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Topic: RE: protein...... protein..... protien... I am still coming up short
I've managed to get mine in everyday by making a 60 gram of protein drink every night.
Topic: RE: protein...... protein..... protien... I am still coming up short
BAHAHAHAHAH.... i AM ONLY 2 MONTHS OUT.... STUPID PROTEIN.. IF i GOT MORE IN i COULD THINK STRAIGHT
BAHAHAHAHAH.... i AM ONLY 2 MONTHS OUT.... STUPID PROTEIN.. IF i GOT MORE IN i COULD THINK STRAIGHT Topic: protein...... protein..... protien... I am still coming up short
I am about 3 months out now.... and eating is becoming easier... I am balancing my meals, making my lunch etc etc
But I still continually fall short on my protein levels..
I journal everything I eat and drink in my fitness pal....
I need some ideas.. other than greek yogurt.... blech....
example for lunch tomorrow:
1 tbsp green beens
1 sausage
1 teaspoon sauted mushrooms
breakfast: the hardest meal of day for me.. time is always an issue.... I usuall have a large glass of low fat milk (also don't feel like eating) or a glass of v8
when I find I make smoothies... I never finish them... it takes me until lunch time to finish them.. and I am full...and cannot get lunch in....
Dinner:
usually some sort of protein chicken or beef or hamburger based
veggie
ok.. maybe I am just whining and i have to suck it up... and get the dam protein in right....
ok... thanks for listening....
But I still continually fall short on my protein levels..
I journal everything I eat and drink in my fitness pal....
I need some ideas.. other than greek yogurt.... blech....
example for lunch tomorrow:
1 tbsp green beens
1 sausage
1 teaspoon sauted mushrooms
breakfast: the hardest meal of day for me.. time is always an issue.... I usuall have a large glass of low fat milk (also don't feel like eating) or a glass of v8
when I find I make smoothies... I never finish them... it takes me until lunch time to finish them.. and I am full...and cannot get lunch in....
Dinner:
usually some sort of protein chicken or beef or hamburger based
veggie
ok.. maybe I am just whining and i have to suck it up... and get the dam protein in right....
ok... thanks for listening....
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
those nsv's are even better than the pounds sometimes! i went to goodwill the other day where i could never find clothes before and bought pants 5 sizes smaller! from a brand i could not fit in before, i was so excited! i tried on 5 pairs of pantsand they all fit. it felt great.
congrats!
i have a hard time with scrambled eggs too, they make me nauseous but i can eat most everything else,
i actually had a mini dump on a protein bar, it was kind of weird, it had less sugar and carbs than yogurt and 30g of protein but made me sick.
i think stair stepping down in weight loss seesm to be the norm!
congrats!
i have a hard time with scrambled eggs too, they make me nauseous but i can eat most everything else,
i actually had a mini dump on a protein bar, it was kind of weird, it had less sugar and carbs than yogurt and 30g of protein but made me sick.
i think stair stepping down in weight loss seesm to be the norm!
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Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
I'll be out 4 weeks tomorrow and I'm down a total of 21.5 since the surgery on 11/16 and down 33 from my initial consultation in June.
I had a meeting with my nutritionist today and discovered that I need to eat more protein. It will help me lose weight. My pouch loves everything too...except for scrambled eggs for some reason? Hmmm?
Anyway...I am inclined to eat crap so it's a real struggle for me. I need to get out and do more walking. I decided to join a gym though because walking outside when it's 35 or 40 degrees doesn't do it for me.
I am currently stalled. I can only get an ounce or two off in a day but I think that when I increase the protein that will help me to kick start things again.
I'm having non scale victories...wearing size 20 jeans...I used to wear a size 26 over the summer, and wearing things more comfortably. I am down a total of 17 inches! That feels good. Even my feet are feeling smaller...not as puffy. Sooo good and I'm so glad I did this!
I had a meeting with my nutritionist today and discovered that I need to eat more protein. It will help me lose weight. My pouch loves everything too...except for scrambled eggs for some reason? Hmmm?
Anyway...I am inclined to eat crap so it's a real struggle for me. I need to get out and do more walking. I decided to join a gym though because walking outside when it's 35 or 40 degrees doesn't do it for me.
I am currently stalled. I can only get an ounce or two off in a day but I think that when I increase the protein that will help me to kick start things again.
I'm having non scale victories...wearing size 20 jeans...I used to wear a size 26 over the summer, and wearing things more comfortably. I am down a total of 17 inches! That feels good. Even my feet are feeling smaller...not as puffy. Sooo good and I'm so glad I did this!
Topic: RE: A little depression?
Ok, I saw my surgeon today.. Not great news. He thinks I have either a stricture or an ulcer.. to make me really happy he said it could be both. Now I'm waiting for insurace to approve the endoscopy that will confirm. SOOOO not happy.
HW 274. CW 129
Topic: RE: A little depression?
Kelly,
We ALL have gone through this and (are still) going through this sometimes. I feel the same way you do. If I could, I think I would not have had this surgery. However...
One thing I noticed is that unless I eat - make myself eat - slowly - sit back after a long chew, rest then chew another small bite...I also have a hard time and my pouch hurts. If I eat-provided I take longer to eat and don't give up-I start to feel better and have succeeded in not having to do the protein shakes anymore.
Try nuts. Try crunchy stuff. I do better with stuff that is crunchy than stuff that is soft-and meat is not a consistent friend to me right now (even chicken). I eat nuts and Golean Crunch cereal.
If you need to though - go back to the shakes-as Apple said it is the easiest way to get your protein in and you need that.
It does get better over time. I have finally given in to the fact that my tummy is never going to be the same. the benefit is that we will lose weight....and even though that is what I wanted I didn't anticipate it happening like this.
Time. It takes time. Try not to worry so much about it. Do what you can to get protein. I even started drinking diet soda again-which to me helps my tummy feel better. Someone else posted that on this group-and it is true-it helps me. I read about drinking it on the Mayo Hospital site and other than calcium depletion I couldn't see anything detrimental about it. I don't drink them like I used to - mostly because along with everything else-I can't!
Make sure, too, like Apple said to check with your doctor.
You better let us know when you are going through such a spell! That's what we are here for
We ALL have gone through this and (are still) going through this sometimes. I feel the same way you do. If I could, I think I would not have had this surgery. However...
One thing I noticed is that unless I eat - make myself eat - slowly - sit back after a long chew, rest then chew another small bite...I also have a hard time and my pouch hurts. If I eat-provided I take longer to eat and don't give up-I start to feel better and have succeeded in not having to do the protein shakes anymore.
Try nuts. Try crunchy stuff. I do better with stuff that is crunchy than stuff that is soft-and meat is not a consistent friend to me right now (even chicken). I eat nuts and Golean Crunch cereal.
If you need to though - go back to the shakes-as Apple said it is the easiest way to get your protein in and you need that.
It does get better over time. I have finally given in to the fact that my tummy is never going to be the same. the benefit is that we will lose weight....and even though that is what I wanted I didn't anticipate it happening like this.
Time. It takes time. Try not to worry so much about it. Do what you can to get protein. I even started drinking diet soda again-which to me helps my tummy feel better. Someone else posted that on this group-and it is true-it helps me. I read about drinking it on the Mayo Hospital site and other than calcium depletion I couldn't see anything detrimental about it. I don't drink them like I used to - mostly because along with everything else-I can't!
Make sure, too, like Apple said to check with your doctor.
You better let us know when you are going through such a spell! That's what we are here for
Topic: RE: A little depression?
so sorry you are having a hard time, at about 3 weeks out i was so depressed, i was crying over nothing, i do know that the shift in hormones and body chemistry can do a number on you, i felt like a crazy person for now reason,.
the food changes are tough too. are you getting your vitamins in? also being dehydrated and if you arent able to eat alot, you could be having low blood sugar which can make you feel nauseous and depressed and generally wacky.
if you can do the shakes it is the fastest easiest way to get some in, made with milk it gives you 39grams. if there are certain foods or things that work better for you, then just go with it, i have eaten the same thing for days in a row. for some reason chicken and refired beans are my friend. maybe your pouch isnt ready for tougher textues? chew your food alot? not sure.
have you called your surgeon? my friend who had surgery a week after me had stomach aches and felt awful and wound up that she had a leak. so i would make sure that physically you are ok.
i hope you feel better soon, being depressed is no fun. i felt like having a temper tantrum.....lol i feel better now thank goodness!!
the food changes are tough too. are you getting your vitamins in? also being dehydrated and if you arent able to eat alot, you could be having low blood sugar which can make you feel nauseous and depressed and generally wacky.
if you can do the shakes it is the fastest easiest way to get some in, made with milk it gives you 39grams. if there are certain foods or things that work better for you, then just go with it, i have eaten the same thing for days in a row. for some reason chicken and refired beans are my friend. maybe your pouch isnt ready for tougher textues? chew your food alot? not sure.
have you called your surgeon? my friend who had surgery a week after me had stomach aches and felt awful and wound up that she had a leak. so i would make sure that physically you are ok.
i hope you feel better soon, being depressed is no fun. i felt like having a temper tantrum.....lol i feel better now thank goodness!!
Support Group for Fall 2011 WLS! Please come and join!
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Topic: RE: Death in my Family and didn't even use my Paxil
sorry to hear about your loss!
i hope you get to hear the service!
i am glad you have been able to cope so well, depression is all about managing it and rolling with the punches so to speak, being at a point where you can recognise when you need a little extra help and being able to enjoy life the rest of the time is wonderful!! so happy for you in that regard!
i hope you get to hear the service!
i am glad you have been able to cope so well, depression is all about managing it and rolling with the punches so to speak, being at a point where you can recognise when you need a little extra help and being able to enjoy life the rest of the time is wonderful!! so happy for you in that regard!
