Question:
3 weeks postop unable to do protein drinks

My WLS Nutritionist really wants me on liquids still. She hasn't said full or even mentioned going to any other stages. I've lost 35lbs. She claims it's in my mind to eat now, when it isn't. I've tried eggs, apple sauce, refried beans and I've done well. She told me to start intoducing new foods..but what? I bought baby food and it was okay. Not to be desired though. I don't care for pureed home cooked meals. The sight makes me gag. What should I do? Can someone tell me what should I be eating now and is my new tummy ready for it yet? Need more protein!    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 15, 2001)

September 15, 2001
You can go to a health food store, they have many kinds of powdered protein. Find the one with the MOST grams of protein, NO sugar, fewest carbs, fewest calories. You can add a bit in to everything you are eating. It goes well in cream of wheat, unsweetened applesauce, oatmeal, etc. I discuss this and a variety of other WLS helpful hints on my website at http://www.lkdobson.homestead.com and you can go directly there and see/print out any info you find to be useful. Good luck to you !!!
   — Lisa D.

September 20, 2001
Pea soup, tuna on crackers, cheese.....try some of these things. I'm not real big on the protein drinks. I have 1 or 2 a week. I'm 2 months post-op and down 40 lbs.
   — careywatkins