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BTW what probiotics do you take? Thank you!
Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life
I was sleeved on 01/14/16 so I am a little over 2 months out and my diet has been pretty simple. Through the week when I am at work I have 3/4 cup of cottage cheese for breakfast, half of my protein shake for snack, lunch usually consists of (one of) 2oz of grilled chicken breast or 4 slices of deli turkey wrapped in lettuce or 4 slices of turkey in a salad with tomatos and cucumbers (no dressing). I drink the rest of my protein shake for a snack or have some yogurt or fruit. The weekends are always one scrambled egg for breakfast...then after that who knows. LOL My husband and my 9 year old typically sway what I am eating on the weekend, although I do try to keep it in line with lean meat/protein. How about yourself? Are you able to get your water in? Water has been my worst enemy! lol
At three months, I was lucky to reach 60 grams of protein in a day. I still find 90 grams of protein in one day to be unrealistic. The only way I have ever eaten that much, which I'm not even sure I have, is when I've had an entire protein shake (I usually only drink half), and I am over a year out. I prefer to focus on incorporating healthy fats and fiber into my diet. To get 90 grams of protein, I would basically have to eat nothing but meat, and then I would be horribly constipated. In sum, I wouldn't worry about reaching 90 grams of protein, at this point anyway.
Sadly, it is very common for us to receive unrealistic advice from our doctors because they just don't understand what it is actually like to live with the effects of wls. Mine gave me sample menus which suggest eating way more food then I can still manage or even want to attempt to eat. It's so easy for them to say just eat more, but that is not always what's best for us. Plus their programs are designed for the average patient, but everyone is different. Focus on figuring out what's best for you. I know when I need to up my protein consumption because I start to feel more hungry and have less energy, and I have found that 70 grams per day keeps this from happening. But it took me probably 9 months to get to that point.
Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132
Hard boiled eggs are a great way to get your protein. Last summer I brought a hard boiled egg with a baby bell cheese to work for lunch a lot because it was so easy. Now I need a little more than that. I made egg salad once, but honestly, I don't like to waste calories on mayo. It's just not worth it to me.
Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132
I am not years out, but I wanted to ask if you are sure you are drinking enough fluids. I know that eating makes me nauseated when I have not been drinking enough.
Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132
It's ultra processed, so I do not recommend. Dannon light and fit greek is better nutrition wise if you must have flavored yogurt. But you are so much better off choosing plain yogurt. I buy 0% plain Fage greek yogurt in the big tub and weight out four ounces on my scale. Then I add things such as liquid stevia, torrani flavored sugar-free syrups (but not too often because these are not great either), slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut, frozen raspberries, hemp seed, etc. We are all better off avoiding ultra processed foods as much as possible. Eating plain yogurt with no sweetener is ideal, but some of use need a sweetener to make it edible. Adding your own sweetener is still better than buying flavored yogurts.
Height: 5'5" HW: 290 Consultation Weight: 276 SW: 257 CW: 132
on 3/22/16 2:22 pm
Do you eat late at night? That might interfere with how hungry you are in the morning. If you have trouble getting things down, maybe try a smoothie for breakfast? Here are some great recipes:
https://www.pinterest.com/drmarvin805/smoothies/
thanks for the info and upon my own research I found that it is basically a scam. we all already pay to much to insure ourselves and these types of things are just the tip of the iceberg on why we are getting stuck with such a high cost of healthcare. thanks again for your info and I will not be using insure nutrition.
steve
I am 10 years after surgery and still struggle with binge eating, or knit picking each time I go into the kitchen, so I get it. You are not alone.
My prayers are with you on your journey.
Susan C
Nov. 14/2005 I have reached the 10 year mark and I am very glad I had this surgery and can live a normal life.
Thank you, again this is all very helpful information. I love it when a patient is so on top of her health. Good for you! I certainly have some new things to try thanks to you.
I had been taking a fiber supplement, psyllium husk or metamuccil (sp), and realized it was causing GI distress. The same goes for a prebiotic. The gastroenterologist told me to stop taking them as they cause gas and bloating.
Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life
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