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First time posting. Had sleeve done 6/12/15 dropped 40 lbs and gained a few lbs of muscle. Been hitting gym with no issues. I can actually run now. Starting work on Thursday. Job is partial office and partial hvac field work. I have no idea what to bring for lunch and snacks. Being home since surgery things were easy. Any ideas for someone who doesn't have access to a kitchen or microwave? All I can thjnk of is tuna and sardines.lol
Hello to you all..
I was wondering where I can get low cost protein powder or shakes.
We are on a very tight budget.
Any help will be thankful for
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I wouldn't go too deep into a liquid diet too fast because you're surely going to get sick of them fast. I actually started out by replacing one meal a day with a fruit/veggie/protein smoothie. Then about a couple months out I started really getting into using protein shakes to supplement my meals. I'm now 9 days pre-op and almost on a full liquid diet (having plain chicken or tuna one meal a day). I only like to drink the pre-mixed protein when I need to grab and go. I keep my work fridge stocked with Premier Protein (the chocolate and strawberry aren't bad), but at home I would rather mix it myself so I can add flavors or blend it up with ice and almond milk. I love Nectar... so far I have tried the Vanilla Torte and Caribbean Cooler and I love both. I have also tried ISO100 in Birthday Cake flavor and it's really sweet but not bad. Isopure Zero Carb is really high quality protein and makes me super full, but tastes awful on its own with water. I like to use that one in the blender with PB2 and almond milk and a little Stevia and ice and it makes a great peanut butter cup shake. I definitely recommend investing in a good blender (I love my NutriBullet to death) and/or a couple of good Blender Bottles. And most importantly keep reminding yourself that what you're going through is going to be so worth it!!!
I'm on day 5 of my 2 week re-op, and so far I have been quite selfish and refused to cook or grocery shop for my husband. Instead, he has been making me a plain chicken breast on the grill while he makes himself a steak, and picking up his own groceries and some of mine so I can avoid the grocery store depression. I feel really lucky to have him supporting me so much. This phase has been so hard for me so far and I can't imagine having to cook or buy food I want to eat so badly but can't have! The only advice I can give you is maybe to bite the bullet and meal prep a whole bunch of meals right now so you just have to heat them up for the next couple of weeks. But definitely stuff yourself full of plain chicken and protein shakes first! Maybe ask the hubby to help you with the shopping and cooking more so you don't have the temptation?
Hello all!
I'm having a difficult time eating. I can only ear about 2/3 cup of food and I'm full for hours. I get hot flashes if I eat more than that or even if I wait 30 minutes. How much should I be eating at 1 year 8 months? How many cups per sitting? How often and how many meals a day?
hi all, I am exactly 1 month out from my VSG. I was really lucky in that things went completely smoothly, I was up and on my feet in just a few hours, and have not had a single problem taking in my required liquids and protein since the very beginning. Haven't thrown up even once, nor have I experienced any heart burn or indigestion. I lost 22 pounds in the three months leading up to surgery, and have lost a whopping 26 in the month since. All in all I am feeling f@#%'n amazing and wish I had done this years ago.
My question...I know that we should do everything we can to take advantage of the honeymoon stage. I am still not on a completely full texture diet...still have 2 weeks of chopped foods to go. Per day, I have been averaging between 75 and 90 grams of protein with a total caloric intake of between 650 and 750. Does this sound right? What were others doing during their first several months as they strove to meet their goals? I am not hungry, which is amazing, and part of me feels like I could actually lower my caloric intake.
I would love to hear from others their thoughts and suggestions.
Thanks.
Mathew
Hi Leah,
You need to get a new nutritionist. Period.
They are supposed to give you tools to help with your success, not shame and yell at you. I am appalled that this is happening to you! Seriously, find someone else!
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hello all,
I am a newbie here and this is my first post. I am in the preparation stage for gastric bypass. I have to have 6 months of nutrition appointments per my health insurance provider, Cigna so currently I am meeting with the nutritionist and getting all of the pre-op stuff done. Looking at end of October or beginning of November as a surgery date. I have my fourth nutritionist appointment this Friday.
I am 5'2" and 235 pounds.
My nutritionist is really mean to me and is forcing me to lose weight prior to surgery. I am trying. I swear I am and after cutting out all soda and working out I lost 6 pounds. She wanted me to lose another 5 pounds but sadly I got depressed at trying to do everything I am suppose to do for her and gained 4 pounds back. I am so scared to go to my nutritionist appointment this Friday because I know she is going to yell at me. Literally. She will yell. She is not nice at all. She has not come out and said it but she implies that if I don't lose this weight she won't allow me to have the surgery which confuses me as she is just the nutritionist.
My question is has anyone here had their surgery delayed or cancelled because of not meeting weight loss goals per their nutritionist prior to surgery? Does a nutritionist have that kind of power? thanks all. I am really in a sensitive state right now so please no shaming or negative kindness.
thanks
Leah