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Just another thought: when I saw the nutritionist the other day, she suggested I mix flavored protein powder (like chocolate) into unflavored or vanilla yogurt.  I haven't tried it yet but I have mixed chocolate protein powder into sugar free, fat free instant chocolate pudding and it was really good!

At a month out I'd venture to say that almost no one can eat a large variety of food.  Some people take a looong time to be able to eat chicken and some people can't ever eat eggs!   Perhaps you're just concentrating too much on variety rather than just sticking with the foods that are PROTEIN based that work well for you so far- like ground chicken and turkey.  You're lucky that you have a few good proteins that sit well with you.  You don't need to get in all the hard proteins yet.  If you do introduce a new food, try it once in very SMALL quantity -like a bite- and see how it sits.  Baby steps towards new foods...chew WELL and take smal bites.  Also try canned meats like tuns and chicken etc, they' re much more moist.  There is nothing wrong with having a diet that is not very exciting.  It's just... well... not very exciting, that's all. So, I think you're worrying too much, honestly.  And perhaps being a bit too hard on yourself.  Stick with solid protein that works, introduce one new food every week or so in extremely small quantity, and if it doesn work, go back to what does.  Then, in between, supplement with protein powders.  You'll be fine doing this! It's good to talk to your Dr. too- so do get a professional opinion.

 

Hi There,

Your pouch is still pretty much healing at a month out.  I lived on fat free refried beans with melted 2% cheese & a spoonful of fat free sour cream.  It was one of my favorites during the mushy stage. I also threw up quite a bit when introducing new foods... (I still do at 2+ years out).  Chicken is pretty tough...I can barely eat skinless breast unless there is some kind of moisture to it.  You may want to try the canned chicken (can be found in the tuna aisle)... I'm allergic to tuna so it was a Godsend to have it available.  A little mayo for moisture & I didn't have too many problems with it.

Eggs I could tolerate (scrambled or boiled).  When you see Dr. Barba he may mention a stricture (scar tissue) has formed... some people get this after WLS....& he may want to check you out.  I just had a scope done a few weeks ago & the procedure is painless. (If he decides to go this route.)

As for protein there are quite a few "canned" ones already premade on the market that are good.  35-40 grams of protein and running about 160 calories a can.  There is also a new "shot" looks like a test tube that is out there that is 3 oz's and has close to 40 grams of protein.  I just recently had to have  an upper/lower GI series done.. & to keep my strength up bought a couple of the protein "test tubes" in berry flavored... wasn't bad going down.. sugar free and 1 carb. I can't tolerate lots of Whey protein so milk protein was  a good option for me.  (still is) I agree with what everyone else is saying to you in regards to your limited food choices now... try to steer clear of the carbs as much as possible....  How about some sugar free pudding with a scoop of protein powder?  Have you tried that option yet?   Hopefully Dr. Barba will get to the bottom of what is causing your pouch to act up.   Keep us up to date with how you're doing.. Mickey     

Thanks for all the info and advice.. it really helps. I just did groceries today and did some changes to what I normally get. Got some low fat mozzarella, yogurts, cottage cheese, canned chicken, etc...  I've seen a decrese in vomiting as well... still happening but less frequently..  Did see Dr. Barba, he said that it was quite normal at this stage for me to experince the vomiting and to not be suprised if I still have it for a time, especially when eating new foods.  I told him about how I use to be able to eat eggs, now I throw up each time I try. He said that was also very normal. We can live on the exact same item for a week, he said, and then all of the sudden the stomach says nope don't like that ... and up it comes...  he said to not eat eggs for a bit and later on try one again while I'm home and see. There's a lot of change and chaos inside so that it was very normal for me to experience everything I was experiencing plus I was still adjusting to eating the "right" way... chewing everything very well, eating slow...  I sometimes forget that I cannot drink when I eat and sip and that will cause it as well...  was very comforting to talk to him and having everyone give me the advice, suggestions, feedback and eye openers....  THANK YOU. I also received my package of UNJURY today.  I tried out the unflavored in my lunch and OMG I loved it... didn't taste a differnce... texture was a bit different but flavor was unchanged. I think I might be sold on UNJURY from now on.... I bough samples of the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry to try as well...   I have to also point out that after my lunch I was full for about 6-7hours.. didn't feel like eating for all that time.  When I did eat dinner today which was some very small (smaller than pencil eraser size); I was only able to eat 4 pieces and felt like I'd just had this huge meal... OMG...   I feel great today! And the best part!  I've lost total of 30lbs since surgery...  WOO HOO.... I'm feeling so good right now words can't describe. I keep trying to put in words but they all fall short.  THANKS AGAIN to everyone!

I go to the healthstore in the Manchester Parkade...I'm from Vernon. If you go all the way ove to the right of the store they have alot of protein items, powder and drinks and bars...There are a few good ones and of course there is one that I found I don't like but you may so I will not tell you which one. If you don't find the one you like ask the sales person they are very helpful.

I actually live just a few minutes away from the Parkade.  Its where I would get my protein stuff, however I don't like ANY of the ones I have tried... none of them.. tried a couple now.  Only one I like so far has been unjury, especially the unflavored which I can add to a lot of things and although texture is sometimes changed a little, taste really isn't of whatever I put it in.. I LOVE IT!  I have the strawberry sample with me today to try it out.. I think I'm sticking with UNJURY from here on out...