Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 19:13:47 -0000, bigronwebb wrote: >I'm still having a problem getting my protein. I try to make sure >that WHEN I eat, it is the highest possible protein content >possible, but I can only tolerate eating 1-2 times a day. I've >tried protein shakes and even the Isopure " fruit " drinks from GNC, >but they taste so aweful that I can't drink them. The thing with >the Isopure I don't think is completely the fault of the protein >either... I don't like the " carrying " flavors. My mom will be doing >my cooking for the next few weeks and she'll be putting unflavored >protein powder in many things... hopefully I'll finally get enough. >I'm still not home yet. I thought I was going to spend a week or >two in Modesto, with my grandmother. I'm already sick of being here >and just want to go home. I'll go home on Monday or Tuesday. > >One thing I've been curious about, which no one has said anything >about... when due the Steri-Strips come off? I place them all the >time in the ER setting and we generally tell people that after 7-10 >days, if they don't fall off already, that they can go ahead and >remove them. Is that also the case with MY Steri-Strips? I see >little hairs starting to grow through them (they had to shave my >hairy belly), and worried that if they are on too long, it will be >much more painful to remove them. Ron, OK.. First thing.. Don't worry too much about getting all the protein you need right now. I had similar problems the first six to eight weeks post-op. I lived on scrambled eggs and diced ham (one egg and a slice of deli-ham lasted two meals), tuna salad, grilled salmon, etc. I couldn't handle the protein shakes either and to top it off, I was lactose product intolerant. Like I said, it took nearly eight weeks before I could get the full 80 grams of protein in during a day. Do the best you can and things will work out. Just make sure you go for the protein and liquids first!! My steri-strips finally came off after about three weeks. Routine showers finally washed them off without any real problems pulling on new hair. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 19:13:47 -0000, bigronwebb wrote: >I'm still having a problem getting my protein. I try to make sure >that WHEN I eat, it is the highest possible protein content >possible, but I can only tolerate eating 1-2 times a day. I've >tried protein shakes and even the Isopure " fruit " drinks from GNC, >but they taste so aweful that I can't drink them. The thing with >the Isopure I don't think is completely the fault of the protein >either... I don't like the " carrying " flavors. My mom will be doing >my cooking for the next few weeks and she'll be putting unflavored >protein powder in many things... hopefully I'll finally get enough. >I'm still not home yet. I thought I was going to spend a week or >two in Modesto, with my grandmother. I'm already sick of being here >and just want to go home. I'll go home on Monday or Tuesday. > >One thing I've been curious about, which no one has said anything >about... when due the Steri-Strips come off? I place them all the >time in the ER setting and we generally tell people that after 7-10 >days, if they don't fall off already, that they can go ahead and >remove them. Is that also the case with MY Steri-Strips? I see >little hairs starting to grow through them (they had to shave my >hairy belly), and worried that if they are on too long, it will be >much more painful to remove them. Ron, OK.. First thing.. Don't worry too much about getting all the protein you need right now. I had similar problems the first six to eight weeks post-op. I lived on scrambled eggs and diced ham (one egg and a slice of deli-ham lasted two meals), tuna salad, grilled salmon, etc. I couldn't handle the protein shakes either and to top it off, I was lactose product intolerant. Like I said, it took nearly eight weeks before I could get the full 80 grams of protein in during a day. Do the best you can and things will work out. Just make sure you go for the protein and liquids first!! My steri-strips finally came off after about three weeks. Routine showers finally washed them off without any real problems pulling on new hair. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 Hi Ron, You probably will not be able to get all your protein in for awhile. Do not worry yet, you have plenty of time. You will see a difference in another couple of weeks, just be patient and eat when you can. My favorite Isopure is the blue raspberry, not an after taste, have you tried that one ? Over lots of ice too, yum ! I do not care for any of the other flavors at all. PW lap ds 7-15-03 down 116 pounds and counting 5' 3 " sw/cw/goal~(healthy) 320/204/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Ron... Your doing just fine on the protein...exactly what is expected at this point. For Me...At 3 weeks the swelling on my stomach went down and I could suddenly eat double what I could before...like instead of only one egg, I could eat an egg, couple pieces of bacon and 1/2 a piece of toast. It suddenly became much easier to get in enough protein. Just keep doing what you are doing you have a good protein plan going. The steri-strips....Lets see...I babied mine and still had a few at my one month office visit, which Dr. K promptly removed. You are probably safe helping them fall off if your incision is looking good...but a call to the office and asking their protocol would be wise. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Ron... Your doing just fine on the protein...exactly what is expected at this point. For Me...At 3 weeks the swelling on my stomach went down and I could suddenly eat double what I could before...like instead of only one egg, I could eat an egg, couple pieces of bacon and 1/2 a piece of toast. It suddenly became much easier to get in enough protein. Just keep doing what you are doing you have a good protein plan going. The steri-strips....Lets see...I babied mine and still had a few at my one month office visit, which Dr. K promptly removed. You are probably safe helping them fall off if your incision is looking good...but a call to the office and asking their protocol would be wise. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Ron, Congrats on this new endeavor in your life...everything will (and I promis you this) work out just fine...don't think about it too hard...just follow the doctor's plans and you will get that protein yesd...yes at this stage your taste buds and sense of smell are EXTREMELY sensitive for some odd reason..BUT it does get easier..and for me, in regards to the steri strips, they stayed on a very very long time which probably is alot of the reason why I didn't ooze not once..mines stayed on all throughout the hospital, when i got home back to Houston, TX and about 2 weeks after that...but boy did they itch bad..you are doing great..God Bless in a speedy recovery -a aka Ms.Diva (Houston, TX) Pre-OP: 303lbs Surgery Date: 08/13/03 Current Weight: 220lb Ideal Goal that I would Be Happy With: 150lb The Weight That I am Dying For: 130lb > I'm still having a problem getting my protein. I try to make sure > that WHEN I eat, it is the highest possible protein content > possible, but I can only tolerate eating 1-2 times a day. I've > tried protein shakes and even the Isopure " fruit " drinks from GNC, > but they taste so aweful that I can't drink them. The thing with > the Isopure I don't think is completely the fault of the protein > either... I don't like the " carrying " flavors. My mom will be doing > my cooking for the next few weeks and she'll be putting unflavored > protein powder in many things... hopefully I'll finally get enough. > I'm still not home yet. I thought I was going to spend a week or > two in Modesto, with my grandmother. I'm already sick of being here > and just want to go home. I'll go home on Monday or Tuesday. > > One thing I've been curious about, which no one has said anything > about... when due the Steri-Strips come off? I place them all the > time in the ER setting and we generally tell people that after 7-10 > days, if they don't fall off already, that they can go ahead and > remove them. Is that also the case with MY Steri-Strips? I see > little hairs starting to grow through them (they had to shave my > hairy belly), and worried that if they are on too long, it will be > much more painful to remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi all, Just wanted to write and let everyone know that I did it...It was a wonderful experience and I have NO regrets..I am 10 days post op today,and according to my scales I am down 16lbs.The only problem i am having is with the clear protien drinks..they make me gag..but other than that all is GREAT!!Dr. A and his staff are WONDERFUL people,but ya'll already know that huh?Have a great day!!Love,Genie Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi I know that the isopure is nasty. I mix it with some juice ans it goes down much better. Kira ---- Regina <floydsgurl2002@...> wrote: > Hi all, > > Just wanted to write and let everyone know that I did it...It was a wonderful experience and I have NO regrets..I am 10 days post op today,and according to my scales I am down 16lbs.The only problem i am having is with the clear protien drinks..they make me gag..but other than that all is GREAT!!Dr. A and his staff are WONDERFUL people,but ya'll already know that huh?Have a great day!! > > > Love,Genie > > --------------------------------- > Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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