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Sugar free Torani syrup it is what they use at coffee stands to flavor the drinks! :D there are a ton of flavors! I use them especially when I want a sweet treat! :) I actually just use peanut butter itself as I can't really stand powder consistency haha. You're welcome! Also take a look at theworldaccordingtoeggface she has amazing recipes and has given me so many great ideas! Also Pinterest is a great guide for trying different things out of the box that perhaps you haven't thought of!
So I myself am 5 months post-op from having the sleeve and I was worried about the same things you are, at first it was a struggle but now i've got a routine down. So what I did during my liquid/puree stage was I made pot roast in the crock pot with potatoes and veggies and my family ate it too and I just blended mine up in the Ninja. (gross sounding I know and gross looking but tasted amazing!) so as long as you have a food processor you'll be okay! You can blend up tuna, crab, chicken salad really anything that you could make into a stew can be blended down to meet your needs! You will have to find a protein powder or shake that you like though because otherwise you may not get enough protein and that won't be good. I would say try out some different brands of ready to drink shakes and powders now I can recommend Premier they have a chocolate one (that is the only one i can tolerate and it's yummy) and then Unjury for the powders and they have a chicken noodle soup powder! Just be careful with the powders don't add them to heat! I learned that the hard way :') it like changes the consistency and its gross.
Good luck on your journey!
Can you do the unjury unflavored mixed with other foods vs. as a drink (i.e. cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.)?
Surgery Date June 3, 2016
HW: 329 W at first consult 290. SW 238, LW 128, CW 139
Thanks! What is the SF torani?
yes, powdered peanut butter is a life saver.
Okay so you're a month out are you on soft food diet?? because you could do tuna fish which is high in protein too, the thing is you don't have to just do the powders, I personally cannot tolerate the smell of the powder when it makes me sick. The ready to drink I stick to is premier (only the chocolate) and they're 30 grams of protein I drink one of those a day and make my own shakes I use the Oikos triple zero yogurt if you get the tub it has 22 grams of protein for a cup (which might be a lot for you right now) but even half a cup is good and then you can add either unflavored unjury or vanilla to the yogurt for a boost! Peanut butter is a good hider in that it hides the gross flavor haha. It has been my best friend. You can always use the SF Torani too to hide the flavor of powders. Unjury is the only powder I can tolerate too so you're not alone!!
Good luck!
I am considering bariatric surgery and the thought of having to drink milk and protein shakes makes me want to gag already. I can't stand the taste of milk. And while once every year or two I might enjoy a chocolate malted frappe (milk shake for those not in New England). I don't crave milk shakes nor enjoy any other than chocolate ones.
How can I make Turkey, Beef, Pork or Chicken stew flavored protein shakes? I LOVE the flavor of meats. I can see myself making a stew of some form that is high in protein, then running it through a blender.
But if I find out that after surgery I have to live on protein powder and milk, I won't go down this path because I won't be able to get this stuff down.
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I actually had a hard time with bariatric specific vitamins, and use regular vitamins instead. Might be worth trying.
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
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Yes, the brand of capsules and the chewable's I've taken have both been bariatric brands recommended by my surgeon and his team. I don't know if they might be too strong? or I may just be sensitive. No, I don't have any discomfort like I said I have to have food in my stomach and then take the vitamin then eat right afterward or I get sick :/ it's annoying haha. I only use a little water just to get the capsule down my throat but not enough to cause discomfort.
Are you taking bariatric specific vitamins? I have found I tolerate them better. I am taking capsules as well because I couldn't tolerate the chewable ones.
Are you having any discomfort taking them in the middle of your meal, other than the adding liquid when you eat? If not, I would keep on that track for a while and then try switching it up again.
Good luck!
hi all,
I am a month, well almost, post VGS. I am having major problems getting enough protein and liquid a day. The powders break my mouth out and the pre made shakes make me vomit. Isopure does too- plus it dries my mouth. I've tried unjury and it seems to be the best. I can sometimes tolerate a 4-6 oz shake but that only gets me 20g of protein.
I spent 10 days in the hospital post-op because of major complications. I really don't want to be readmitted for dehydration. It seems like I can go one day and do great on my steps/exercise goal but the next day I am knocked out. I know it is because of the protein and water.
Any suggestions from other newbies or veterans? I really want to be successful.
Thanks!
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