Re: 5 days lap band

[Guest guest]

Hi, , you're only a very few days out.

Protein is important, but in the first couple of weeks , many people

can't get the 50-60 gm a day in that women need.

I'd suggest getting some Osopure protein drinks from GNC - they are not

bad-tasting, and have both good calories and good protein (you need

decent calories to heal).

The " Nectar " protein from online is also good. but milk and milk

products are also good forms of protein - make puddings, drink the

drinkable yogurt, eat regular yougurt, have some lower-cal ice cream.

Are you on FULL liquids yet? If so, it's easy them - full loquids is

ANY food blended smooth and thinned so you could get it through a

straw. It's the CONSISTENCY that is impt, not the type of food. Blend

and thin:

-any meaty soup. those with beans too are ideal

-any meaty spaghetti sauce

- chili

- refried beans - add some guacamole or salsa if you want, then blend

- any canned meats (blend smooth, thin with broth

- any canned or cooked fruit or veggie

- any juice

-any protein drink

- put a tsp or 2 of creamu peanut butter into things - good protein

(but high fat, so you'll want to have much less later)

Just do the best you can. A few weeks of not entirely meeting the

p;rotein needs is ok; you will do fine with it soon.

Sandy R

lots more!

>

> I had my lap-band done on the 18th. I'm having a real problem with

> getting the protein in. i have a weak stomach and if i

can

> taste it i can't get it down. I tried s/f jello. Can you do it by

the

> teaspoon and just add a little to yogurt, jello, etc. Other than

that

> i feel good. But i know that the protein is important. I'd like any

> help i can get. I was 313 at my first dr. appt. in oct, 290 day of

> surgery, and 177 this morning. Thanks. LINDA send to my e-mail (

> stevecorrao@...

>

[Guest guest]

Forgot to say that I LOVE your optimism! :-)

You said you were 290 the day of surgery 5 days ago, and 177 today!

:-) :-) I know you probably meant 277 - but this is great! You'll get

to 177 soon enough!

Still, this is a pretty fasty drop, so dio be sure you're getting good

calories in to heal A good goal for now would be about 2000 cal a day,

but you may not be able to do that all quite yet.

Sandy R

>

> I had my lap-band done on the 18th. I'm having a real problem with

> getting the protein in. i have a weak stomach and if i

can

> taste it i can't get it down. I tried s/f jello. Can you do it by

the

> teaspoon and just add a little to yogurt, jello, etc. Other than

that

> i feel good. But i know that the protein is important. I'd like any

> help i can get. I was 313 at my first dr. appt. in oct, 290 day of

> surgery, and 177 this morning. Thanks. LINDA send to my e-mail (

> stevecorrao@...

>

[Guest guest]

177 would be great. I forgot to mention heartburn. I seem to get this awhile

after i eat, and also have a little at night. What do i take, i think it has to

be liquid. also is " hi protein ensure good to drink " That probably does not

taste to bad. Thanks

Sandy <MoonshadowRN@...> wrote: Hi, , you're only a very few days

out.

Protein is important, but in the first couple of weeks , many people

can't get the 50-60 gm a day in that women need.

I'd suggest getting some Osopure protein drinks from GNC - they are not

bad-tasting, and have both good calories and good protein (you need

decent calories to heal).

The " Nectar " protein from online is also good. but milk and milk

products are also good forms of protein - make puddings, drink the

drinkable yogurt, eat regular yougurt, have some lower-cal ice cream.

Are you on FULL liquids yet? If so, it's easy them - full loquids is

ANY food blended smooth and thinned so you could get it through a

straw. It's the CONSISTENCY that is impt, not the type of food. Blend

and thin:

-any meaty soup. those with beans too are ideal

-any meaty spaghetti sauce

- chili

- refried beans - add some guacamole or salsa if you want, then blend

- any canned meats (blend smooth, thin with broth

- any canned or cooked fruit or veggie

- any juice

-any protein drink

- put a tsp or 2 of creamu peanut butter into things - good protein

(but high fat, so you'll want to have much less later)

Just do the best you can. A few weeks of not entirely meeting the

p;rotein needs is ok; you will do fine with it soon.

Sandy R

lots more!

>

> I had my lap-band done on the 18th. I'm having a real problem with

> getting the protein in. i have a weak stomach and if i

can

> taste it i can't get it down. I tried s/f jello. Can you do it by

the

> teaspoon and just add a little to yogurt, jello, etc. Other than

that

> i feel good. But i know that the protein is important. I'd like any

> help i can get. I was 313 at my first dr. appt. in oct, 290 day of

> surgery, and 177 this morning. Thanks. LINDA send to my e-mail (

> stevecorrao@...

>

[Guest guest]

Ensure is not a very great choice. despite the TV ads, Ensure is

geared toward medically ill people needing higher calories - so it is

not meant for weight loss, and doesn't have great levels of protein.

If you really need a protein drink (and you can easily get enough

protein from the blended foods so you don't need protein drinks), GNC

has several choices. And many of us - including me - think Unjury is

the best-tastinf drink, plus good protein with lower-cals. you can

get it online only at www.unjury.com The chocolate and valilla are

excellent, haven't tried the fruit ones. The unflavored is also ok,

but does not mix in hot things.

Don't get a lot, becuase after you are back on soft foods, one of the

most basic band rules is to AVOID all liquid calories - juices,

protein drinks, milkshakes, sodas (diet or not), etc. No liquid works

with the band-we want to use our " calorie quota " only for the foods

that will fill us and meet nutrition needs. The only exception is

nonfat milk - 1-2 glasses a day are ok, for the calcium.

A bit of heartburn might be ok, but not much. Youi're still very new,

and have a lot of stomach swelling that can cause the reflux thiat is

heartburn. As you heal, the reflux should resolve completely.

if it does not, it will need to be investigated.

since the heartburn hurts the stomach and esophagus that are trying

to heal, please call your band surfeon about it, and ask what med to

use. common ones used for band reflux are nexium, prolosec, protonix,

and OTC prevacid. All are good.

These things are also impy, and some can ewncourage reflux, so stop

them:

- avoid citrus if you have reflux (OJ, tomato juice or sauces,coffee,

tea, all caffeine). Coffee is not a great thing with the band

(caffeine and acid) but most people can do ok with one cup a day. but

since you have reflux, it would be good to stop it now, as it

encourages reflux.

- avoid drinking (or eating, later) within 2 hrs of bedtime. this

encourages reflux.

- avoid these foods that encourage reflux: mint, chocolate, spicy

foods,

- be sure to avpoid meds larger than an aspirin. They can get stuckk

and csause damage and reflux. THis is a good rule forever, with the

band.

- avoid ANY meds at bedtime - take them one hour before with a glass

of water to wash them completely thru the popuch , and rinse the

pouch out.

Did you get a fluoroscopy at the hospital after banding? This checks

the band position. If you didn't, and the reflux consinues or

worsens, a fluoro would e wise.

A couple other thingd the docs sometimes forget to discuss:

- VERY VERY good birth control. Any wt loss, even 10#, casues a big

fertility increase, and there are lots of unexpected pregnancies that

surely disrupt band loss for 12-18 mo.

- a daily chewable multi vit - as all US adults need, banded or not.

the chewable Centrums or generic forms are idea. chewable, so it is

not too big. We don't need any other supplements if we are eating ok.

And I meant ISOPURE, not OSIPURE. My typing is tererible, and my

arthritis in my hands is bothersome and I can't type well.

Please leet us know how you are doing - we care!

Sandy R

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> > I had my lap-band done on the 18th. I'm having a real problem

with

> > getting the protein in. i have a weak stomach and if i

> can

> > taste it i can't get it down. I tried s/f jello. Can you do it by

> the

> > teaspoon and just add a little to yogurt, jello, etc. Other than

> that

> > i feel good. But i know that the protein is important. I'd like

any

> > help i can get. I was 313 at my first dr. appt. in oct, 290 day

of

> > surgery, and 177 this morning. Thanks. LINDA send to my e-mail (

> > stevecorrao@

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

folks, please check your emails for accuracy. steve, you lost 112

pounds since last friday?

george

>

> I had my lap-band done on the 18th. I'm having a real problem with

> getting the protein in. i have a weak stomach and if i

can

> taste it i can't get it down. I tried s/f jello. Can you do it by

the

> teaspoon and just add a little to yogurt, jello, etc. Other than

that

> i feel good. But i know that the protein is important. I'd like any

> help i can get. I was 313 at my first dr. appt. in oct, 290 day of

> surgery, and 177 this morning. Thanks. LINDA send to my e-mail (

> stevecorrao@...

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, gang--

My 2 cents worth--Unjury has aspartame, which makes it a no-no in my

book. Aspartame has been shown to increase insulin levels just like

sugar does--or so I've been told ;-) I much preferred Wellements Pro

Blend 55, as I could get almost all my protein in one shake. The

chocolate fudge, blended with coffee, actually tastes decent (I'm not

fond of Isopure either-0-another " delicate stomach, I'm afraid. I

found the ProBlend on <VitaminShoppe.com> It comes either in a big

container with 13 servings, or in handy single-serving bottles that

you can add cold water to and shake.

-

>

> Ensure is not a very great choice. despite the TV ads, Ensure is

> geared toward medically ill people needing higher calories - so it is

> not meant for weight loss, and doesn't have great levels of protein.

> If you really need a protein drink (and you can easily get enough

> protein from the blended foods so you don't need protein drinks), GNC

> has several choices. And many of us - including me - think Unjury is

> the best-tastinf drink, plus good protein with lower-cals. you can

> get it online only at www.unjury.com The chocolate and valilla are

> excellent, haven't tried the fruit ones. The unflavored is also ok,

> but does not mix in hot things.

[Guest guest]

Re: 5 days lap band

>My 2 cents worth--Unjury has aspartame, which makes it a no-no in my

>book. Aspartame has been shown to increase insulin levels just like

>sugar does--or so I've been told ;-) I much preferred Wellements Pro

>Blend 55, as I could get almost all my protein in one shake. The

No comment on the aspartame or other artificial sweeteners. Don't know.

However, if the product you describe has 55 grams of protein, it is probably a

protein overdose. From what I've read and heard the body can't process more

than 20-30 grams of protein at once, and the rest goes to the kidneys which

aren't happy with that much excess.

Besides, if you're on solid foods by now you should be getting all of your

protein from solid foods, except for that coming from skim or lowfat milk.

dan

I'm thankful for those who are thankful for the things they've done....Arlington

www.mylapband.tk or www.riverofdata.com

Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/27/03

355/323/206/190

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Just thought I would share, that Lindora.com has cream soups with added

protein (15g/per serving, I believe) and they taste OK. There is also a passion

fruit drink that has 12 or 15g of protein that is actually very tasty. I put the

protein infused soups in with my mashed potato's when I was on the full liquid

and soft phases post op. Of course with the full liquid phase I thinned them

down to the right consistency.

I do get most of my protein, if not all from solid sources, but there are

those odd days when I'm running around and need the extra protein, so I will

have a cup of soup or a glass of passion fruit drink. I think if your having

problems getting in enough protein it's better to supplement than not have

enough. Of course you should also find out way you can't eat the protein and get

it fixed (fill to tight, or your eating too fast, or too large of bites or could

be too dry of food). Just my opinion. Jill

Jill S.

358/296/160??

12-09-06,Dr.Kuri

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[Guest guest]

Great info! Thanks!

Sandy

>

> Hi,

>

> Just thought I would share, that Lindora.com has cream soups with

added protein (15g/per serving, I believe) and they taste OK. There

is also a passion fruit drink that has 12 or 15g of protein that is

actually very tasty. I put the protein infused soups in with my

mashed potato's when I was on the full liquid and soft phases post

op. Of course with the full liquid phase I thinned them down to the

right consistency.

> I do get most of my protein, if not all from solid sources,

but there are those odd days when I'm running around and need the

extra protein, so I will have a cup of soup or a glass of passion

fruit drink. I think if your having problems getting in enough

protein it's better to supplement than not have enough. Of course you

should also find out way you can't eat the protein and get it fixed

(fill to tight, or your eating too fast, or too large of bites or

could be too dry of food). Just my opinion. Jill

>

>

> Jill S.

> 358/296/160??

> 12-09-06,Dr.Kuri

> Your only as good as you think you can be!!

>

> ---------------------------------

> Got a little couch potato?

> Check out fun summer activities for kids.

>

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