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08-24-2009, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT
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Weight Statistics Aug.18,2009 Surgery Date:
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201 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
59 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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34.4978027344 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
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 Hi all, I'm going food shopping today, and needed some advice as to the best things to buy. I am 6 days post-op and still on my liquid diet with Jello, and broth. My Surgeon says that the 2nd week I can start adding skim Milk,( Lactaid if lactose intolerant), and protein Shakes. I will probably want to stay away from the skim milk, so I 'm thinking about no lactose, What are some of your favorites???
I also get the Slimfast low carb protein shakes( 1gram sugar sucrose). What is a safe gram amount to take that I won't experience Dumping. I am very fearful of Dumping, as I experienced extreme Nausea & retching in Hosp.  Is there a good high Protein,low carb, sugar free powder out there that I could add to my Lactaid ? What are some of your opinions?  Thanks
lauralee
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08-24-2009, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 2,799
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
August 5, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
39 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7523510972 % % Lost:
sometime in 2010 Goal Date:
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30.5020661157 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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Are you on general liquids? I hate Jello . I lived off greek yogurt, Very high protein about 13g , lowfat cottage cheese. I used Slimfast low carb shakes as well as pure protein which had 35g protein. I had no problems with skim milk. Popsicles s.f. were my life savers.
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08-24-2009, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
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Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
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The only one who can tell you how much sugar is too much is your pouch, and it ain't shy about it!! Where you are now, your tolerance will change frequently, and what worked on Monday may not on Wednesday, and vice versa. You have to feel your way through the next month or two.
What constitutes a "good" protein powder is a question often discussed here, but never resolved. One person will say that product "A" is the cat's meow, another will say it reminds her of a different part of the cat!  What tastes really good for one, another may not be able to gag down. Your mileage may vary! I'm sure you'll get some ideas soon here.
I like the Precision Engineered protein powder I buy at Vitamin World, but there are many, many others out there I have never tasted. Whatever type you get, read the label before you buy it! Body building protein powder has enough sugar in it to make your day miserable!!
Good luck!
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08-24-2009, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT
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Weight Statistics Aug.18,2009 Surgery Date:
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201 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
59 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.6923076923 % % Lost:
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34.4978027344 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
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Ok, I'm glad you told me Perfesser, because I was going to look at the body building powder,eek !! I figured it had a lot of protein , and less carbs, because that's what the body builders are always looking for. I didn't know it had that much sugar in it ??
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08-24-2009, 09:22 AM
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42.2211914062 BMI Current:
29.1772460938 BMI Goal:
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Lauralee, I also have a hard time with milk and milk products. It took me the longest time to find GNC soy protein. It has zero sugar/carbs and 25 g of protein and taste better than whey (to me). GNC Pro Performance® Soy Protein 95™ - GNC PRO PERFORMANCE - GNC
Very good luck with your journey.
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08-24-2009, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
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9/5/07 Surgery Date:
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233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
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Whatever you buy, only get small samples! Most of the protein products you try are going to taste nasty. You might get lucky and find one or two that are tolerable. I tried just about everything out there and couldn't find anything that I liked. Finally settled for EAS protein drink, tolerable but not yummy - LOL still have a bunch of it in the pantry.
I found ways to get my protein from foods: low fat milk with carnation instant breakfast and some added cocoa (did you know cocoa has protein?), yogurt, cottage cheese, pureed meats, eggs, and REFRIED BEANS (kept me alive, bless the Mexicans).
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08-24-2009, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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246 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
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42.2211914062 BMI Current:
29.1772460938 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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 lol Barbie
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08-24-2009, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Horseheads, NY
Posts: 894
Weight Statistics 01/12/09 Start Date:
August 18, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
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47.6744186047 % % Lost:
Summer, 2010 Goal Date:
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21.7871900826 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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I love Unjury chocolate protein. You also can buy samples at Unjury.com
I had my surgery on the 18th also! I am doing great. I have lost 9.5 pounds.
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08-24-2009, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT
Posts: 96
Weight Statistics Aug.18,2009 Surgery Date:
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Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
59 lb Weight Loss:
51 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.6923076923 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index44.6240234375 BMI Start:
34.4978027344 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hey SuziQ, I remembered that we both shared our surgery dates. Glad to hear your doing well. I had some bumps in the road with nausea & retching, but am fine now.
I think I will try the unjury protein. I've heard great thinks about it .
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08-24-2009, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North
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Weight Statistics August 20, 2009 Surgery Date:
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102 lb Current Weight:
110 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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19.9183333333 BMI Current:
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I like Health Wise fruit drink mixes. Not milk based, more like Crystal Light. 15 g protein per 8 oz serving.
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