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Originally Posted by Pink_Diamond
Oh and do you do still have to drink the protein shakes or did you ever have to?
Also what other types of things did you eat when you first had the surgery done?
I think the first week or two is liquids and then after that oatmeal and any kind of soft mushy foods lol after oatmeal im stuck on what else can be eatten at that stage.
I was thinking after the surgery we dont really have much of an appettite anyway so i wouldnt have to worry about what to eat for the first few weeks. But my doctor says that even if I wont want to eat, I have to.
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Hi again!
I'm so glad to see such enthusiasm from you re: GBS. It's IS really exctitng to think about the possibility of overcoming obesity.
You asked if I still do the protein drinks, I never really did do them, but let me explain: I live in a rural area and did not go to a bariatric doctor. I went to a general surgeon. I was not given a specific set of guidelines to follow so I didn't know any better. Since joining TT, I have learned SOOOOO much and have come to realize the many things I did wrong.
So, getting back to the protein thing. I get my protein from my food and do not have to suppliment with shakes etc. Just had my blood work done and my levels are in the normal range. From my understanding though, you will not be able to get enough protein as you will not be able to eat very much, therefore protein suppliments are necessary. I have a book called The Doctor's Pocket Calorie Fat & Carbohydrate counter. This is what it has to say about protein:
Protein has many important body functions. It builds and repairs muscle, and is the basis of our body's organs, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies to fight infection.
Protein is also an emergency fuel in the absence of sufficient carbohydrates and fats. For this resaon, weight loss should be gradual so as to preserve protein levels in muscle, the heart and other body organs.
Protein & Muscle
Although muscles are built of protein, protein is not a special fuel for working muscle cells - carbohydrates and fats are.
It also says to remember excess protein in food will not build bigger muscles. Any excess is converted and stored as fat. Excess protein can also strain the kidneys which excrete the waste products of protein metabolism.
Now, some folks are going to disagree with that, and there are so many different views on the quantity to consume for GBS. My new bariatric doctor's office recommends 60 - 80g. protein daily. Most will say a minimum of 60 but I've heard others that consume much more than that on a daily basis.
Now onto the breakfast/food topics:
Other than oatmeal, you can try cream-of-wheat & malt-o-meal. Remember that eggs are also a good source of protein. You can do scrambled with some cheese (added protein), boiled, poached or fried. I usually use Pam if available and a non-stick pan. Cheese chunks or string cheese also good source for protein (but watch the calories and fat content). Cottage cheese, yougurt, s/f pudding with protein powder added to it (you have to really stir it or it's lumpy).
I'm sure you will do just fine. It sounds like you're really trying to get as much information as possible so you can try to be prepared for this change. And yes, you will not be able to eat very much for a while. One thing I did when I started with solids was to get the little condiment cups and lids from Gordon's foods, they have several sizes, I used the 1oz and 2 oz cups. I would take boneless/skinless chicken breast or chicken strips, put them in a non-stick pan with a little water and seasoning salt and cook them until just done. Then I would run them through the blender on "Chop" I just hit the button a few times so it was chopped but not mush. Then I would measure it out in 2oz portions on a scale, add a pinch of chicken broth and freeze them. I would use the 1oz for yogurt and pudding. That was pretty much my lunch for quite a while, 2 oz chicken, 1 oz yogurt and 1 oz pudding. My boss's wife use to get a kick out of seeing me take it out of the freezer and setting them on the counter to thaw for lunch. It wasn't much variety at the point, but that was okay for me. Supper was where I usually got the variety.
Anyway, I hope this helps a little. It's nice to chat with you, keep posting!
Sharon
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