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For a few months after surgery I had to mix 50-50 flavored and unflavored proteins.
I used a lot decaffeinated coffee and ice to help reduce the sweet taste of some protein shakes. Clear shakes - lots of ice. Making slushies like consistency. Or making popsicles. The frozen don't taste as sweet.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hi, I had my VGS in 2007. I was taking Effexor, Lamictal and Seroquel (Australian brand names) for Bipolar. I didn't need to change my dose but they were absorbed faster (and still are). The only difference I actually felt was with the Seroquel because it's sedating. It used to take 45 mins to an hour to work. Now it takes 20-30 minutes. Hope that helps!
Thank you everyone! Just needed that assurance, good to go now. I just ordered 250 straws on amazon. :)
This may sound weird, but you could try it just plain. For the first month after my surgery, it seemed like most of the things I could eat were sweet. I got really tired of that and wanted something savoury, but was afraid of getting too adventurous with spices for my new stomach. So I tried plain oatmeal, without any sweetener or anything. It tasted delicious and full of flavour! Farina might be similar in that way.
Of course, I would find it very bland now. But it hit the spot then.
It might be more common than we know. I am 7 days out and the "burps after every sip" has subsided a bit.
Now looking for a simple recipe to have "Farina" for breakfast. Any suggestions?
You know they were not kidding when they said your taste would change. I used to like Premier Protein clear protein a whole lot better than Fairlife protein chocolate shake. But my experience is that any sweetness is getting amplified to the extent that it is becoming intolerable.
I had Fairlife today and what a welcome change that was. Instead of gaging before taking a sip of Premier Protein clear protein, I could almost chug Fairlife protein chocolate shake.
Thank you. Now 7 days out and feeling well. Pain is less noticeable. Had a shower and that felt good.
Feel like recovery is on track.
They talked about this at my support group meeting Monday. They advise not to do it for the first 6 months due to bloating. Think about the volume of air that goes in prior to the liquid. It can hurt a healing stomach, but after 6 months they said go for it. Judge how you feel and if it bothers you don't do it again.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
My goals for 2020 are:
- hit my goal weight by August.
- keep walking daily.
- join the gym and start swimming.
- maintain a healthy lifestyle for the remainder of my days.
