Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op - Page 5 - ThinnerTimes

paige52 · 07-09-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LisaM

Kashi makes them - the same people who make Kashi Go Lean cereal. They have 6, 7 or 8 grams of protein, according to the flavor (I like the honey almond flax) and, even more important for me, 4 grams of fiber. They've helped me to the point where I don't have to use OTC fiber or stool softeners, which I appreciate.

They do have some sugar, but it's usually low, 4 or 5 grams. I eat them for breakfast, along with some string cheese or cottage cheese. I'm finding them in the breakfast cereals aisle, rather than the health food areas, of the stores that carry them.

Lisa,

Wanted to ask you a question.....

Do you ever get sick still? Have issues now that you are so far out? Or do you feel "normal"... Did you have any problems or complication the first couple of years? just wondering...

LisaM · 07-09-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by paige52

Lisa,

Wanted to ask you a question.....

Do you ever get sick still? Have issues now that you are so far out? Or do you feel "normal"... Did you have any problems or complication the first couple of years? just wondering...

I still have some issues - just went through gallbladder surgery three months ago. Since then, I've struggled with my body signals--for about six weeks, I couldn't tell until far too late that my pouch was full or overfull, and would overeat to the point of extreme pain. Finally got that mostly sorted out, but not because the signals have come back, I'm just getting better at measuring my food out again, something I had been able to relax about for almost a year.

I do get ill about once a month or so, and usually find out that it's the sugar content in something that I wasn't careful about that's making me sick. Sometimes, bluntly, I risk feeling ill--I made a birthday cake for the friend I'm staying with, and I ate a small slice of it at her party. I paid the price--sugar overdose for me now causes a lot of pouch pain, as well as the sweats and the nausea.

But no, I'm not ill or in pain on a daily basis. Most of the time I feel very normal. I had no complications from GBS, just the stomach 'flu at two weeks post-op, landed in the hospital for three days to stay hydrated. But I was lucky, no strictures, no leaks, the only true complication was the recent gallstone that blocked the duct, a recognized complication of rapid weight loss, not just of GBS.

LisaM · 07-28-2007, 05:31 AM

Just bumping this up...

I_love_Hello Kitty · 07-28-2007, 10:45 AM

Has eanyone ever tried Isopure protein supplement? I am pre-op, but was told about this....its a clear liquid they sell at GNC. I was told its was a good one by my doctor's office...but have't tried it...and know after suregery tastes will be different anyway.
Just curious if this has worked (or NOT worked)for anyone? (I don't like powders much...so thought it might be a good option).

MiladyB · 07-28-2007, 12:35 PM

Here is a list that my nutritionist provided for me.

PROTEIN SOURCES LIST
By: Carrie Liebrock, R.D.

This list is designed to provide readers with ideas for finding protein sources. It is not designed to determine whether the calorie or fat content of a particular food is acceptable given what one may or may not have consumed on a given day or in a given week. Please be advised that you should read the nutrition facts before purchasing or consuming foods to determine whether the ratios concerning calories, fat, and protein are acceptable.

Animal Sources
Chicken
Turkey
Milk
Yogurt
Beef
Fish
Cheese
Game Meats (Venison, Buffalo, etc)
Pork
Eggs
Lamb
Crab
Shrimp
Mussels
Lobster
Oysters
Crawfish
Clams
Eggbeaters

Plant Sources
Beans
Legumes
Tofu
Soy milk
Nuts
Vegetables
Soy
Occasionally fruit (small amounts)

Frozen Entrees
Weight Watchers Smart Ones
Lifechoice Frozen Meals
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals
Linda McCartney Frozen Meals
Amy’s Frozen Meals
Gardenburger Frozen Meals
Lean Cusine Frozen Entrees

Deli Meat and Other Prepared Foods
Healthy Choice Deli Meats
Louis Kemp Crab Delights
Jenni-O Turkey Store Turkey Burger
Starkist Tuna Packs
Healthy Choice Turkey Sausage
Hormel Turkey Chili
Chef Boyardee Microwave Cups
Health Valley Chili
Dinty Moore Microwave Cups
Amy’s Organic Chili
Campbell’s Select Microwave Meals
Wendy’s Chili
Deli Select Deli Meats
Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
Healthy Choice Soups (check labels for fat and protein counts)
Newman’s Own Marinara Sauce
Bertoli Marinara Sauce
Ball Park Fat Free All-Beef Hotdogs
Hebrew National All-Beef Hotdogs
Rosetto Frozen Beef Ravioli
Rosetto Frozen Chicken Herb Ravioli
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Mediterranean
Contessa Frozen Sweet/Sour Shrimp
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Fajitas
Contessa Frozen Beef Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Chicken Stir Fry
Voila Brand Frozen Teriyaki Beef and Vegetables
Pilgrim’s Pride Frozen Turkey Burgers (Walmart Superstores)

Soy Based “Meats”

Morningstar Farms
Veggie Bacon Strips
Veggie Burger
Veggie Sausage Links
Fajita Burgers
Veggie Sausage Patties
Garden Veggie Burger
Grillers
Harvest Burgers
Philly Cheese Steak Burger
Spicy Black Bean Burger
Tomato Basil Pizza Burger
Buffalo Wings
Chik Patties
Parmesan Chik Patty
Chik’n Nuggets
Portabella Mushroom Burger
Veggie Dog
Honey Mustard Chik’n Tenders
Corn Dog
Italian Marinara Chik’n
Mini Corn Dogs
Burger Style Crumbles
Sausage Style Crumbles

Gardenburger Brand
Original Burger
Flame Grilled
Burger
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Burger
Homestyle Classic Burger
Veggie Medley
Flame Grilled Chik’n
Black Bean
Country Fried Chik’n
BBQ Chik’n
Meatless Riblets
Meatless Breakfast Sausage
Meatless Herb Crusted Chik’n Patty
Meatless Sweet and Sour Pork
Meatless Meatloaf
Meatless Meatballs
Buffalo Chik’n Wings

Boca Brand
Flame Grilled Burger
Italian Sausage
Original Boca Burger
Smoked Sausage
Grilled Vegetable
Bratwurst
Roasted Onion
Breakfast Patties
Roasted Garlic
Breakfast Links
Cheeseburger
Original Chik’n Patties
Spicy Chik’n Patties
Original Chik’n Nuggets
Ground Burger

Smart Brand
Deli Turkey, Ham, Pastrami, and Bologna Meats
Fakin’ Bacon Strips
Pepperoni slices
Organic Flax Tempeh
Smart Brats
Organic Soy Tempeh
Smart Italian Style Links
Smart Chicken Strips
Smart Country Style Links
Smart Steak Strips
Organic Garden Veggie Tempeh
Taco and Burrito Ground
Smart Ground Original
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Sausage Style
Smart Dogs
Smart Franks
Light Burgers

Veggie Brand
Veggie Shreds
Veggie Crumbles
Veggie Wild Strings
Veggie Slices
Veggie Grated Parmesan

Snack Foods
Sargentos Light String Cheese
Nature Valley Granola Bars
Health Valley Crackers
Sugar-Free Jell-O or Jell-O Instant Pudding
Ak-Mak Crackers
Genisoy Soy Crisps
Natural Rye Krisp Crackers
Wasa Multigrain Crackers
Soynut Butter
Arrowhead Mills Almond Butter
Krema Brand Natural Peanut Butter
Reduced Fat Triscuits
Good Sense Brand Pumpkin Seeds
Good Sense Brand Raw Sunflower Nuts
Good Sense Brand Soy Nuts
Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
Edamame
Sun-Maid Brand Fruit Bits
Sun-Maid Brand Raisins
Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt
Stoneyfield Farms Soy Yogurt
JIF Brand Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
Beef Jerky

Breads and Grains
Aunt Millies Whole Wheat Bread
Near East Brand Couscous
Thomas 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pasta
Keoplingers Lite Whole Wheat Bread
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
Wheat Germ
Quaker Quick Barley
Brownberry 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Ancient Harvest Quinoa
Brownberry Health Nut Bread
Kashi Brand Cereals
Brownberry 12 Grain Bread
Total Protein Cereal
Optimum Cereal
Special K Brand Cereal

Protein Products
Smart Forme / Bariatrix Products
Balance Gold Bars
Luna Bars
Balance Bars
Whey Protein from Smart Forme that can be added to any food or food preparation

Websites
www.gardenburger.com
www.healthvalley.com
www.morningstarfarms.com
www.amyskitchen.com
www.galaxyfood.com
www.lightlife.com
www.hodgsonmill.com

RNY4me · 07-28-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by I_love_Hello Kitty

Has eanyone ever tried Isopure protein supplement? I am pre-op, but was told about this....its a clear liquid they sell at GNC. I was told its was a good one by my doctor's office...but have't tried it...and know after suregery tastes will be different anyway.
Just curious if this has worked (or NOT worked)for anyone? (I don't like powders much...so thought it might be a good option).

I've tried the Isopure drinks. I think they all taste 'funny' but doable to get the protein in. I have to have them icy cold, that seems to help with my taste issue. My friend, however, senses no aftertaste and can enjoy them. I never tried them pre-op, so don't know about any changing tastes on that one. Many other tastes have changed though. I think it's pretty much trial and error. I've wasted some money on stuff I cannot tolerate. I just chalk that up to the whole 'process'. Good Luck with your journey. Ask as many questions as you have inside your mind, it's all good to know. I am always gleaning new info from this place, isn't it just awesome??

sdgrrl · 07-28-2007, 04:39 PM

I pretty much owe my life to Isopure. I had some very difficult health issues post op and was in a weight free fall. I was severely malnourished, and a bunch of other stuff caused my fam and surgeon to pretty much think I wasn't going to make it a couple of times. I started drinking the Isopure because it was the only way I could get any measurable protein in and my body would tolerate it. I am now recovered, my weight is stabilizing, and even though I can eat most of my nutritional needs, I still drink probably 5 Isopures per week. I can tell when I need the protein--they taste like Nectar of the Gods. If I'm pretty good protein-wise, they taste kind of ....ehhh. Mostly they taste good to me. The folks at my GNC know me now, and they just give me 15% off for buying a case at a time. And they let me mix the flavors. The only one I won't drink is the green one (apple/melon?). The rest of them are just fine. I think I would have been given more TPN and possibly had the surgery reversed if I had survived my complications...so I'm glad for Isopure.

I_love_Hello Kitty · 07-28-2007, 05:35 PM

Thank you for those Isopure comments...I am going to try those first and see if I can tolerate them...I hate powders...so I am hoping it will be agood choice.
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer.

LQQkn · 07-29-2007, 09:42 AM

I've tried Isopure, and it's gross to me. It has a nasty after taste for me. I'm glad that you have found something that works for you. Janie

JenBear7 · 07-29-2007, 04:28 PM

I tried the isopure powders.. vanilla (yuck), strawberry (DOUBLE yuck). and double dutch chocolate.. I liked that one... and Im cheap.. powder is cheaper, and trust me.. this protein stuff gets pricey!