Vitamins and protein drinks

Ayreka K.
on 3/26/09 11:19 am - IN
I was just reading the main forum and I am now so confused on the vitamins and protein. Can any of you guys tell me what schedule and what vitamins and drinks you take? Good thing we take classes before surgery!
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Tracy S.
on 3/26/09 9:04 pm - Marion, IN
Hi Ayreka, I love your name by the way! 

Early out, I took three flintstone chewable vitamins each day.  Starting in the morning with breakfast.  I took them about one hour a part.  They have to be kept about 3 hours apart from your calcium so I chose to do my calcium in the late afternoon and evenings.  I still do it this way.

Protein early out I did the shakes mostly.  I did do some of the protein bullets too but not until a little later in my journey.  I found that mixing the punch flavored protein bullet was good with my juicy juice grape.  I put half of it in an 8 oz glass of juice. 

You will have to play around with finding a good protein you can tolerate after surgery.  Your tastes will change and your pouch may not like some types.  Experiment and find what works for you.  Don't buy a bunch of any one kind until you see if you can handle it AFTER surgery.  Your tastes will change sometimes on a daily basis.

Hope this helps.

Huge hugs,
Tracy

OH Support Group Leader 
RNY 296# 5/28/08    Panni removal 150# 3/8/10

    
Catherine K.
on 3/27/09 4:25 am - Indianapolis, IN
 I drank Isopure in the hospital and for the first few weeks I was home ... then my tastes changed and it was WAY too sweet for me. But, it was a good source of protein (40g per bottle). 
Ayreka K.
on 3/27/09 12:24 pm - IN
Thanks guys. I am worried about trying to drink the milky ones. They make me gag now so I'm not sure how they would settle after surgery. I was looking at the isopure and the bullets. I want something clear at least at first.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't slow down and look around, you might miss it" Ferris Buehler     
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