Guest guest Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hi, my name is Heidi, I'm 37, single and I live in Northern CA. I'm scheduled for surgery on Dec. 18th! I'm very excited and nervous all at once. This wasn't a hasty decision on my part, I've been researching surgery and alternatives since 2001. I lost 90 pounds and over the last year and a half I've gained it all back to be 295 now. I feel totally betrayed by my body, lol...I've exercised and sweated my heart out to no avail. My thyroid is okay but I'm insulin resistent. I eat healthy, a lot of salads and lean meats, low carbs, etc. I'm just a very efficient baby machine I guess. I gained my weight with my kids. Lost it all on the second one (that original 90 pounds), but as soon as I started to slow down breastfeeding I started gaining 2 lbs. per week..like clockwork. It was weird. So anyhoo, I met with Dr. K last April? in Ukiah and will be arriving in Delano Sun., Dec. 16th. I need to know which protein shakes I should get now...I'm reading my workbook, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me the best shakes for absorption and less bloating, etc..what's the best out there? And I'm going to take my son's chewable vitamins, but I know that there are companies who make vitamin supplements and shakes specifically for DS patients. I think that's it for now, sorry this is so long..I'll post photos somewhat soon...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Heidi, Don't waste your money at this time with buying alot of stuff. Most DSrs have a change in their taste after surgery, so you may not be able to use what you buy. I think Flinstone's children's vitamins are what's mentioned most. They certainly serve me well. I take two a day. I have three bottles of fancy DSrs vitamins put away. Dr. K didn't seem to want me to take those yet. So, I got Flinstone's. You can get protein samples from various web sites: vitalady.com revival soy.com and unjury.com I think Dr. K mentions one site in his book. I'm having the best luck with Unjury unflavored protein powder. You can put it in foods, and it really doesn't effect the taste. I have quite a few Revival Soy shakes, and they are okay. I liked them better before the surgery, and I'd only reorder the coffee flavored ones. I'm taking a scoop of unflavored Unjury, with 8 oz soy milk (vanilla), and one packet of Weight Watchers vanilla smoothie mix. This gives you 36 gr of protein and tastes really good. I don't remember the carbs, but I can keep it down pretty easily. So, I am going with that. Hope this helps. Have faith. You must think you are not forgotten, that something is happening for you. That we hold you in the palm of our hand, will not falter, nor will we ever let you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Welcome, Heidi! And congrats on your surgery date! Dr. K is wonderful and the staff is excellent. You are in good hands. I wish you the best on your upcoming surgery. (I'm still on a soft foods diet, and bloat on EVERYTHING, so I'll be interested to see any answers you get.) Much love, Jolene In Bakersfield SW 312/CW 295/GW 180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 , Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I'll look for the unjury powder. I just bought a whole case of Kirkland (Costco brand) shakes. They have 44g of carbs, 10g of protein, and like 1g of fat. I could add the powder to them for sure. They are chocolate though. Have you tried lactose free milk? I LOVE milk; it'll be hard giving it up. I'll be posting and asking lots of questions I'm sure. Thanks so much for the advice. Heidi > > Heidi, > > Don't waste your money at this time with buying alot of stuff. Most DSrs have a change in their taste after surgery, so you may not be able to use what you buy. > > I think Flinstone's children's vitamins are what's mentioned most. They certainly serve me well. I take two a day. I have three bottles of fancy DSrs vitamins put away. Dr. K didn't seem to want me to take those yet. So, I got Flinstone's. > > > You can get protein samples from various web sites: vitalady.com revival soy.com and unjury.com I think Dr. K mentions one site in his book. > > I'm having the best luck with Unjury unflavored protein powder. You can put it in foods, and it really doesn't effect the taste. I have quite a few Revival Soy shakes, and they are okay. I liked them better before the surgery, and I'd only reorder the coffee flavored ones. > > I'm taking a scoop of unflavored Unjury, with 8 oz soy milk (vanilla), and one packet of Weight Watchers vanilla smoothie mix. This gives you 36 gr of protein and tastes really good. I don't remember the carbs, but I can keep it down pretty easily. So, I am going with that. > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > Have faith. You must think you are not forgotten, that something is happening for you. That we hold you in the palm of our hand, will not falter, nor will we ever let you go. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ah, you might be sorry for buying that case! Our tastes really do change after surgery. You might not be able to stomach those shakes. Also, they are quite high in carbohydrates. I wouldn't use more than one each day. Marta > > , > > Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I'll look for > the unjury powder. I just bought a whole case of Kirkland (Costco > brand) shakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Carbs & protein in shakes and bars... You really want to look for a high ratio of Protein to Carbs, like 20 Protein to less than 20 Carbs. Good luck! Bobbe in Paso. 285=24. 3/03. 167=16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Bobbe, It takes a bit of hunting, but SlimFast makes a Low Carb Diet protein shake (blue can.) We found it at Sams Club, but someone said it was also available at Costco and WalMart. Make sure you get the Low Card Diet in the blue can. It has 20 grams of protein and only six grams of carbs per 11oz can. Slimfast also makes two other versions, both of which are high in carbs and sugar, their regular formula and the Optima. Stay clear of those. Jerry > >Carbs & protein in shakes and bars... You really want to look for a high >ratio of Protein to Carbs, like 20 Protein to less than 20 Carbs. Good >luck! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Ok, thanks everyone for the advice. I'll look for those. Heidi > > > > >Carbs & protein in shakes and bars... You really want to look for a high > >ratio of Protein to Carbs, like 20 Protein to less than 20 Carbs. Good > >luck! > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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