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There is absolutely no reason you have to drink it that quickly. Take as long as you need.
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.
Hi all,
First timer here. I had surgery 2 days ago 8/10/16 and Im basically only drinking water. In hospital I had a few sips here and there. Well just got home today and the protein that I have is Body Fortress Whey Protein from Walmart - Choc/Peanut Butter. This is the protein I used post op as well and I like the taste even after surgery but the container says it has to be drank in 10 minutes - there is no way. Its something I like to sip on here and there because Im still filled with gas. Anyone have experience with this protein and did you really drink it and gulp it down in 10 minutes?
So Happy I found a group were I have something in common.
Hello, has anyone tried these drink mixes? I bought this box from Costco and it looks like all the good stuff in a multivitamin. I'm 2 wks post op and afraid to take regular vitamin pills, they are too big for me, make me gag.
Thanks for the help. Shortly after posting that I definitely had some dumping. At least now I know what that's like and what to watch out for (not fun!!). I guess breaking old habits is hard but I'm trying!
Hi,
I had VSG not RNY, so I can only speak from my experience. Yes, way to fast on both accords. In my surgery, nerve endings were cut, everything is still swollen and sore. It takes longer at this point to feel the fullness. Take your time. I used a baby spoon to eat the pureed stuff. It should take at least 1/2 hour to eat 2-3 ounces of pureed. I would take a bite every minute and put the spoon down in between. This also helps you retrain yourself how to eat and take your time. At two weeks out, the only protein I was eating was from yogurt or powder. I was not allowed to have chicken et al. until at least 4 weeks. Even at that point the most I could eat was 2 ounces every few hours.
If you aren't feeling the fullness until 10-15 minutes after, you are drinking way too fast. Keep in mind you never want to feel "full", you want to feel "satisfied". Slow and stead gets you to satisfied better than gulping down and then feeling full later.
When in doubt, always circle back to your post-op documents and your nutritionists guidelines.
Hope this helps and good luck on your journey!
First time poster here. I've been reading around the forum and I'm really excited to be a part of it! So much wonderful information to read, it will keep me busy for hours!
Now on to my question. I'm on week two of post-op, puréed foods, protein shakes, etc. I'm able to drink a protein shake that I'm making myself in about ten minutes no issues. It contains a scoop of powder (130 cals, 20g protein), a cup of milk, and a cup of ice. I throw it in the nutribullet, sit down with my shake/frosty and enjoy! Is this too much too fast? I usually don't have any signs of fullness with it until maybe 10-15mins after. I just want to make sure I'm not taking on too much too fast.
I also do not get any fullness when eating my 1.5oz of protein and 1oz of fruit/veggie in about 5-10mins. I'm concerned that I'm not getting the typical "signs" of having a smaller stomach.
Example of some of the medications you chose please?
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I realize DSers are suppose to have dry vitamins. GNC has mega men and mega women power drinks. Their technical support told me it was a dry form but it took so long to get an answer, I wanted to see if it was accurate.
Even though I am male, I take the mega women formula to get the iron. When I do take the powder, my labs are in the normal range. It does seem cheaper than taking a bunch of different individual vitamins. Any thoughts or different opinions?
I realize DSers are suppose to have dry vitamins. GNC has mega men and mega women power drinks. There technical support told me it was a dry form but it took so long to get an answer, I wanted to see if it was accurate.
Even though I am male, I take the mega women formula to get the iron. When I do take the powder, my labs are in the normal range. It does seem cheaper than taking a bunch of different individual vitamins. Any thoughts or different opinions??
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