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I am a busy single mom and I need to plan meals and cook in bulk on weekends to help with my busy weeks. Almost 2 months in GB and deciding what to eat has been very difficult. Another downfall is I hate most vegetables. Thought I was doing well with my Juice Plus when my nutritionist told me the capsules probably were not even dissolving.
On my list so far is the following but I am getting so sick of these.
chicken salad
tuna salad
chili
baked potatoes
eggs
beans & sausage
I am 2 months post op GB, and for the last 3 days, no food goes down well. Today, I vomited white foam. I have no idea what that was.
I need help with my nutrition because I know I am not getting my protein in unless I drink skim milk. I'm also craving lots of cold water.
Any help is appreciated.
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I am located in Canada but have a question for those in the United States. I am thinking of making a trip to the US to purchase some of the vitamins we need. It is not always easy to get some of the better ones here in Canada. Can anyone tell me if you can buy the Baratric Advantage brands at a drug store? What about calcium citrate in chewable form and also any Iron that can be a chewable? Just trying to figure out if I can get these items at the drug stores. I would either be crossing in Buffalo/Niagara areas or maybe Detroit. Any suggestions anyone can provide would be appreciated. Thanks.
Your doc may or may not get kickback from the comanies, but both of those products are ok.
As for "protein soups"- Even though they are higher in salt - since you will not have just the soups for all meals ' it may be a great "meal" that is not sweet. Plus we need some sodium. With other protein shakes there is so little of that - that often people find out they start getting dizzy, get muscle cramps, etc...unless the add some salt to the diet. At 8 years post op - I have to remember to add salt to my meals. I don't eat a lot and some foods - snacks are really low so unless I add the salt I don't get enough sodium in my diet.
Sodium keeps the water in and helps with low blood pressure, ortostatic hypotention (getting dizzy or pasing out when you get up too fast from a sitting position) , and helps with muscle cramps.
Too much sodium is bad - not enough for a long time - can kil you.
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...."
I am considering revision to RNY from VBG I can't swallow meats very well and often throw them up so to get my protein in I drink the premier protein drinks and eat the bars 30g of protein in the drink and 20-30 in the bars and I really do like them I get mine at walmart
VBG 2004 SW: 360 CW:260 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 - LOOKING INTO RNY
" LIFE ISN'T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS.....IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN "
Don't overdo it with the eggs. 5 whole eggs a day is a perfect amount. If you want you'll have to eat them without the yolk.
Hi. I am new here! Surgery is scheduled Sept 19th. I start my pre-op diet on the 5th. Trying to figure this out. I sent for Unjury sample pack. Few questions.
I noticed other Protein powders have way more protein in them (Unjury has 21g) I have seen them up to 35grams. I am thinking my Dr is pushing Unjury and Premier because they get a cut back of some kind? Or are they really BETTER for you?
Are you guys using the pre-mixed Protein drinks you can get at Wal-Mart/Target? I just don't see myself drinking one of those for a meal...or am I not thinking of these drinks in the correct way?? I am thinking Protein drinks for each of my 3 meals a day??
I don't understand why other than protein powder drinks, the other protein they suggest you can have is found in broth and soup. All soup and broth I have seen is SUPER high in salt. But they tell you to eat the broth, most bariatric patients have other issues that require low salt.... You can get lower sodium, but it tastes like trash. I am again, confused here.
Why does the post-op clear liquid diet not list protein powder drinks? Don't you need protein to survive? I am asking my Dr this also. I am obviously, confused.
And finally, how do I add a little timer on the bottom of my page showing my weight loss? Ha! Thank you to anyone who can offer some advice!
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