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Hi I'm a vegan. I use both unflavored soy (jarrow) and pea protein (unjury). The soy protein works well mixed with soy milk, cacao powder and stevia. I found the pea protein was better mixed with savory items like veggie broth. I just ordered another mixed unflavored protein powder but don't know how it will be. I also stared a group for veg*s and would love folks to join. http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Vegans_Vegetarians/tab,0/page,1/
I think there's enough sodium in so many things, that you don't need to drink broth to get it.
Maybe im not understanding why you are drinking it. I only used broth during my pre op diet to stave off hunger.
If you are worried about electrolytes, the nutritionist at my clinic said you can replenish with G2 Gatorade, or by adding orange juice to water at a 1:4 ratio (I.e. 1 quarter cup of juice to 1 litre of water) and adding a pinch of salt.
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Yes, I've eaten baby food, actually it was a suggestion by the nutritionist as I was moving from 1 stage to the other. Felt like an idiot shopping for baby food with no baby. 
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Thanks, I've tried several, just plain too salty and intolerable. I know the need for sodium, and know I would still need to get in the water too, but there isn't any protein in this stuff - just salt and a strong aftertaste.
Hi All, I had my surgery 8 years ago on Jan 8th 2009 and in 15 months I lost 116lbs. Then the creep started to happen. Just 10lbs at first and I was OK then 10 more and so on until I've gained back 65lbs. No reason for the gain, I just took my eye off the ball. Stopped doing the work. I remember being told at a meeting by someone "Who we were is who we will always be if we forget to work at being different."
I got back on track and on Jan 9 2017 I pretended I had surgery and started the 2 week liquid diet. Followed the post surgery diet to the letter which is helping me kick the sugar and Carb addition. I happy to report as of Monday I lost 17lbs. Yes 17lbs in 1 week. It was hard. VERY HARD. I was very VERY hungry but I kept with it and it is getting better. I am grateful that my band still works. I will do this until this coming Monday then I start week 3 or phase 3 puree diet for two weeks then stage 4 soft solid foods for two more weeks. I am hoping that this will give me the weight loss to motivate me to keep going. This is a commitment I make to myself. Getting back on track and getting back to feeling well is what it is all about.
Hi when I had my surgery I did use baby food. I added it to Tomato soup and It was wonderful. It help me get in my protein and a great transport for work. Good luck to you.
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I'm getting sleeved two weeks from Wednesday, and trying to plan in advance for the stages of eating afterwards. Given the nature of eating soft / pureed foods, commercial baby food came to mind as an easy, transportable way of getting protein in. I haven't researched the nutritional content of the "meat" items that are available, but just wondering if anyone else has tried and had any experience with this? Thanks!
Grazing can definitely sabotage your weight loss efforts. Now if you can pre plan those snacks that your grazing on it might help you get back on track cuz now it isn't mindless grazing plus you know you'll have something to look forward to during your day & not feel deprived of anything.
Distracting yourself with anything other than eating will help. Some carry around water bottles & take a sip of that rather than reaching for food. You can write in a journal, color in one of those adult coloring books, read, take a walk etc. Me I like to do all of those things & update my Amazon wishlist. lol 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
I am 6 days post vertical sleeve and having difficulty getting broth down. The taste is terrible. Can I substitute a salt tablet instead (with additional water of course)?
no, you can't substitute a salt tablet. Why would you? The point of broth is for the small amount of protein it provides, plus fluid.
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