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SNAP benefits can't be used for vitamins or meds. Only food. I'm not sure about protein/protein shakes. I know for sure they don't cover vitamins.
There are many options for bariatric vitamins. You do not need to buy them from the dietician. Needs are different depending on your surgery. The VSG probably has the most latitude, since we don't need dry ADEK vitamins, which DS patients may need. Many people use the chewable Centrum vitamins which you can get at Walmart and are more inexpensive. I use the ProCare bariatric vitamins since I know they are gluten free, and add calcium citrate and vitamin D. I would not get inferior vitamins to save money. They are the worst place to skimp, really, since (depending again on the surgery), the consequences for inadequate vitamins can be severe.
As for protein shakes, many people use the premier protein ready to drink shakes. I use syntrax nectar tea powder whey protein isolate, and also optimum nutrition chocolate whey protein isolate. That really depends on preference. :) I used the Unjury chicken broth protein powder right after surgery for a change of pace, too. Many of us avoid bars, and right after surgery they are often too dense. After surgery some use them and some do not. I try to avoid them because I almost always overeat if I use bars, while I do not with protein powder. I'm not sure why.
I follow a ketogenic diet post-op. I also have a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Feel free to ask me about either!
It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much...the life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully. -- Seneca, On the Shortness of Life
Hi everyone. My surgery date is Oct. 28,2016. My process wasn't long. I made up my mind in July and did everything (I had previously been on weight loss diet for 1year). The vitamins that are sold by the dietician are very expensive. I was looking into the patchMed I have seen on advertised. Has anyone tried them? Or know any chewables that are tasty enough,and affordable or even purchased with snap benefits.
Also shajes ,bars ? Any suggestions for soups or broths.
Welcome Back! Let me know if you would like your old profile back I can help you with that. Sounds like you are doing amazing! Congratulations. I had my surgery in 2004 also.
Regards,
Kathy
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I used to LIVE on this site while I was awaiting surgery and right after. I had surgery July 2004. I know long time ago right! It's been a long and winding road since then. Ups, downs, sickness, and I'm finally healthy and HAPPY!! I thought if I could help anyone avoid the pitfalls I fell into, it would be worth it! I was over 300lbs my day if surgery now I'm maintaining 115!!! If I can find some before pics I will post them.I have always hated pics of myself.
I have some good info to pass along.. ..some do's and dont's. If you're interested in hearing more, let me know.
Hi,
I just started my pre op diet today.
My, VSG, is sceduled for Oct. 17.
The diet, I have to follow allows one meal a day.
4 oz. protein and non starchy veggies.
Fruits for snacks, 64 oz. water, 3 protein drinks.
I feel bloated and gassy after drinking the Premier 15.
Good luck.
Nancy
There is no Perfect food. There are no magic foods either. Vegetables aren't either of those things. The last time I ate a veggie was in the Bush administration. The first Bush.
Never drink your food, or have liquid calories. If you want to get off to a good start, begin eating the way you will have to after surgery. Dense protein first, maybe a few bites of a non-starchy veggie after. Start weighing and tracking your food to control portions. If you can do those things, you will be off to a great start, and will never need Perfect foods.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I still have insurance hoops to jump through. I am on the six month weight loss to prove that I am serious about loosing this weight. I am getting in my water and working on adding more veggies and fruit to my diet. I also want to start going to the gym and get a little more active each month.
I am hoping to have a surgery date somewhere in March.
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Thank you,
Kathy
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
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