Comments on: Just had surgery the 13th

By: Nita Bowen

Nita Bowen — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:53:25 +0000

hi! Im Holly. I just had my surgery on the 20th. I am having the
exact same problem. I cant stomach them…but I know they are
necessary. It worries me that I am not getting enough protien. I
dont want to lose my hair and I dont want it to affect my healing.
Tomorrow I am going to the health store to try procomplex…anyone
know anything about it??

By: Christi Glennis

Christi Glennis — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:02:21 +0000

By: Phoebe Tyesha

Phoebe Tyesha — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:50:05 +0000

The best proteins for us are predigested whey proteins, as we no longer
have the part of our bodies that can actually digest the proteins out of
foods (or milk) - Milk is great comfort food, but it has a high sugar
content, and many people are lactose intolerant after surgery, so use it
knowingly. The milk protein is not available for us like it is for a
normie. Walking is GREAT for all of us, really helps with the weight
loss.

Most protein manufacturers state that the max a body will absorb at one
sitting is 30gms of protein. I don’t have any studies to back that up,
but I just consider that if the manufacturers say it, and they want to
sell as much as they can, it’s probably accurate.

Also, please be sure to get your supplements… they’re critical.
Calcium citrate and B12 and a host of others. I had to get the

chewables in the beginning, and have just continued on with them.

Pam in Niceville

By: jodie_100

jodie_100 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:52:20 +0000

sip, sip, sip,

By: erika_140

erika_140 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:12:45 +0000

Hi Nicole,
I had surgery on June 7th. Almost 2 weeks ago, boy, time flies. I use
Iso-Pure protein powder. I mix it with either aple juice, Lactaid 1% milk, or
any other sugar free juice I have on hand. I also add sugar free flavorings.
The ones they use for Lattes work great. Iso-Pure has 50 grams of protein in
one serving and iff you mix it with 12 ounces of milk, it’s 60 grams.
I feel fantastic, no pain really. I have started walking already, I hear
that the faster you start walking, around the house, whatever, it helps a lot.
I have my first post-op today! Back from post-op appt. I lost 9lbs!
Feel free to keep in touch,
Betty

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:44:10 +0000

Warm stuff is tolerated more easily than the cold stuff, even after
you’re healed up. Try some beef or chicken broth, decaf coffee, or
hot decaf tea. I have to sip coffee when I wake up or I can hardly
eat the rest of the day.

I haven’t tried a huge number of protein shakes, so I can’t say much
about the different varieties. I do know that I tried the Boost High
Protein drink in chocolate and I actually like it. I keep some on
hand for mornings when I don’t have time to do my coffee-sipping
routine but still need some breakfast. Also try some skim milk with a
package of Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed in.

Hope this helps!

~Victoria

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11/30/05

By: Thanh Lakeshia

Thanh Lakeshia — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:09:26 +0000

Thanks Pam…Yeah right now alot of stuff just tastes blah..to me.
Am I the only one who can’t wait for stage 3 to begin where I can atleast have
some tuna or turkey or something?? This fluid stuff is nasty and just very
blah….
My main thing is trying to stay hydrated…that’s important I know..

Pam in Niceville

Nicle

By: Phoebe Tyesha

Phoebe Tyesha — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:03:46 +0000

You’ll definitely need to sip your water, don’t drink like you used to.
Keep a glass beside you and sip, sip, sip. I had the hardest time, so I
understand. Also, if it takes a week or two before you start the protein
drinks, it won’t kill you. Right now you’ve got anesthesia still
working through you, so things will taste funny. If you do a protein
drink, make it up half size, so you don’t have so much to drink.

Pam in Niceville

By: Hiram Ngoc

Hiram Ngoc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:14:32 +0000

I have not had it but my mom had trouble she had to make herself maybe call the
doctor and ask what they think. Goo luck Hope you feel better soon. I am not
looking forward to that but know its to a better life. hugs Donna

I just had surgery this past tuesday and although I am doing okay I am
seriously having trouble wanting and having the stomach to drink those
protein shakes. I am having enough trouble with water and cystal light
and such..Did any of you all have the same problem? Especially the
first few days out of surgery?
Will it get beter?? I am sooo tiredd!

Any info would be great right
now……………………………………………………………
Thanks,
Nicole