scare me. I know they only say those things because the care, but what if it's true? "What if something really happens.
I'd love to hear from some of you whove had it done. Ones whose families were supportive but also scared.
Thanks guys, I really appreciate all your help.
"Reach for the sun and should you miss, you will still end up amongst the stars!" - Unknown
Ooh, no Grey's Anatomy--doctors orders! :) I couldn'****ch it either. I'd sit and visualize my death and cry. Not good for the old psyche!!
In all honesty, my mom died in July and I was terrified of following her during surgery. It was absolutely tormenting me. But then I really just started praying and it gave me a tremendous amount of peace. I'm not really churchy or anything, but I do believe in God and I believe that when it is our time it is our time whether it is during gastric bypass or while we are driving to get eggs. I also believe that I will die a slow, miserable death in this fat suit and I am just at the point where I can't do it another minute. I also went to pure statistics. My surgeon's stats were amazing. I had to hold onto that and trust if God would bring me to it, he'd bring me through it.
I had scared and supportive people too. My best friend admitted to me that she was terrified, but thankfully she didn't show me that side until AFTER the surgery. It is only normal and I'd think it would be abnormal if there were no worries.
You're gonna do great!
Denise
In all honesty, my mom died in July and I was terrified of following her during surgery. It was absolutely tormenting me. But then I really just started praying and it gave me a tremendous amount of peace. I'm not really churchy or anything, but I do believe in God and I believe that when it is our time it is our time whether it is during gastric bypass or while we are driving to get eggs. I also believe that I will die a slow, miserable death in this fat suit and I am just at the point where I can't do it another minute. I also went to pure statistics. My surgeon's stats were amazing. I had to hold onto that and trust if God would bring me to it, he'd bring me through it.
I had scared and supportive people too. My best friend admitted to me that she was terrified, but thankfully she didn't show me that side until AFTER the surgery. It is only normal and I'd think it would be abnormal if there were no worries.
You're gonna do great!
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
Hey there!
I had surgery on Monday, and am feeling really good! I still have a hard time finding a comfortable sleeping position, and get really tired during the day, but each day gets a little bit better.
My doctor didn't give me a whole lot of instruction when I left the hospital, just to eat mushy or pureed foods and to stick to about 4 ounces per meal. I've done loads of research both on this website and many others, so I'm sort of creating my own plan.
Thanks so much for all the ideas everybody has shared in regards to getting protien in! I had completely forgotten how much protien Egg drop Soup has. I LOVE egg drop soup!
As far as nervousness before surgery goes, I didn't realize how scared I really was until AFTER I woke up post surgery. The first thought I had was "Oh, I HURT!", but the first thing I said out loud was "Am I awake? Cause that would mean I'm alive!". The nurses wouldn't let me live it down my whole stay! Lol!
Thanks for "listening"!
~Jen
I had surgery on Monday, and am feeling really good! I still have a hard time finding a comfortable sleeping position, and get really tired during the day, but each day gets a little bit better.
My doctor didn't give me a whole lot of instruction when I left the hospital, just to eat mushy or pureed foods and to stick to about 4 ounces per meal. I've done loads of research both on this website and many others, so I'm sort of creating my own plan.
Thanks so much for all the ideas everybody has shared in regards to getting protien in! I had completely forgotten how much protien Egg drop Soup has. I LOVE egg drop soup!
As far as nervousness before surgery goes, I didn't realize how scared I really was until AFTER I woke up post surgery. The first thought I had was "Oh, I HURT!", but the first thing I said out loud was "Am I awake? Cause that would mean I'm alive!". The nurses wouldn't let me live it down my whole stay! Lol!
Thanks for "listening"!
~Jen
Oh, I want some egg drop soup. That is next week for me.
When I woke up I said, "I'm here." Then I said, "Was it lap?" because I was scared of going to open. It was quite a relief!
Thanks for sharing.
Denise
When I woke up I said, "I'm here." Then I said, "Was it lap?" because I was scared of going to open. It was quite a relief!
Thanks for sharing.
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
I am on full liquids for a week and am looking forward to pureed foods! I did take my homemade chicken broth and made dumplings in it and then smashed the dumplings to make the most wonderful creamy chicken broth soup! Sooo much better than anything precanned. I was in soup heaven! We had made a full chicken soup with onions, celery, onions, carrots and other stuff, but I took out the broth only and even used a strainer. So it was liquids only but took on all the wonderful flavors of the vegs. Yummy!
24 lbs lost prior to surgery
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