Re: Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

[Guest guest]

Mike,

Hi! I am Pre-op but have been squirreling away ideas for after surgery! (I

am confident that I will be approved this time!!!!!) I make a shake with :

1/2 carton of frozen silken tofu (I freeze them as I need them and just cut

the carton either in 1/2 or in Fourths)

1 banana

1/2 cup frozen berries( ask Dr R about little seeds)( I

have been known to strain them out with a strainer:)

1-2 scoops Designer Protein(Only cause it dissolves

well) and a splash of juice of choice (to make it blend well)

I usually start with the juice and then the protein,tofu,and fruit. I

use this as a basic and use the tofu and protein as the basis and then work

from there. The tofu takes on the flavor of what you mix it with and could

probably be mixed with the coffee but I have not tried it. These amounts

would fill the blender so think about that when you mix it. I do just set

the blender in the fridge and " snack " as needed.There are many tofuesque

things I make but none as are savory. I wonder if you mixed one of the

flavored broths like swansons with the tofu if you would get a " cream soup? "

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............the hubby is leaving for a couple of days

maybe I will work on it and let you know! I need to work towards that

anyway, I will get sick of the sweet stuff quick. Oh I do not know if you

like yogurt but the Yoplait Custard style is very satisfying in the texture

department. It is like a pudding almost! Hope this is helpful:) Paige

>

>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>To: " Minigastricbypass " <MiniGastricBypassonelist>

>Subject: Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

>Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 05:13:20 -0400

>

>

>

>I am one week post-op, with surgery with Dr. R on 7/21.

>

>I have been religious so far about sticking with the full regimen of meds,

>supplements and liquid diet. Dr. R's comment about life threatening

>surgery, risk to the new stomach for the first month, etc. really made me

>pay attention.

>

>Like some of the others, I try to eat with the family, at least at the

>evening meal. In part, that is to continue our tradition of having a

>family

>dinner every night. Several studies have shown that one of the most

>effective tools in keeping your teenagers from getting into trouble with

>sex, drugs and rock and roll (grin) is a regular pattern of evening dinners

>where they have a chance and are encouraged to air out their issues and

>problems. I just setup a small bowl with a couple of shots of broth for

>myself and try to pace myself to make it last for the meal.

>

>Not sure how many of you have been trying to keep up with the supplements

>recommended by Dr. R, but here is a recipe that works for me:

>

>To a coffee cup, add two tablespoons of non-fat vanilla yogurt, a splash of

>skim milk, one tablespoon of whey protein, 1 1/2 rounded teaspoon (about

>7500 mg) of Creatine, and 2 rounded teaspoons (about 1 gram) of glutamine.

>I

>use an electric blender made by Braun that is designed to fit in the cup

>and

>blend until frothy. I take my vitamin E with the shake. The result tastes

>ok (a little like Vanilla frosting if you have a good imagination), is easy

>to finish and, if repeated three times a day, gives you all of the

>recommended supplements.

>

>I also tried to make a health shake with one strawberry, a small piece of

>banana, 2 tablespoons of vanilla nf yogurt and a splash of milk. This one

>came out great, but felt pretty " heavy " afterwards. Has anyone else tried

>blending fruits into the liquids and what has been your experience?

>

>Mike....

>MGB 7/21/99

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Paige,

I go for my life altering transformation on Monday Aug.2. I've ordered a

juicer so I can make my own juices, thought they'd be a little tastier than

store bought prepared juices. But your idea with the tofu, fruit and

protein sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for the idea! I

was a little worried about how to get enough protein out of the liquids,

but the tofu is a great idea!

Keep up the good food ideas! Do you do anything else with the tofu? I've

never eaten a lot of it, but it does take on the taste of whatever you mix

it with so I would really like any ideas you have on the subject!

Thanks

Tina

SD-Aug.2 only 6 days away! Yikes!

I tried to stop by to see you at the hospital Mike, but your door was shut

and I didn't want to disturb you! Hope things are going well for you!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mike!

I am just under two wks til surg. This sou\nds very helpful.

Amy in IL

Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

>

>

>I am one week post-op, with surgery with Dr. R on 7/21.

>

>I have been religious so far about sticking with the full regimen of meds,

>supplements and liquid diet. Dr. R's comment about life threatening

>surgery, risk to the new stomach for the first month, etc. really made me

>pay attention.

>

>Like some of the others, I try to eat with the family, at least at the

>evening meal. In part, that is to continue our tradition of having a

family

>dinner every night. Several studies have shown that one of the most

>effective tools in keeping your teenagers from getting into trouble with

>sex, drugs and rock and roll (grin) is a regular pattern of evening dinners

>where they have a chance and are encouraged to air out their issues and

>problems. I just setup a small bowl with a couple of shots of broth for

>myself and try to pace myself to make it last for the meal.

>

>Not sure how many of you have been trying to keep up with the supplements

>recommended by Dr. R, but here is a recipe that works for me:

>

>To a coffee cup, add two tablespoons of non-fat vanilla yogurt, a splash of

>skim milk, one tablespoon of whey protein, 1 1/2 rounded teaspoon (about

>7500 mg) of Creatine, and 2 rounded teaspoons (about 1 gram) of glutamine.

I

>use an electric blender made by Braun that is designed to fit in the cup

and

>blend until frothy. I take my vitamin E with the shake. The result tastes

>ok (a little like Vanilla frosting if you have a good imagination), is easy

>to finish and, if repeated three times a day, gives you all of the

>recommended supplements.

>

>I also tried to make a health shake with one strawberry, a small piece of

>banana, 2 tablespoons of vanilla nf yogurt and a splash of milk. This one

>came out great, but felt pretty " heavy " afterwards. Has anyone else tried

>blending fruits into the liquids and what has been your experience?

>

>Mike....

>MGB 7/21/99

>

>

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

[Guest guest]

Hi Tina!,

LOL Most people ICK! at the idea of the tofu thanks for the

reinforcement!lol I also mix it with jello, i use a carton of Tofu instead

of the cold water. It tastes a bit like jello with whipped cream. I think it

is so easy to use, I am always messing around trying to get it into my diet!

I am a big meat eater so I try to cut back by getting my protien with the

tofu. I know there are packaged foods that you can get at health food stores

that are to be used with the tofu. They even have Tofu Helper LOL The tofu

pudding is really good. I always suggest the silken tofu soft for most of

these or if you are using a firmer tofu blend it awhile in the blender to

make the consistancy smoother. I was thinking I could play this weekend

while the hubby is gone, he does not get into experimentation LOL I also

have made Dim Sum or Chinese dumplings with tofu I add like shrimp to my

large food processer and then add the tofu and let it blend and add lemon

and ginger or a little orange juice concentrate and then stuff the dumplings

and steam 'em. I love Dim Sum but that daggone bamboo steamer is a pain to

clean LOL Have fun playing with the recipes, they are just ideas so go to

town with the variations! Have fun !Paige

>

>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>Subject: Re: Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

>Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 09:56:34 -0400

>

>

>

>Hi Paige,

>

>I go for my life altering transformation on Monday Aug.2. I've ordered a

>juicer so I can make my own juices, thought they'd be a little tastier than

>store bought prepared juices. But your idea with the tofu, fruit and

>protein sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for the idea! I

>was a little worried about how to get enough protein out of the liquids,

>but the tofu is a great idea!

>

>Keep up the good food ideas! Do you do anything else with the tofu? I've

>never eaten a lot of it, but it does take on the taste of whatever you mix

>it with so I would really like any ideas you have on the subject!

>

>Thanks

>Tina

>SD-Aug.2 only 6 days away! Yikes!

>

>I tried to stop by to see you at the hospital Mike, but your door was shut

>and I didn't want to disturb you! Hope things are going well for you!

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Paige,

Please let me know about the tofu and broth (cream soup). That sounds

delicious. I need some ideas soon.

in MD

BMI ~ 48

Approved! Tentative surgery date 08/23/99

P.S. Mike, I will try yours too! Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Mmmmmmm Paige,

Do you have an MGB recipe website?

in MD

[Guest guest]

,

Nope, but if Dr R is ready to do another web page on the site I think that

would be a great idea! I think that we would all benefit but I think it

could help others if it were permanent instead of just posted I think the

doc is busy for the time being, but we could put it up for discussion,

right guys????? Paige

>From: Migawil@...

>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>Subject: Re: Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

>Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 12:59:08 EDT

>

>From: Migawil@...

>

>Mmmmmmm Paige,

>

>Do you have an MGB recipe website?

>

> in MD

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey Mike,

It sounds great! I will have to try it. I like a strawberry banana

milkshake.

KathyT

Post-Op Meds, Supplements and Liquids

>

>

>I am one week post-op, with surgery with Dr. R on 7/21.

>

>I have been religious so far about sticking with the full regimen of meds,

>supplements and liquid diet. Dr. R's comment about life threatening

>surgery, risk to the new stomach for the first month, etc. really made me

>pay attention.

>

>Like some of the others, I try to eat with the family, at least at the

>evening meal. In part, that is to continue our tradition of having a

family

>dinner every night. Several studies have shown that one of the most

>effective tools in keeping your teenagers from getting into trouble with

>sex, drugs and rock and roll (grin) is a regular pattern of evening dinners

>where they have a chance and are encouraged to air out their issues and

>problems. I just setup a small bowl with a couple of shots of broth for

>myself and try to pace myself to make it last for the meal.

>

>Not sure how many of you have been trying to keep up with the supplements

>recommended by Dr. R, but here is a recipe that works for me:

>

>To a coffee cup, add two tablespoons of non-fat vanilla yogurt, a splash of

>skim milk, one tablespoon of whey protein, 1 1/2 rounded teaspoon (about

>7500 mg) of Creatine, and 2 rounded teaspoons (about 1 gram) of glutamine.

I

>use an electric blender made by Braun that is designed to fit in the cup

and

>blend until frothy. I take my vitamin E with the shake. The result tastes

>ok (a little like Vanilla frosting if you have a good imagination), is easy

>to finish and, if repeated three times a day, gives you all of the

>recommended supplements.

>

>I also tried to make a health shake with one strawberry, a small piece of

>banana, 2 tablespoons of vanilla nf yogurt and a splash of milk. This one

>came out great, but felt pretty " heavy " afterwards. Has anyone else tried

>blending fruits into the liquids and what has been your experience?

>

>Mike....

>MGB 7/21/99

>

>

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