Protein Powder

Sylvie G.
on 4/6/13 9:50 pm - Monroeville, IN

RNY on 04/16/13

My surgery is in 9 days. I bought some of that unflavoured protein powder from bulk barn. How much of it would I put in a gastric bypass sized serving of a meal?

Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13

mamadri
on 4/6/13 10:29 pm

Oh gosh let me think, I think I "halfed" the protein shake powder and milk.... other times I made the whole shake kept it in the fridge and just took measured portions out. I am sorry I can't believe I don't remember. The good news is keep it up and they work. I still enjoy my protein shakes one year out. There are many great protein shake recipes out there. Good luck and keep smiling it gets easier and becomes so ingrained that measuring and counting feels natural.

Each day I will open my eyes and believe it is a great day to be me.

2mar
on 4/6/13 10:34 pm

RNY on 09/20/12

take your vit's and protein powder (name and strength) with you to the hospital. Not to take them there - but the NUTS will come around and see you prior to D/C and they can give you feedback. They also put down on a chart for me - when to take what and how much . (depends on the strength of the protein powder)

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

mona8
on 4/6/13 10:39 pm - Kingston, Canada

Hi Sylvie, I've added protein powder for the first time this morning to my breakfast. I've added 1 oz of the unflavoured whey isolate to 2 tbsp cream of wheat 1/4 c of skim milk 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp sf hazlenut torani syrup. Eating it at the rate of 2 tbsp every 15 minutes and it seems to be going down nicely. and gives me 23 g. of protein to start the day.
Wow, 9 days.....getting excited?

Ref- Aug 2011, Orient ( OWMC )- Nov 11, Transfer to Kingston- May 12, NP, DT,SW,H-pylori ( neg ), BW, Ab US,- Jul 12, NP return Aug 12 ( HBA1C 8.2 ), started insulin - Sept 12, Diabetic Opti Clinic-Jan 11 13 ( HBA1C 7.0 ), pre-op class- Feb 6 13, Surgeon Feb 22 2013 ( Dr. Hagen HRRH ), Dr. Glazier March 18 2013, PATTS Mar 12 2013, Opti Mar 21 2013 Surgery April 4 2013.

Sylvie G.
on 4/6/13 10:44 pm - Monroeville, IN

RNY on 04/16/13

Yes, getting excited. The best part will be no more Opti. I'm getting sick of it. I'm glad to hear you're getting food in with no problems. How much is an ounce of protein powder? Is that like a teaspoon or tablespoon?

Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13

mona8
on 4/6/13 10:50 pm - Kingston, Canada

So, when you're in hospital they will give you little 1 oz cups to monitor your liquid/food intake every 15 minutes. I brought a bunch home with me and I'm using those to measure things. It's equivelent to 2 tbsp.

Ref- Aug 2011, Orient ( OWMC )- Nov 11, Transfer to Kingston- May 12, NP, DT,SW,H-pylori ( neg ), BW, Ab US,- Jul 12, NP return Aug 12 ( HBA1C 8.2 ), started insulin - Sept 12, Diabetic Opti Clinic-Jan 11 13 ( HBA1C 7.0 ), pre-op class- Feb 6 13, Surgeon Feb 22 2013 ( Dr. Hagen HRRH ), Dr. Glazier March 18 2013, PATTS Mar 12 2013, Opti Mar 21 2013 Surgery April 4 2013.

Sylvie G.
on 4/6/13 10:54 pm - Monroeville, IN

RNY on 04/16/13

Ok, great. How are you making out with the tinzaparin injections?

Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13

mona8
on 4/6/13 11:03 pm - Kingston, Canada

No problem at all, I was injecting myself from the 2nd shot on at the hospital, I have lots of practice though, was on victoza ( a non-insulin diabetic injectible) for 3 years, and insulin for 6 months prior to surgery though, so I guess I have an unfair advantage where the shots are concerned.

Ref- Aug 2011, Orient ( OWMC )- Nov 11, Transfer to Kingston- May 12, NP, DT,SW,H-pylori ( neg ), BW, Ab US,- Jul 12, NP return Aug 12 ( HBA1C 8.2 ), started insulin - Sept 12, Diabetic Opti Clinic-Jan 11 13 ( HBA1C 7.0 ), pre-op class- Feb 6 13, Surgeon Feb 22 2013 ( Dr. Hagen HRRH ), Dr. Glazier March 18 2013, PATTS Mar 12 2013, Opti Mar 21 2013 Surgery April 4 2013.

Sylvie G.
on 4/6/13 11:14 pm - Monroeville, IN

RNY on 04/16/13

This is actually the only part the freaks me out. Do you just grab a roll of tummy fat and stick it in?

Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13

2mar
on 4/7/13 10:53 am

RNY on 09/20/12

yes and they will teach you. It really is no big deal.

Roll some fat - we all have that. LOL. Disinfect it - and stick. (very small very thin needle) you will hardly feel it. I did "pinch" my belly fat a bit and that helps.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

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