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One Bad Beach
on 12/20/16 11:17 am
RNY on 11/28/16
Topic: RE: Post op full liquid diet

Full liquids means that you can have creamed soups.  I used Isopure unflavored powder mixed in with my soups.  You don't have to be on broth any longer.  I would just mix a scoop of the Isopure into my soup and it was barely noticeable.  Hope this helps!

"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." --Carol Burnett

RNY 11/28/2016

HW 285 - SW 244

One Bad Beach
on 12/20/16 11:16 am
RNY on 11/28/16
Topic: RE: Why is protein so important.

Yes, this will matter in the long term.  Protein intake is very important so that your body burns fat and not muscles.

"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." --Carol Burnett

RNY 11/28/2016

HW 285 - SW 244

Valerie G.
on 12/20/16 9:29 am - Northwest Mountains, GA
Topic: RE: Sugar

I would recommend at least cutting back on the sugar.  It does make for some serious craving where you might not otherwise have any.   I'm a mixer of sugar and artificial sweeteners to take the edge off of the aftertaste of them, but still cut back on sugar content.  

Another suggestion would be pro-biotics.  You can take large doses in pill form, but also get them in foods that are fermented like pickles and sauerkraut, or yogurts, etc.  I've come to love a beverage that has live culture apple cider vinegar in it, and I'm amazed at how it affects me within a day or two.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

Kathy S.
on 12/20/16 8:21 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Topic: RE: Sugar

Hi Gliblib  

Welcome to OH!  We are so sorry to hear all you are going through.  You need to reach out to other DS'ers and see if they have any suggestions or perhaps they too went through what you are going through.  The Diet and Nutrition Forum is not the best place to post for your questions.  I am going to post for the DS'ers to reach out to you.  

Post on the main forum and the DS forum to connect with others that has your surgery.  Here are the links:

Main Forum

DS Forum

Please keep us posted on how you are doing 

Regards,

Kathy

ObesityHelp

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Gliblib
on 12/19/16 6:13 pm
Topic: Sugar

I am out of DS for about 17 years. I am having a lot of pain in my gut. I have had stomach issues since day one, but I have managed. I figured it was the price I had to pay for not eating according to the "rules".  I have gone to many Docs and gotten absolutely opposite suggestions over the years. Too much fat, not enough fat, take 6 fiber pills a day, stop fiber it makes cramps/pain/bloating worse. I do have loose stools about three times a day. Most days I need to use an enema though.

 

Las few days I have been thinking maybe it's sugar overgrowth. I use four tablespoons of white death in every cup of coffee I have which is about four cups. I am currently on an antibiotic routine of two weeks on two weeks off which used to help. It really isn't anymore. I'm to the point I'm willing to follow the rules. It only took about 17 years, lol. I went from 330 to 135 my first year. The last four years I've pretty much stayed at 159, which I'm fine with. I do yoga, walk and meditate about five days a week   I guess I'm hoping there is another suggestion to ease pain without giving up my sugar. 

 

Is there?  Fingers crossed. 

Bonkerz1
on 12/19/16 5:35 pm
VSG on 06/12/16
Topic: Why is protein so important.

Just wondering. I can't eat protein powder so I'm not sure if I meet my daily protein requirements. Will this matter in the long term.?

Vigdis
on 12/19/16 4:20 pm
RNY on 12/05/16
Topic: RE: Post-op Soup

Have you tried adding unflavored protein powder to the soups?  That could possibly balance out any carbs from the vegetables.  I'm still on the immediate post-op liquid diet and have yet to eat anything besides protein shakes, broth, and water.  I'm thinking that when I get the okay to advance my diet, I'm going to add protein powder to soups and yogurt and things like that.  

Vigdis
on 12/19/16 3:38 pm
RNY on 12/05/16
Topic: Post op full liquid diet

I'm just 2 weeks out from RNY and am having a hard time with the protein shakes - I don't like sweets and can barely choke down the same old chocolate, vanilla, and other sweet-tasting protein supplements.  I also found that my tastes have changed a little after surgery and the "chicken soup" flavored protein from Unjury isn't as good as it was before surgery.  I've tried things like mixing PB2 peanut butter with Isopure unflavored protein, as well as low-carb, low-fat cheese powder with the Isopure, but most days I barely manage to make my protein goal, and some days I've fallen far short because I just can't stand the sweet stuff.  I've looked for different protein products, but there's not a lot of variety out there.  I'm looking forward to my diet advancement this week, but I'm worried about not getting enough protein if I can't stand to supplement with the shakes.  Does anybody have any ideas?

sandra92335
on 12/18/16 6:21 pm, edited 12/18/16 10:21 am - bloomington, CA
Topic: RE: Anyone have an Air Fryer?

I loved my air fryer. I used to bake half a breast. So well cooked and juicy. My boyfriend kept it after I bought it,  when he left me for getting my wls. Aint that something.  Yes I do recommend.  

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