Probiotic and Omega3
Hi all -
I'm 2 weeks post op and was cleared to soft foods stage (just ate my first egg...yeah!).
I'm also cleared to start taking supplements and would like to find bariatric-friendly replacements for a couple of my supplements.
I haven't found anything for a probiotic.
Also, has anyone done fish oil this early? I can do a liquid but my nutritionist says that fats are hard to tolerate at this stage.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Lisa
VSG DATE 6/6/16 | SW 280 | CW 198 | GW 175 | HEIGHT 5'8 | AGE 55
ORIGINAL GOAL WEIGHT OF 175 MET: 12/6/17 (18 MONTHS POST OP)
NEW GOAL: LOSE 20 LB RE-GAIN
I picked up some Kefir from the supermarket the other day, the plain flavor is pretty low carb. I added some 0 cal caramel syrup flavoring for coffee and stuff to it, made it much easier to drink. Dont care for bitter plain yogurt flavors lol
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Hi Lisa, Lifeway has a protein kefir that I use . http://lifewaykefir.com/products/vanilla-protein-kefir/
It is protein/carb balanced. I also take these probiotics : http://www.vitacost.com/garden-of-life-primal-defense-ultra- probiotic-formula-15-billion-cfus-216-vegetarian-capsules
I researched a bit and found they are the most comprehensive, although the they are a bit pricey. I am on pre-surgery diet right now and am thinking that post-surgery I will just pull the caps apart and take the powder. Not sure how that will work.....
i hope this was helpful!
Sylvia
Thanks Sylvia!
I'll definitely try the kefir. I drank it alot pre-op, but know that some kefir drinks have carbonation so I assumed they wouldn't be tolerable post-op. I like that it has protein in it!
Yeah... not all probiotics are equal, as is the same for all supplements. I watched a recent Frontline program about supplements and as a result, I research the quality standards of any company before I buy.
Good luck to you with your surgery! Do you have a date set yet?
Lisa
VSG DATE 6/6/16 | SW 280 | CW 198 | GW 175 | HEIGHT 5'8 | AGE 55
ORIGINAL GOAL WEIGHT OF 175 MET: 12/6/17 (18 MONTHS POST OP)
NEW GOAL: LOSE 20 LB RE-GAIN
Hey!
This one is not carbonated.
I DO have a surgery date :) next Monday the 18th, and I am looking so forward to that egg!
Sylvia