Hi I am new here and I am 6 days post LAP RNY. I went for post op today and was down 15 lbs since beginnning this journey two months ago. I am down 12 lbs. since sugery on Oct. 28th. Today is the first day that I feel like myself. Happy to meet you all.
Donna

Good morning....fellow VSG!....how did your surgery go? I'm scheduled for Nov 5th....2 more days....can't wait

The NUT and doc both recommended 60-80gm protein/day, mostly from the protein shakes (minimum 20gm protein each, 200 calories max, carbs less than 10 per drink, and have 3 of those per day) and then 6oz meals 3x/day of pureed meets, unsweetened fruits, veggies, mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, etc. Basically protein comes first, keep it low fat and unsweetened, and they haven't worried too much about the carbs, fat, or calories as long as the food is kept within the list of guidelines they gave me.

Oh, I've definitely been using my cuisinart--pureed up some turkey with some broth and a bit of homemade broth gravy the other day, Kraft mac-and-cheese is not too bad pureed, and ravioli (the good ones, not the ones out of a can) is really good pureed.  I even made homemade turkey potpie for the family and pureed some for myself, and it was quite good!  However, bananas in the cuisinart are so gross, while the baby food bananas taste great.  I puree my own meats, but eat baby food fruits.  

I'm happy for any prot shake recipes, too!  Now that I have a blender that will handle ice, I'm going to give a chocolate peanut butter shake a try tomorrow, or maybe chocolate-banana-peanut butter. I tried banana powder in orange juice last night with a sprinkle of coconut extract in it, and it tasted great, but the OJ acid, which normally doesn't bother me, did not agree with my stomach at all.

I am so glad they suggested the baby spoons/forks.   I bought a set and they have been great & I think the main reason why I haven't gotten the uncomfortable blouted full feeling becasue I pause between bits as well as taking the small bits.  

Baby food????   Oh, no girl!!!   I bought myself a Magic Bullet and I puree what my family is eating (as long as it is meeting my protien / carb guidelines).   Makes my protien shakes so well I swear it is creamy milk shake!!   Got some good reciepes if you need some.  

How many Protien / Carb / Calories did your Doc or NUT recommend for you post surgery?  

T T F N

Thanks for your post.  I spoke to the doctor and he thinks I pulled something.  Makes walking difficult. 

Jeanne