my orintation

I had my orintaton today and it went great and i learned a lot of things today. like the nut. said that we dont need to take protein shakes or bars, that we can get all the protein from out foods we eat, just follow the plan/rules and that should be enough. i go to the kaiser in Richmond ca and i am from Sacramento ca.... 

Yeah you will find that even within Kaiser, their programs differ vastly.  The Kaiser Fremont program endorses the use of protein shakes to supplement protein intake.  I have found that my protein needs are actually much higher than what the 'nuts' say it is and as such, eating that much protein would be too difficult with my new sized stomach.

If I just eat my minimal protein requirements- I dont lose weight but when I increase my protein, something within my body says "Cool, she's not starving us" and I drop weight much easier and quicker.  I shoot for 120 grams of protein a day.....nearly impossible to 'eat' that much and not risk stretching my new tool.  Mildly difficult even with a shake.  Right after surgery it is not possible to get the intake you need and it is very important for healing to have that protein.

Everyone has an opinion and all nuts/programs will differ.  In the end you have to do what works for you and what you are most comfortable with.  There is a lot of information you can gain from speaking with other bypass patients at support groups. 
Good luck in your journey to a healthier you.  Best decision I ever made.

Deb

Congrats on the first steps!
I had my surgery at So SF kaiser, and had no problems following the binder of info.

 thank you Cindy. when did you have your surgery? sometimes its a little overwhelming for and my anxiety kicks in. can you tell me alittle more of what your going through. if you dont mind.

I had my surgery in near fontana ca with kaiser. There binder was soo helpful although my dr did say I needed protein shakes. He was right I couldn't get all my protein from food first. I still take protein shakes to help get in my protein.. Without them I can't get it all in... Good luck .. Kaiser southern california program works really good!