Not sure on the sweet taste since it varies from one person to another but
Champion Whey Protein puts out a cookies and cream that tastes very good.
www.allstarhealth.com is where I ordered mine from.
Michele
--- 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
>
You could try some turkey bacon or sausage? I make a mexican scrambled egg with
a bit of meat, cheese, and salsa on top.
I LOVE the Cappachino (sp?) flavored Nectar that I special ordered from Vitamin
Shoppe. It is very coffee flavor so I do a 1/2 scoop and 1/2 of chocolate
protein and add ice to almond milk and make a homemade frappachino!
I can almost pretend I'm at Starbucks.
--- In sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com, Teresa Brandt
<teresabrandt921@...> wrote:
>
> I need some new ideas for breakfast... I'm sick of eggs,protein shakes, yogert
! So what else is there ???????
> Thanks in Advance
> Teresa!
>
Cottage cheese, cream of wheat (be careful it’s also a carb). If
I’m not in the mood for the stuff allowed for breakfast, I’ll eat lunch twice
instead. LOL
From: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa
Brandt Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:01 AM To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] OK friends I'm in need of some
help
I need some new ideas for breakfast... I'm sick of
eggs,protein shakes, yogert ! So what else is there ???????
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
>
Chicken or beef broth both tasted really good when I was in the
liquid stage. So did tomato soup.
Pam
From:
sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of drgnfly209 Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:39 PM To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] So tired of protein shakes
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.
I had surgery 1-29-07 and am still mostly on protein shakes (thanks to an ulcer). I found that using a whey protein added to a pudding mix is very good, you can use sugar free pudding and skim milk and its good in protein as well that way.
Not sure you have been approved yet for that, but if not you will be soon. At this early stage for you, you will need to drink the protein drinks for now. I don't know which ones you are drinking, but if you just buy the whey protein and add it to skim milk, they aren't sweet.
Good luck!
--- On Wed, 11/18/09, drgnfly209 <lori.lasley@...> wrote:
From: drgnfly209 <lori.lasley@...> Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] So tired of protein
shakes To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:38 PM
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.
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 too am also 7 weeks out... My surgery was Sept.21.. I go to the WLSC and we are to have 90g protein a day.. I still do a protein shake a day, that is the only way I would ever get in that much protein.. I am down 47 pounds.. I was 237 when I started and now 190! I exercise every day for at least 30 mins... I take my time eating it takes me 30 mins to eat 3 oz of food , I make sure I chew chew chew so I don't get sick...I do get weighed everyday when I get on my wii fit... There are some days I wish I didn't.. My weight has slowed down to like 3 to 4 pounds a week loss now were it was like 7 pounds a weeks..
We are all different! The more we exercise the more muscle we build , so like Miryastar said if you don't see it on the scale you are more then likely seeing it in your clothes..
I'm sure you are doing just fine ! Take your time when you eat, make sure you stop your drinking 30 mins ahead and don't drink during your meal.. I wait 45 mins after I eat before I drink again.. I still fill full so I wait a little longer.. I have trouble getting in all 64 oz of fluids .. I usually only get in like 42 oz.. Keep UP the GOOD WORK ! It will come in due time!!!!! We are here to help each other !!!!
From: Miryastar <miryastar@...> To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:29:05 PM Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Re: 7 Weeks Out - A Little Discouraged
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) >
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)
>
Be sure to take photos any time you have skin infection/irritation where the folds of skin are laying on each other. This helps document the medical reasons for coverage of surgery to remove folds of excess skin.
Faye
From: Sheila <sheilacrowe@...> To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 8:40:28 AM Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Plastic Surgery?
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?
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)
I also accidentally found out to not push where we are in the
eating schedule…ie liquids, soft foods, etc. While I was making
fruit smoothie cubes for my pets (I have sugar gliders) Saturday evening. I
unthinkingly popped a piece of pineapple in my mouth…chewed it up and
swallowed it! Oops. At the time I was only 12 days post-op.
This was NOT a smart thing to do. I’ve been nauseated ever since
and early this morning was in serious pain and vomiting, after a trip to the ER
and some new meds, I’m no longer in pain or vomiting but am still
nauseated. It looks like I got lucky and will get through it without any
serious harm but still!!!
Lesson learned: DO NOT jump the gun on our eating
schedules. Our new little tummies just can’t take it!!
Pam
From:
sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rnbumps Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 6:48 AM To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Found new cereal!
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!
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
> >
>