When can you add fruit to protein shake...

sds0029
on 1/25/15 7:43 am
VSG on 01/19/15 with

I plan to check with Dr tomorrow but wanted to see what others think as well.  I begin week 2 tomorrow and wonder when a banana or other fruit can be added.  My Dr said for this time if it passes a strain you can have it.  

I appreciate your feedback.  

 

Age: 58 Height 5'4" SW: 260 (1/4/15) CW 127.4 7/6/17)

Gwen M.
on 1/25/15 8:06 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I'm 10 months out and I eat fruit very rarely.  It's doesn't pack any sort of protein punch, so, most of the time, it's not worth the stomach space.  My plan also wants me to avoid liquid calories aside from a protein shake (low carb), so I definitely wouldn't be adding liquid calories in the form of fruit into my lifestyle.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
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DSJSMOM23
on 1/25/15 8:27 am
VSG on 06/24/14

My nutritionist had me add banana to my shake at 3 weeks out. My potassium was low and it was an easy fix.

I wasn't allowed any nuts of seeds for three months, so no berries or anything with seeds.

    

mickeymantle
on 1/25/15 8:31 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

if you runb it thu a blender It should be fine now but check your plan

    

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sds0029
on 1/25/15 8:32 am
VSG on 01/19/15 with

Thanks for responding.  I am no s milk person and I struggling getting my protein in.  Premier protein has been gray , just would a change and something I can add to my unflavored protein powder ( which I learned there is no unflavored).  

Age: 58 Height 5'4" SW: 260 (1/4/15) CW 127.4 7/6/17)

Gwen M.
on 1/25/15 8:37 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I make my shakes with unsweetened almond milk, since I've never been a big milk drinker.  You can go to nashua nutrition and order samples of shakes - there are tons of different flavors and varieties out there.  

You might have better luck adding the unflavored powder into things that already have flavor - chicken broth, for example.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

stephanieplum
on 1/25/15 9:06 am
VSG on 06/27/12

I put a 1/4 of a frozen banana in my protein shakes for weeks because that's the only way I could tolerate them. Ask your dr.  Follow their plan.  Do what's right for you.  Fruit and veggies did not make me fat:)

    

sds0029
on 1/25/15 10:34 am
VSG on 01/19/15 with

Thanks everyone

Age: 58 Height 5'4" SW: 260 (1/4/15) CW 127.4 7/6/17)

Luvmygs
on 1/26/15 4:29 am
VSG on 12/04/14

This early out I was able to have only 1/2 a banana with my protein shakes. I was able to have berries after 6 weeks, but I still had to put through a strainer. Found out there's tons of little seeds. I didn't want those getting caught in my incision line, so I stopped using berries. Be safe and ask your surgeon.

PaulaToronto
on 1/26/15 8:49 am - Toronto, Canada

I didn't eat fruit my first year out.  I used Da Vinci SF flavoured syrups and still do. Banana, strawberry, pineapple, coconut, etc. etc.  Try adding PB2 and banana syrup to the Premier shake or decaf coffee crystals and SF caramel syrup to change things up.

Highest W 312   Referral W 252   Surgery W 237   CW 156  Height 5'6"            

      

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