I haven't heard of that brand, but the two brands I use have about 100 kcal per scoop (20-23 g of protein, depending on the brand), so the 120 kcal per scoop in Six Star isn't far off the mark.

The only protein powder that I have had that I really like was Lean Shake by GNC. The price isn't too bad and they always have good sales.....Plus they have flavors. I take Centrum Silver multivitamin because it has the required 200% of the vitamins that RNY patients need in ONE pill. I take Citracal with vitamin D for my calcium (3x daily), B12 sublingual(meaning it is liquid)-1x daily, and Iron with a vitamin C tablet (1x daily). I struggled terribly with getting my fluids in on a daily basis and still do. I was so worried about that, but never lost all or a ton of hair or anything or become dehydrated---so I was okay. They gave me liquid pain meds at the hospital (no protein stuff). They gave me sugar-free jello to make sure I could eat (although, once home I just drank water, mostly......and protein drink as I could tolerate)....to be honest, I slept most of the time (I am such a baby regarding pain). I slept most of the time at the hospital except the last day---when they forced me to walk the halls. Went home in my nightgown and got home & took pain meds & immediately went to bed.

I've found out the issue needs to be corrected with surgery.  So, I'm starting over at square 1. The entrance going into my pouch is kinked. No wonder I've felt like I've been fighting a losing battle. I have an appointment with the surgeon on the 11th. Jeez! I wonder- is it possible to go from a bypass to a sleeve? I'm so tired of this. Plus I'm arthritic and it would be nice to be able to take some Nsaids.

 

melziegurl - Current weight- 115½

 

Roux-en-Y 11/4/10-  290

Panniculectomy & Breast Reduction- 1/16/12

Arm & Thigh Skin Removal- 3/20/12

"Always look up and ahead, never look down and behind."

What are the best protein powders? Vitamins to take after surgery? Foods for post op? 

Advice for getting required water after surgery?

What you actually used in the hospital? 

Anything else you can think of to help.

If you are lactose intolerant and/or a vegan you could try Almond Milk.  It generally has more Vitamin D than cows milk and tastes better than cows milk.  If you feel the need for intense therapy for your eating disorder, I would recommend going the Arbor-HRI Women's Partial Hospitalization Program.  They have a mental health/eating disorder/women's program.   You'd be in groups from about 9:30 to 3 PM M - F. You are considered hospitalized during the day but go HOME at night.  I have not gone to the eating disorder program but have gone to one of their other partial hospitalization programs.  People I know who have gone to the eating disorder program has found it to be extremely beneficial.

Arbor-HRI is located at: 227 Bab**** St., Brookline MA  02446 (617) 731-3200.  If taking the "T" you'd take the Green Line "B" Train and get off at Bab**** St.!

They DO take Medicare and Medicaid besides private health insurance!

Maronita