You can get Isopure Pure Protein at Vitamin shoppe.  It has no taste, no fat, no
carbs.  You can add it to whatever you want.  Soups, drinks, etc.  I put it in
tomato soups and some other soups.  You can also add it to milk and ice and
flavor the drink with something with more of a mild taste.  If you get the
Nestle creamers for coffee, you can put a little of that in the shake.  1
tablespoon has 5 carbs.  I love the new Egg Nog flavor.

Also instead of using regular milk, you might try soy milk OR the almond milk -
the unsweetened only have 40 calories, lots of protein and less carbs than
regular milk.

If you want to try other flavors, flavor it with a portion of a crystal light
packet (not a full one!) or a small portion of sugar free jello mix.

I think the chocolate proteins are still too sweet, so I use the plain, add some
coco(the kind you cook w/that has no sugar, and a packet of splenda.

I also like the Nectar Lemonade flavor, it is a little sweet, but reminds me of
a cool lemonade.. add ice.


--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, "drgnfly209"
<lori.lasley@...> wrote:
>
> I had surgery on 11/10 and am so over the shakes.  I have all kinds of samples
from vitalady but still haven't found one that even comes close to being
tolerable.  They are all too sweet, and I had a sweet tooth before having
surgery.  Does anyone have any suggestion on how to help supplement?  Jello does
not taste the same.  Popsycles are ok.
>
> Desperate
>

I had surgery on 11/10 and am so over the shakes.  I have all kinds of samples
from vitalady but still haven't found one that even comes close to being
tolerable.  They are all too sweet, and I had a sweet tooth before having
surgery.  Does anyone have any suggestion on how to help supplement?  Jello does
not taste the same.  Popsycles are ok.

Desperate

I think each doc is different.  I was told to get at least 80 g protein daily;
and that the only way to do that was by adding protein drinks.  Maybe you are
just developing muscle instead of loosing fat since it sounds like you are
exercising alot.  Have you noticed a big difference in sizes?
They say the smaller you are starting, the slower you loose the weight, not sure
how much truth there is in that..but.


--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, "sherylalmy"
<sheryllynn13@...> wrote:
>
> Had my surgery 9/17 and no complications whatsoever ... having difficulty
eating as I am still eating too fast.  Dr. has told me to come off protein
supplements completely and try to get 10-15 grams with each of three meals ... I
do that okay.  However, have only lost about 20 pounds ... weighed in at 206
pre-op the day of my surgery. It has been slow-going, althoug on a positive
note, I went in taking 15 pills and left the hospital only takng one in additon
to the gallbladder and pepcid ones and the vitamins ... I guess that is a good
thing.  I walk severl times a week and it is a brisk walk ... have even started
running agian, though only for short distances as I have to build up that
endurance again.  Guess I jus have to stay positive, but would be nice to see
some results on the scale ... don't weigh in daily, so even more frustrating
when I do and not alot has changed, if anything :o)
>

Had my surgery 9/17 and no complications whatsoever ... having difficulty eating
as I am still eating too fast.  Dr. has told me to come off protein supplements
completely and try to get 10-15 grams with each of three meals ... I do that
okay.  However, have only lost about 20 pounds ... weighed in at 206 pre-op the
day of my surgery. It has been slow-going, althoug on a positive note, I went in
taking 15 pills and left the hospital only takng one in additon to the
gallbladder and pepcid ones and the vitamins ... I guess that is a good thing. 
I walk severl times a week and it is a brisk walk ... have even started running
agian, though only for short distances as I have to build up that endurance
again.  Guess I jus have to stay positive, but would be nice to see some results
on the scale ... don't weigh in daily, so even more frustrating when I do and
not alot has changed, if anything :o)

Would you mind sharing your recipes for salmon burger and crab cake?

--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, "Miryastar" <miryastar@...>
wrote:
>
> I am at the same point you are.  I loved the veggie burger idea in the other
post... but I have been making salmon burgers and crab cakes.  Of course I am
baking in the oven on a sprayed pan versus frying, but they have been a good
option.  Also, a ate 2 small meatballs and that worked out fine and a chili made
w/black beans and ground turkey.
>
>
> --- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, Teresa Brandt
<teresabrandt921@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello, I'm looking for good heathly food ideas... I'm 5 weeks out on solid
foods.. Getting tried of eating the tuna, salmon, shrimp, ham,egg salad , for
lunch breakfast and dinner I have no troulbe with .. Just can't come up with new
ideas for lunch... My little mind has gone blank !
> > Thanks for the help,
> > Teresa Brandt
> >
>

I need some ideas of what I can have on my CLEAR liquid diet for today.  I have
broth, jello and popsicles but want something else.  Is there anything else?

Very very hungry,
Lori

My doctor told me 2 years, and I've heard that a few other times.  I think
because it gives your body a chance to stabalize and find out where you really
going to end up in the size range.  It sounds like such a long time though
doesn't it!


--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, "Sheila" <sheilacrowe@...>
wrote:
>
> I am 8 months out and I have lost 80 pounds.  The saggy skin though is already
an issue.  When is it recommend to start looking into plastic surgery,
particularly the arms and stomach, though the bust do tend to look like delated
balloons at the moment.  I am exercising though I do know I need to step it up. 
Is there any way to get insurance to cover the cost?  How bad are the surgerys? 
Are there any alternatives?
>

I am 8 months out and I have lost 80 pounds.  The saggy skin though is already
an issue.  When is it recommend to start looking into plastic surgery,
particularly the arms and stomach, though the bust do tend to look like delated
balloons at the moment.  I am exercising though I do know I need to step it up. 
Is there any way to get insurance to cover the cost?  How bad are the surgerys? 
Are there any alternatives?

Hi guys.  Just wanted to let you know I found a new cereal that tastes good and
falls in our guidelines.  I'm not big on eggs, and really missed my cereal.

I found Special K Protein Plus at Wal-mart.  For a 3/4 c serving you get 10g
protein and 9 net carbs.  I only eat about 1/3c if even that much in skim milk
after it gets soggy.  That keeps me in my 8g carbs or less category.  It's
really good for a change, makes me feel normal!

Have a good day,
Rhonda

 

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice and support. I will take your advice and get rid of the scales. I will try to have faith that this weight will come off. I know one thing though, I can't wait to eat salad! I am sick to death of tuna-chicken-tuna-chicken!!! Thanks guys!
Rhonda

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice and support.  I will take your advice and
get rid of the scales.  I will try to have faith that this weight will come off.
I know one thing though, I can't wait to eat salad!  I am sick to death of
tuna-chicken-tuna-chicken!!!  Thanks guys!
Rhonda

 

I had my gastric bypass surgery 23 days ago. It has not been a bed of roses. I follow Dr. Clark's orders to the extreme with the food I eat, and drink only water. I have lost only 28 lbs. I am very discouraged, as you read about so many other people who drop it like crazy. Has anyone else had this issue? No more food than I consume, I could have lost this much on my own. Would love to hear advice or from others who had this same problem at first but then lost weight as they expected.
Thanks,
Rhonda

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Rhonda,

Wow! 28 pounds in only 23 days is awesome! You are doing great!! You are barely over I weeks! Pat yourself on the back!
Like Kathie said everyone is different in how quick they lose. Your first month is when you lose the most at once. I lost 26 pounds my first month. I would read some boards and see how some were losing 40 pounds and they had their surgery the same day as me. I knew I was doing what I was suppose to. As time went on some of them hit plateaus but I kept losing at my pace. I did not weigh myself except for my doctors appointments. It was exciting and something to look forward to. But it wasn't really so much about the weight but my health. You will find you may lose 10 pounds one month and 4 another. Don't get discouraged. It is all going to add up and you will feel so much better. You may not even notice the loss at first. But that first time you really see the difference you will feel so good. By next week you will really be able to feel it at the rate you are going. Hang in there. You think you could have lost it on your own but it probably would have come right back. This is going to be forever. Good luck!

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Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:16:39 -0000

To: <sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Losing weight too slowly

 

I had my gastric bypass surgery 23 days ago. It has not been a bed of roses. I follow Dr. Clark's orders to the extreme with the food I eat, and drink only water. I have lost only 28 lbs. I am very discouraged, as you read about so many other people who drop it like crazy. Has anyone else had this issue? No more food than I consume, I could have lost this much on my own. Would love to hear advice or from others who had this same problem at first but then lost weight as they expected.
Thanks,
Rhonda

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