having buyers remorse

neededchange
on 2/27/14 2:41 pm

Revision.  Dr James Kane.  What do I need to know from post op. Report?

PeteA
on 2/27/14 11:29 pm - Parma, OH
DS on 04/15/13

For you I think your report will show your CC length and any issues thye might have had. 

Did they resleeve your stomach when they went in? If so the report would show the size of the instrument they used to 
size your stomach. (Usually expressed in French Bougie size).

Valerie G.
on 2/27/14 9:03 pm - Northwest Mountains, GA

They all suck.  I got ProSTAT64 and chugged 2 servings holding my nose because it packed 15g in just one ounce.  It's not the best protein for us, but it kept my levels from plummeting.  It was pure monkey butt, but finished quickly.  I also found the wonders of ricotta cheese, which carries 7g of protein in only a 1/4 cup.  You can do it up all kinds of ways...sweet or savory.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Scarlet32blue
on 2/28/14 3:18 am
DS on 12/31/13

I know what you are feeling I was just switched on 12/31/2013 and I kept thinking what the heck did I do? I promise it does get better there is a light a the end and you will reach it and once you do you will say hey I made it! For me I took protein shots they weren't the greatest taste but I could finish the shot faster then the shake without any issues the shots I take have 42 grams and I bought them at walmart. I would not recommend the grape flavor the watermelon and punch are do able!

 Cecy

        
trumanorme
on 2/28/14 5:58 am - KS

I use the shots from Walmart, as well. They are not the best tasting, but I haven't found any that I would call good. But you can hold your nose and drink it in about 10 seconds. Not too bad, beats the heck out of most protein shakes.

Twinkles2147
on 2/28/14 6:16 am

I understand not liking the protein shakes. I have a sensitivity and prefer not to have dairy (whey ). I use soymilk (silk organic unsweetened no flavor added is my favorite) and Brown Rice Protein powder that i order from a website veganesentials.com.

The combo of 1/2 scoop powder and 1/4 c soymilk in the blender with a bit of ice works really well. I have to drink it over 40 mins in order not to take too much in at a time. But it is 0 g fat 2 g carbs and about 14 g protein.  

Most people don't know that rice is one of the non-allergic foods there is. 

Also if you have a smoothy king in your area, they have a smooth called the Gladiator.  The small is 14 oz so you woukd need to wait till you can have more volume, but it i good and has 45, yes 45 g of protein and 0 fat. You can have two fruit flavors (be sure to ask for sugar free and tell them you have had bariatric surgery to emphasize the need for sugar free). I think you can order the powder online. This is whey based. 

Hope this helps. Be patient it will get better. I had to keep reminding myself that i had major surgery and my digestive tract has been totally rearranged.  So i need to give it time. The hardest part for me was loving CRUNCH and SPICY.  Neither of these go with the first 6 weeks plus.... so believe me i know how long those weeks can feel. It does get better.

I wish you well in your journey. 

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