Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Jill, We had our surgery the same day. I had mine in Green Bay, WI. Regarding the protein. the surgeon and dietian in my program recommend No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast as my source of protien (3 times a day, as a snack). the chocolate is like drinking chocolate milk. From what I can tell, not many, if any, people use this. Run it by your surgeon or dietian, but it goes down pretty smooth. Debbie > Hi, I found this group last night and think it may be my salvation. I > had surgery in Michigan and drove back here to Louisiana on Thursday, > 3 weeks post-op. I had it done in MI because all my family (support) > is up there. I work and live alone down here and just discovered > there is no support group. I'm really counting on all of you. > > My problem is protein. I have tried every shake recipe on the > internet, even hid the powder in malt-o-meal and soup, but it seems > like all I can taste and I'm gagging down every meal. I have even > tried isopure but the after taste is the same, I know how important > the protein is and to get enough, I have to use it every meal. It's > making me sick...help. > > I also need to know if anyone else suffers the blues and whether it > is a stage of weight loss or something uncommon. I feel better when > I go for walks, but don't have much stamina. > > Jill > Open RNY 8/7/03 > BTC Ypsilanti, MI > Dr. Batay-Csorba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Hi Jill and welcome to the group... we're a caring, helpful bunch so stick around, k. Those blues are absolutely part of the process for many of us. Thankfully time and (for me at least, lol) good medication can help things along. The only protein powder that I have found to be tolerable is GNC 100% whey in chocolate flavor... have never been able to stand the non flavored or vanilla flavored. The powder mixes thin in water and has very little after taste. Soy protein was the most vial tasting stuff for me, but whey is much better and doesn't smell as strong. Welcome again, Toi ~ Colorado Lap RNY Medial Bypass 12/31/02 -118 lbs St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT Dr. Simper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Hi Jill Glad you can join us. I am Jill also. I am still waiting for my surgical date, but I understand the blues are very common in weeks 2-6 postop. Just keep plugging away. I have just recentely joined the group and everyone is great. I'm from Michigan. Did your trip home go akay? Best of luck. Jill H. 271/preop > Hi, I found this group last night and think it may be my salvation. I > had surgery in Michigan and drove back here to Louisiana on Thursday, > 3 weeks post-op. I had it done in MI because all my family (support) > is up there. I work and live alone down here and just discovered > there is no support group. I'm really counting on all of you. > > My problem is protein. I have tried every shake recipe on the > internet, even hid the powder in malt-o-meal and soup, but it seems > like all I can taste and I'm gagging down every meal. I have even > tried isopure but the after taste is the same, I know how important > the protein is and to get enough, I have to use it every meal. It's > making me sick...help. > > I also need to know if anyone else suffers the blues and whether it > is a stage of weight loss or something uncommon. I feel better when > I go for walks, but don't have much stamina. > > Jill > Open RNY 8/7/03 > BTC Ypsilanti, MI > Dr. Batay-Csorba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 11:42:51 AM Central Standard Time, lilcomfycouch@... writes: Give yourself a break from the nasty tasting drinks I was dreading the nasty drinks also but the apple fantasy nectar protein drinks is really better than I thought it would be. The only thing I don't like is that wild green color,lol. But I made up a drink and its not hard to get down at all. Wolfie Post-op Surgery-August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 11:42:51 AM Central Standard Time, lilcomfycouch@... writes: Give yourself a break from the nasty tasting drinks I was dreading the nasty drinks also but the apple fantasy nectar protein drinks is really better than I thought it would be. The only thing I don't like is that wild green color,lol. But I made up a drink and its not hard to get down at all. Wolfie Post-op Surgery-August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Hi, Wolfie. Where do you buy the apple fantasy nectar protein drinks and who are they made by? Jill- Louisiana Open RNY 8/7/03 299/275/145 > In a message dated 9/3/2003 11:42:51 AM Central Standard Time, > lilcomfycouch@y... writes: > Give yourself a > break from the nasty tasting drinks > I was dreading the nasty drinks also but the apple fantasy nectar protein > drinks is really better than I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Hi Jill I had my surgery on the 6th the day before you , I was in Ypsilanti to we probably ran into each other in the hall while we were walking. Bonnie R Open RNY 8/6/03 313/285/150 > > In a message dated 9/3/2003 11:42:51 AM Central Standard Time, > > lilcomfycouch@y... writes: > > Give yourself a > > break from the nasty tasting drinks > > I was dreading the nasty drinks also but the apple fantasy nectar > protein > > drinks is really better than I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 3:21:26 PM Central Standard Time, mehotnow2002@... writes: > Hi, Wolfie. Where do you buy the apple fantasy nectar protein drinks > and who are they made by? > > Jill- Louisiana > Open RNY 8/7/03 > 299/275/145 Hi Jill, I can get them at my support group. They order them for me. But I have ordered one myself. The company website is www.syntrax.com and the number is . Wolfie Post-op Surgery-August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 3:21:26 PM Central Standard Time, mehotnow2002@... writes: > Hi, Wolfie. Where do you buy the apple fantasy nectar protein drinks > and who are they made by? > > Jill- Louisiana > Open RNY 8/7/03 > 299/275/145 Hi Jill, I can get them at my support group. They order them for me. But I have ordered one myself. The company website is www.syntrax.com and the number is . Wolfie Post-op Surgery-August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 In a message dated 9/3/2003 3:21:26 PM Central Standard Time, mehotnow2002@... writes: Jill- Louisiana > Open RNY 8/7/03 > 299/275/145 > Oh yeah its called Apple Ecstasy Nectar Protein. Don't do like me though and mix it with two scoops. To much!!!! Use one scoop per 8 ounces of water and your good to go. Wolfie Post-op Surgery-August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 welcome jill. there are several sites where you can purchase samples: vitalady.com wlssuccess.com lori h. > Hi, I found this group last night and think it may be my salvation. I > had surgery in Michigan and drove back here to Louisiana on Thursday, > 3 weeks post-op. I had it done in MI because all my family (support) > is up there. I work and live alone down here and just discovered > there is no support group. I'm really counting on all of you. > > My problem is protein. I have tried every shake recipe on the > internet, even hid the powder in malt-o-meal and soup, but it seems > like all I can taste and I'm gagging down every meal. I have even > tried isopure but the after taste is the same, I know how important > the protein is and to get enough, I have to use it every meal. It's > making me sick...help. > > I also need to know if anyone else suffers the blues and whether it > is a stage of weight loss or something uncommon. I feel better when > I go for walks, but don't have much stamina. > > Jill > Open RNY 8/7/03 > BTC Ypsilanti, MI > Dr. Batay-Csorba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 welcome jill. there are several sites where you can purchase samples: vitalady.com wlssuccess.com lori h. > Hi, I found this group last night and think it may be my salvation. I > had surgery in Michigan and drove back here to Louisiana on Thursday, > 3 weeks post-op. I had it done in MI because all my family (support) > is up there. I work and live alone down here and just discovered > there is no support group. I'm really counting on all of you. > > My problem is protein. I have tried every shake recipe on the > internet, even hid the powder in malt-o-meal and soup, but it seems > like all I can taste and I'm gagging down every meal. I have even > tried isopure but the after taste is the same, I know how important > the protein is and to get enough, I have to use it every meal. It's > making me sick...help. > > I also need to know if anyone else suffers the blues and whether it > is a stage of weight loss or something uncommon. I feel better when > I go for walks, but don't have much stamina. > > Jill > Open RNY 8/7/03 > BTC Ypsilanti, MI > Dr. Batay-Csorba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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