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Topic: RE: Protein?
Unflavored unjury in broth works great juts make sure you don't make th ebroth to hot or you will end up with protein dumplings. I alos put the unflavored stuff in crystal light. Also online there is a site called bariatric choice - their stuff it a bit expensive but they had some flavores I could tolerate when I wa sfirst out that I did okay with. Hang in there!
Topic: RE: Protein?
Nashua Nutrition sells protein powder samples, including the Syntrax Nectar drinks, which I really like. I'd also suggest adding unflavored protein powder to your foods. Early out that is how I got in most of my protein: applesauce and s/f pudding mixed with unflavored protein powder.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
Topic: RE: Protein?
Sookie,
Thank you. The Apple Cider recipe sounds great. I might give that one a try today.
I don't know if I get eat eggs yet, I have heard some people say its ok and read that its ok for Phase 2 but I am going to wait. I can't stomach chicken broth, I had it at the hospital and since then I have had no desire to try it again. But I figure it will work when I can get chicken and veggies in to at least cook them in and give them some flavor.
Thanks again, sometimes I feel like I am messing this all up but then I realize there is really no way to mess this up as long as you stick with it. I just want to make sure before I return to work next week that I have away to get protein in because otherwise I am never going to make it through the day.
Thank you. The Apple Cider recipe sounds great. I might give that one a try today.
I don't know if I get eat eggs yet, I have heard some people say its ok and read that its ok for Phase 2 but I am going to wait. I can't stomach chicken broth, I had it at the hospital and since then I have had no desire to try it again. But I figure it will work when I can get chicken and veggies in to at least cook them in and give them some flavor.
Thanks again, sometimes I feel like I am messing this all up but then I realize there is really no way to mess this up as long as you stick with it. I just want to make sure before I return to work next week that I have away to get protein in because otherwise I am never going to make it through the day.
Topic: RE: Protein?
Nancy,
If you can't deal with the carnation instant breakfast, there is Unjury. I know it is a little expensive, but I bought some and it was so worth it. I love the chicken broth. You can add chopped chicken to it when allowed, but it was different then all the chocolate and mocha I was drinking. Now when I make chicken soup for the family I always add some protein powder to make sure Hubby & I are getting what we need as well. The boys don't know the difference. I know eggs can get boring, but try scrambled with cheese, poached, or even hard boiled. Egg salad saved me more than once. When you can handle hard cheese (like Cheddar) I love the baby bell's they are 6g of protein each in the light and they are 50 calories. great snack.
Hope that helps.
Ohhh I just remembered a recipe that I enjoyed early out around the holidays
1 packet SF Apple cider (instant mix- found it by the tea's in the grocery store or Christmas tree)
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
make it warm and it taste like apple pie and vanilla ice cream yummy
Hope you find something to get you through this tough time just keep plugging you will make it.!!!!
If you can't deal with the carnation instant breakfast, there is Unjury. I know it is a little expensive, but I bought some and it was so worth it. I love the chicken broth. You can add chopped chicken to it when allowed, but it was different then all the chocolate and mocha I was drinking. Now when I make chicken soup for the family I always add some protein powder to make sure Hubby & I are getting what we need as well. The boys don't know the difference. I know eggs can get boring, but try scrambled with cheese, poached, or even hard boiled. Egg salad saved me more than once. When you can handle hard cheese (like Cheddar) I love the baby bell's they are 6g of protein each in the light and they are 50 calories. great snack.
Hope that helps.
Ohhh I just remembered a recipe that I enjoyed early out around the holidays
1 packet SF Apple cider (instant mix- found it by the tea's in the grocery store or Christmas tree)
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
make it warm and it taste like apple pie and vanilla ice cream yummy
Hope you find something to get you through this tough time just keep plugging you will make it.!!!!
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: Protein?
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get some protein in? I can't seem to stomach it. I finally have found a drink I like but I can get protein in. I need to figure that out. Any help I can get it will be great.
Thanks
Thanks
Topic: RE: 1 week out!!
I went to a post op support meeting at the OTC tonight it was great. To have everyone tell me what I was feeling was normal its nice to have others to talk to.
Sorry that you don't get to eat anything. Tuesday I go for my 2 week and I will be on phase 3 I'm not sure what it means but I know it means a little more food.
I finally found a drink I can stomach that isn'****er, Sobe Life Water. I am in love with it. I now just need to start getting a little more protein in me and a little more food so I don't get so tired during the day. Next week is going to be the hardest thing for me. Returning to work, I never ate at work before cause I only work 6 hours now I am going to have to make sure I pack a good amount of food other wise I will be at the kitchen asking them to make me something.
You'll get there. Go to hear you got out, I think it helps.
Sorry that you don't get to eat anything. Tuesday I go for my 2 week and I will be on phase 3 I'm not sure what it means but I know it means a little more food.
I finally found a drink I can stomach that isn'****er, Sobe Life Water. I am in love with it. I now just need to start getting a little more protein in me and a little more food so I don't get so tired during the day. Next week is going to be the hardest thing for me. Returning to work, I never ate at work before cause I only work 6 hours now I am going to have to make sure I pack a good amount of food other wise I will be at the kitchen asking them to make me something.
You'll get there. Go to hear you got out, I think it helps.
Topic: RE: 1 week out!!
Your doing better than me for sure!! Good for you. My Doctor said no food for me for 2 weeks...I am drinking 3 protein shakes a day.... .no food!!! Next week go on pureed foods and can't wait. Got out today...my tummy is still sore...but each day seems better.
Got crazy tonight and added some decaf instant coffee to my shake.....mmmmmm dinner!!!
Your doing better than me for sure!! Good for you. My Doctor said no food for me for 2 weeks...I am drinking 3 protein shakes a day.... .no food!!! Next week go on pureed foods and can't wait. Got out today...my tummy is still sore...but each day seems better.
Got crazy tonight and added some decaf instant coffee to my shake.....mmmmmm dinner!!!
Topic: RE: 1 week out!!
Jodjr,
Doing a little bit better. I tried the instant breakfast it worked by I can only take in about 10-12 sips before Im full and I don't want anything. Then the rest of the day I have to force myself to eat because I am NEVER hungry. I am going to my first post-op meeting tonight, hoping to get some help there.
Even though I haven't been able to drink or anything I am keeping myself hydrated and nuritioned. I guess that is all I can ask for.
It will pass. How often are you eating and drinking?
Nancy
Doing a little bit better. I tried the instant breakfast it worked by I can only take in about 10-12 sips before Im full and I don't want anything. Then the rest of the day I have to force myself to eat because I am NEVER hungry. I am going to my first post-op meeting tonight, hoping to get some help there.
Even though I haven't been able to drink or anything I am keeping myself hydrated and nuritioned. I guess that is all I can ask for.
It will pass. How often are you eating and drinking?
Nancy
Topic: RE: 1 week out!!
Yes Thank you!!!
Nancy you can eat food this week? I'm on clear liquids...and protein shakes only. Broth, sugar free jello. Really dragging like no energy n me. Feel better today but sill weak.
Nancy you can eat food this week? I'm on clear liquids...and protein shakes only. Broth, sugar free jello. Really dragging like no energy n me. Feel better today but sill weak.
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