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Topic: RE: Special K protein shake ok?
My dietician told me the Special K protein shakes aren't okay. This is what she replied to me when I emailed her about them awhile ago.
"It seems to have too much added sugar and not enough protein per calories. If there was 15-20 gr of protein for that calorie level that would be better. Whey protein powder is good with skim milk."
Liquid diet pre-op is different than post-op. Pre-op is sugar free jello, crystal light, SF popsicles, yogurt, SF pudding, skim milk, protein shakes, cottage cheese, broth soups, fat free cream soups, unsweetened applesauce
More power to you for doing it when you don't have to!
"It seems to have too much added sugar and not enough protein per calories. If there was 15-20 gr of protein for that calorie level that would be better. Whey protein powder is good with skim milk."
Liquid diet pre-op is different than post-op. Pre-op is sugar free jello, crystal light, SF popsicles, yogurt, SF pudding, skim milk, protein shakes, cottage cheese, broth soups, fat free cream soups, unsweetened applesauce
More power to you for doing it when you don't have to!
Topic: RE: Banded on 8/13/09
I am being banded on Wed. Getting nervous. I could use a buddy or buddies as well. Could you use the protien powders on the clear liquid diet? I am still confused about this.
Jill
Jill
Topic: RE: Surgery on Monday, Aug 24th
Hey, good luck! I had my surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow and while I was nervous going in, I woke up just amazed at how easy is actually is. You are doing amazing things for your health, so be proud.
SD
SD
Topic: Special K protein shake ok?
I am going for my first nutritionist vist Aug 25th and then the office is to set up my first appt with Dr. Balder. I have read where everyone is drinking the protein shakes but i dont see brands mention. I have started drinking Special K protein shakes and I was wondering if anyone else was? I also need ideas for the liquid diet when i have to start doing it. I hope to have the band surgery in october. I have a friend who is scheduled for the by pass Sept 1st with Dr. Balder. She is starting her liquid diet tomorrow, Mon the 24th of Aug so I am going to do it with her. I may be stupid on this but what all is considered within the norm for the liquid diet part? I am sure the nutritionist will tell me when i see her tuesday but i figured I could get more honest answers from people who have been through it. I will post my surgery date and updates when I know it.
Thanks everyone! Your stories are very encouraging. I am getting nervous as the time approaches just to go see the doc for the first time.
Loretta
Thanks everyone! Your stories are very encouraging. I am getting nervous as the time approaches just to go see the doc for the first time.
Loretta
Topic: RE: August 28th Surgery! Yah!!
I am having RNY revision surgery from failed silastic ring vertical gastoplasty about 20 years ago. My surgery is on the 28th also. Good luck to you and God Bless You!
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on 8/22/09 8:33 am - Wendell, NC
on 8/22/09 8:33 am - Wendell, NC
Topic: Surgery Date AUGUST 24th
Oh my God ,I am so excited ,My day is Monday !Overwhelmed with Joy!!! I have waited so long and Now my day is almost here! My God Is an Awesome God!
Topic: RE: Surgery on Monday, Aug 24th
We all have fear in the back of our minds. However here is the reality, you have a smaller chance of dying in surgery than you do a car wreck, and if you don't do this I can guarentee you will die too soon.
So your fear should be of the success youre going to have.
Breathe. You will do wonderful and I can't wait to hear you are back home and doing well.
Let the anesthiest know you are anxious and they will give you something to help you relax.
Enjoy the journey.
Mona
So your fear should be of the success youre going to have.
Breathe. You will do wonderful and I can't wait to hear you are back home and doing well.
Let the anesthiest know you are anxious and they will give you something to help you relax.
Enjoy the journey.
Mona
Topic: RE: Surgery on Monday, Aug 24th
I just got mine done last Monday. There shoulldn't be any worries going in, but I'm sure it's natural that the thought still lingers a little. I was checked out from head to toe months before surgery with chest x-rays, ekg's and a stress test, had doppler studies on my legs to check for blood clots, sleep study, psychiatrist visit, endoscopy, saw the lung doctor - the whole nine. If you had these done and were all cleared, then you should have confidence going in on that alone.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Topic: VSG August 28th - Emory John's Creek - Dr. Paul Macik
Yay me! I'm so excited!
Any advice welcome....
Any advice welcome....
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