Re: Having trouble with my protein

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Haley -

Hi there! I too am fairly early in the pg. I am due December 18, 2003. I

too have trouble with food. I have lower blood sugar so I get really shakey

when I don;t eat often. Problem is I get really sick, nausea, and fatigue when

I do eat. It is like all I can do to get to a place to lay down after eating.

I too can handle the carbs, like goldfish crackers have saved my life many a

time. Any input on why I get sick after eating is appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Hey,

I'm having the exact same problem. Carbs are going down

easy and even the smell of meat seems to make me queasy.

Any suggestions would be appeciated.

Jillena

On Tue, 27 May 2003 16:57:59 EDT

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[Guest guest]

Hello,

I also have that problem with carbohydrates going down easily and difficulty

digesting animal protein. Before I share with you what I can tolerate, let me

say that I am NOT CLAIMING THAT THIS WILL WORK FOR EVERYONE or anyone else in

this group. I am not trying to start another controversy.

I can eat chicken if it is cooked soon after it is bought AND sauteed in

wine. For me, the chicken has to be really, really fresh. I dredge it in flour

and brown it in spray oil. Then I pour red cooking wine over it and simmer

until done. It works for me, but it may make someone else sick. Our new

stomachs seem to have individual minds of their own.

If I can help one person by sharing an idea, then it is worth me posting

this. If anyone else has any suggestions, I would certainly love to hear them.

Shoshannah K

edd 6/25/03 baby girl

mom to A.J. 7 1/2

[Guest guest]

I'm not preggo now (not yet, anyway!) But, when I was preggo with dd,

the ONLY way I could get enough protein in was to supplement with

shakes. DH and I both like Extreme Pure Pro fruit punch. It's more

like a Crystal light. I'm not a big milk fan...even prior to WLS. So,

I'm not a fan of most milky protein shakes.

I ditto 's earlier post about Vitalady.com is great to

work with. It's a great idea to get samples of a protein before buying

a whole canister. When I was just about to have my surgery, I got one

of everything she stocked at the time. That way, I could sample them

all. )

I also found that I like Edamame (soybeans). They have a pretty good

amount of protein...about 11 grams per 1/2 cup. I love veggies...so,

this is a great way to get my veggies and some protein in at the same

time.

in CA

_____

Jordan's WAHMommy

michelle@...

Re: Having trouble with my protein

Haley -

Hi there! I too am fairly early in the pg. I am due December 18, 2003.

I

too have trouble with food. I have lower blood sugar so I get really

shakey

when I don;t eat often. Problem is I get really sick, nausea, and

fatigue when

I do eat. It is like all I can do to get to a place to lay down after

eating.

I too can handle the carbs, like goldfish crackers have saved my life

many a

time. Any input on why I get sick after eating is appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Where do you get the Extreme Pure Pro fruit punch?

Thanks,

Jillena

wrote:

> I'm not preggo now (not yet, anyway!) But, when I was preggo with

> dd,

> the ONLY way I could get enough protein in was to supplement with

> shakes. DH and I both like Extreme Pure Pro fruit punch. It's more

> like a Crystal light. I'm not a big milk fan...even prior to WLS.

> So,

> I'm not a fan of most milky protein shakes.

>

> I ditto 's earlier post about Vitalady.com is great to

> work with. It's a great idea to get samples of a protein before

> buying

> a whole canister. When I was just about to have my surgery, I got one

>

> of everything she stocked at the time. That way, I could sample them

> all. )

>

> I also found that I like Edamame (soybeans). They have a pretty good

> amount of protein...about 11 grams per 1/2 cup. I love veggies...so,

> this is a great way to get my veggies and some protein in at the same

> time.

>

> in CA

>

> _____

>

> Jordan's WAHMommy

> michelle@...

>

> Re: Having trouble with my protein

>

>

> Haley -

>

> Hi there! I too am fairly early in the pg. I am due December 18,

> 2003.

> I

> too have trouble with food. I have lower blood sugar so I get really

> shakey

> when I don;t eat often. Problem is I get really sick, nausea, and

> fatigue when

> I do eat. It is like all I can do to get to a place to lay down after

>

> eating.

> I too can handle the carbs, like goldfish crackers have saved my life

> many a

> time. Any input on why I get sick after eating is appreciated.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The cheapest I've found it so far is at www.affordablesupplements.com

HTH!

Blessings,

in CA

_____

Jordan's WAHMommy

michelle@...

Re: Having trouble with my protein

>

>

> Haley -

>

> Hi there! I too am fairly early in the pg. I am due December 18,

> 2003.

> I

> too have trouble with food. I have lower blood sugar so I get really

> shakey

> when I don;t eat often. Problem is I get really sick, nausea, and

> fatigue when

> I do eat. It is like all I can do to get to a place to lay down after

>

> eating.

> I too can handle the carbs, like goldfish crackers have saved my life

> many a

> time. Any input on why I get sick after eating is appreciated.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

:

I'm going to have to grab some goldfish crackers. Right now my comfort food

is club crackers sometimes with canned cheese. So, okay, the canned cheese

isn't very healthy, but since I'm having a hard time getting down regular

cheese, at least I'm 'squeezing' some protein somewhere in my day.

My trusty nutritionist says that it is all hormonal! I wish someone would

give me a better answer than that though!

Take care,

Haley

Dr. Hart

Post Op RNY/March 21, 2003

EDD December 27, 2003

[Guest guest]

Protein sources that have worked for me during pregnancy are:

oatmeal made with milk instead of water

egg salad sandwiches

turkey sandwiches

taco salad (or salad topped with any kind of cold meat)

american cheese melted on a tortilla

bean burritos

tacos

edamame (love these!)

Boca burgers

whole wheat pasta (has a surprising amount of protein in it)

I find that the idea of eating a hot piece of meat/chicken/fish/pork

just doesn't appeal to me anymore. Cold meats and any way I can

combine the meat with the carbs helps me get it down. I find I end

up getting enough protein without every really having to " cook "

anything. I also try to drink as much milk as I can and that helps.

- I would definately suggest you tell your doctor about being

extra thirsty. " Excessive " thirst is the first sign of diabetes and

he/she may want to check on it. It is probably just totally normal

and just your body's way of making sure you're getting enough fluids,

but better safe than sorry. Things I've been drinking while pregnant

are:

instant lemon flavored sugar free iced tea (Nestea)

Diet 7-up or even better Diet Cherry 7-up

orange juice (if you can tolerate it)

milk (or Lactaid milk)

coffee (I still drink a cup or two every day - I just make it half-

caf akthough even full caf is fine)

raspberry lemonade cool-aid (made with Splenda packets instead of

sugar)

Hope this helps!

Del Buono

post-op 8-8-02

edd 9-20-03

Bay Area, CA

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/28/03 12:41:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

amanda@... writes:

> edamame (love these!)

,

What is that??????

Shoshannah K

[Guest guest]

> > edamame (love these!)

>

> ,

>

> What is that??????

>

> Shoshannah K

Edamame are fresh green soy beans. They are VERY tasty and full of

protein. You can usually find them in the freezer section of your

grocery store or at Trader Joe's. I recommend buying them already

shelled, since taking the shells off is an extra step.

For more info, see http://www.edamame.com/

-

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/27/03 4:02:11 PM Central Daylight Time, mcnlmc@...

writes:

> goldfish crackers have saved my life many a

> time.

That is so funny! I am due December 12, 2003 and love those goldfish cracker

as well

melissa