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Topic: RE: Recipes for Protein Shakes
Found these two websites on the RNY forum. bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com and theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com They both have recipes on there.
Topic: RE: Looking for Revision Surgeon
I think Dr. Inman is the only doc in the Indy area that does the DS.
Topic: RE: Why the heck am I feeling hungry??
I have to agree with both posts above! DO get your protien shakes in! The Carnation SF. Breakfast Drink is full of protien, & your body needs it to heal! I know of someone who didn't & now has serious heart problems.You don't want that girl!!!
Oh, being gassy is part of the surgery also- so, just pass it & do what you need to ! I will be praying for you- & if you want to pm. me on here-feel free. .
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Topic: RE: Looking for Revision Surgeon
You will get more responses if you put your message on the DS forum. Members will tell you how to find revision surgeons. The Indiana board isn't very active.
Topic: RE: Why the heck am I feeling hungry??
When you had your surgery nerves were severed, so your brain really can't tell hunger or fullness. It is called head hunger and is activated by sight of food, smell of food, texture, memories, etc.
You do need to start your protein. You will be gassy anyway, so no reason not to start. You need protein to heal otherwise your body will rob it from muscle (your heart is a muscle).
Be sure to attend support group or email/call your dietician or surgeons office with questions - you paid for that advice.
Be active on the OH forums - they help with motivation, accountability and getting answers to your questions.
You do need to start your protein. You will be gassy anyway, so no reason not to start. You need protein to heal otherwise your body will rob it from muscle (your heart is a muscle).
Be sure to attend support group or email/call your dietician or surgeons office with questions - you paid for that advice.
Be active on the OH forums - they help with motivation, accountability and getting answers to your questions.
Topic: RE: Why the heck am I feeling hungry??
You should try some protein drinks. Lack of protein will make your body weak and feel hungry. Designer whey protein is available at your local grocery store, and can be mixed in as little as 3oz of water/milk. You can also be dealing with head hunger, which can be very trying.
Good luck!
Topic: Why the heck am I feeling hungry??
Surgery date 2/7/11 ** Starting weight: 485# **
I'm 6 days post op and really feeling hungry most of the day. I'm eating what I'm supposed to and getting tons of water in. What gives?
I have NOT started protein drinks yet b/c I still am very gassy.
Please tell me this is normal and there is nothing wrong with me.
I really don't want to go back into the hospital.![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/cry_smile.gif)
I have NOT started protein drinks yet b/c I still am very gassy.
Please tell me this is normal and there is nothing wrong with me.
I really don't want to go back into the hospital.
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Surgery date 2/7/11 ** Starting weight: 485# **
Topic: RE: I HAVE A DATE!!!!!!!!!!
Hello kara and jbindy2.
Thank you so much for the reassurance that everything will be just fine during my pre op testing. I'm so nervous. I guess I'm crazy!! lol I'm just looking forward to getting the pre op testing done. Then it's off for my all day nutrition class on the 24th. My question about the class is, do we actually sit at tables, or do we sit in the chairs where we first met for the initial consult? Also, are we allowed to leave for lunch, or do we just eat there? I have so many questions!!!
Hope you both are doing well.
Thank you so much for the reassurance that everything will be just fine during my pre op testing. I'm so nervous. I guess I'm crazy!! lol I'm just looking forward to getting the pre op testing done. Then it's off for my all day nutrition class on the 24th. My question about the class is, do we actually sit at tables, or do we sit in the chairs where we first met for the initial consult? Also, are we allowed to leave for lunch, or do we just eat there? I have so many questions!!!
Hope you both are doing well.
Topic: RE: 5 DAYS POST-OP
The miralax can actually cause gas if you aren't constipated. Try Gas-x strips. They work pretty well. Gas is pretty common right after surgery.