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Hello to everyone! I am scheduled for gastric bypass in the morning & am excited, but am a bit worried about the protein supplements.  I have a hard time with...
Kathryn Diehl
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Apr 13, 2009
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Kathryn,  I like the bananna flavor by Lean Desert protein drink. I mix it with skim lactaid milk. (I developed lactose intolerance my second week.post op). I...
Betsy Kinskey
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Apr 13, 2009
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Starbucks has a fiber protein shake that is awesome! You won't have a taste issue for that one. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ... From: Kathryn Diehl...
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Really? I never knew that! Do you buy it at a Starbucks location or at a grocery store? Do you happen to know offhand how much protein in a serving? And...
Pamela Wright
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I get it at Starbucks and I am not sure off hand but it has the protein and fiber and it comes in Chocolate Banana and I think an Orange I do the Chocolate...
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Ok so it seems the closer i get the more my anxiety levels shoot sky high. I am ready to start my new life but feel i am obsessing over the surgery. I don't...
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Apr 20, 2009
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I had mine done 01.12.09 I have lost 50lbs the first week of pain is worth it . I have kept my food journal on my computer. You will need a 1oz medicine cup or...
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well thank u very much!! ... From: martinmoyock@... <martinmoyock@...> Subject: Re: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Having surgery in a week and need...
Fran Lafond
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Apr 20, 2009
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Fran, Anxiety is normal! It will pass. I would suggest, Broth, protein drinks, creamy soups. Measuring small container,( size of a jigger). After surgery you...
Betsy Kinskey
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Apr 20, 2009
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Hi Fran! First, the anxiety is normal! I found for me that I was doing okay until that morning at the hospital when Dr Clark came to check in with me--then I...
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Apr 21, 2009
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For right after surgery you will really only need some water and skim milk.  They will give you some protein shakes in the hospital to take home.  I did not...
Shya-Lea Dawson
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Apr 21, 2009
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Kathryn, Thank u for your advice. I greatly appreciate it and i am so happy to hear that you are doing good and on the road to recovery now.....I know I can...
Fran Lafond
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Apr 21, 2009
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Thank you so much for responding to me. It sounds like you are doing good and i appreciate the fact that you have given me advice. For the last few weeks I...
Fran Lafond
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Apr 21, 2009
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I had my surgery March 31. and you know what i didn't tell anyone about my surgery but close family, no friends at all until after the surgery i didn't want to...
Linda Mizell
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Apr 22, 2009
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Hi to all! First, thanks to all that have responded to me before my surgery--it is very appreciated! My question is this---did others feel very weak/shaky...
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Apr 22, 2009
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Also, any ideas for itchy incision scar?...
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I too felt that way up to 4 weeks out and still to this day 19 months out some days I get that sort of feeling also. Amy "To achieve or get somewhere in life...
Amy RNC
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I went back to work after only a week out.  I would feel tired in the afternoon, but I was ok.  I didn't feel shaky or anything...You may be getting...
Shya-Lea Dawson
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Apr 23, 2009
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Your scar itching means it is healing.  As long as it doesn't have foul smelling drainage or more redness you are ok.  As for scratching...I would put a...
Shya-Lea Dawson
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Thanks for the info!  I will try that with the towel! Have a wonderful day!!!   Kathryn ... From: Shya-Lea Dawson <shyababy@...> Subject: Re:...
Kathryn Diehl
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I did the same thing. Only my husband and children knew. They were sworn not to tell anyone. That morning before I went in for the surgery I sent an email to a...
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Avenno gel spray that is anti-itch. Fate Godbey ... From: kdiehlrph@... <kdiehlrph@...> Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] itchy scar To:...
Faye Sandsbury Godbey
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You may want to have someone check your blood sugar.  Some of what you describe could also be symptoms of low blood sugar. Faye Godbey ... From:...
Faye Sandsbury Godbey
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you may have low blood pressure. I had that happen to me. i had to have a transfusion in the hospital because I lost blood due to scare tissue. and my...
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Does anyone have any food ideas/recipes for the puree food stage? I am really needing to find a good resource for ideas...
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When I uses to get that shakey feeling I knew I needed protein. Have you tried chicken unjury flavor protein? It tastes like  chicken soup. Just add it to 8 ...
Betsy Kinskey
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Apr 25, 2009
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I cooked chicken breasts in a crock pot. ( Cooked it in chicken broth). I put a little in my Magic Bullet with some broth. I added some Mrs.Dash to season it.I...
Betsy Kinskey
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Apr 25, 2009
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equal parts cottage chese and mashed potatoes.. good way to get extra protein. Faye Godbey ... From: kdiehlrph@... <kdiehlrph@...> Subject:...
Faye Sandsbury Godbey
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Apr 25, 2009
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Taco Bell's Pintos N Cheese Underwood Chicken Spread Cottage Cheese with Mrs. Dash Softened Feta Cheese (feta that has been sitting in water) Ricotta Cheese...
Pamela Wright
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Apr 25, 2009
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thank you all so much!  This group has been wonderful with answers at anytime that I needed it.  Have you found all these things on your own, or was there a...
Kathryn Diehl
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