Hi! New Guy "Mac" here;

mcnamawn

I had lap band surgery 11 days ago. Symptoms include hypertension, insulin dependant diabetic (aprox. 90 units per day), 271#. Post surgery day 6 Dr. visit, down 6 pounds, and healing fine. Pain manageable and I’m back to work day 7. As of 4 days ago I am off all insulin. Sugar numbers all in normal range for the first time in 6 years. Dr. says to continue clear liquid diet until one month appointment when I will go in for my first lap band adjustment. That seems to be the toughest part. I get many definitions about what is a clear liquid. I am confused about the definition of clear liquid. I expected it to be those liquids I could see through but there aren’t many of those things around that I know of. I have been drinking coffee, broths, protein shakes, prune juice, V8, 1% milk, non fat yogurt, glucerna, cream of mushroom and chicken soup (both blended to liquefy chucks, and tomato soup. So I guess that’s as close as I’m going to get to clear liquid, clear being defined as chunk free. Plus the nutritionist said that total volume of my meal should not exceed 1 ½ cups. My challenge is that I am not getting enough protein in. I need 60 to 80 proteins a day and each meal comes in around 50-60. Can anyone suggest how I might increase protein intake and still keep volume at 1 ½ cups of clear liquid?

mcnamawn

I had lap band surgery 11 days ago. Symptoms include hypertension, insulin dependant diabetic (aprox. 90 units per day), 271#. Post surgery day 6 Dr. visit, down 6 pounds, and healing fine. Pain manageable and I’m back to work day 7. As of 4 days ago I am off all insulin. Sugar numbers all in normal range for the first time in 6 years. Dr. says to continue clear liquid diet until one month appointment when I will go in for my first lap band adjustment. That seems to be the toughest part. I get many definitions about what is a clear liquid. I am confused about the definition of clear liquid. I expected it to be those liquids I could see through but there aren’t many of those things around that I know of. I have been drinking coffee, broths, protein shakes, prune juice, V8, 1% milk, non fat yogurt, glucerna, cream of mushroom and chicken soup (both blended to liquefy chucks, and tomato soup. So I guess that’s as close as I’m going to get to clear liquid, clear being defined as chunk free. Plus the nutritionist said that total volume of my meal should not exceed 1 ½ cups. My challenge is that I am not getting enough protein in. I need 60 to 80 proteins a day and each meal comes in around 50-60. Can anyone suggest how I might increase protein intake and still keep volume at 1 ½ cups of clear liquid?

AmyNVegas

100% whey protein it was a staple for me when I had gastric bypass in 2001. Welcome to MFP!:flowerforyou:

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fitchick99

My hubby says, protein shakes and whey powder are the best solutions, good luck to you! here's some tips...hope they help! :flowerforyou:

You may use any of the following complete nutrition products or protein supplements as needed to meet your protein needs.

Product Where to Purchase
High Protein Slim Fast
www.slim-fast.com

Optifast 800
www.optifast.com

Medifast 70
www.medifast1.com
Atkins Advantage Shake
available in retail stores
Pro-Performance
available in retail stores

Met-Rx
available in retail stores
MLO Super High Protein Soy Supplement
available in retail stores

Nectar Protein Supplement www.wlssuccess.com/nectar.htm
Unjury Protein Supplement www.unjury.com
Carb-Conscious Carnation Instant Breakfast www.carnationinstantbreakfast.com

Your Protein Diet

You will eat fewer Calories than your body needs while you are losing weight, but you still require the same amount of protein as usual. Consequences of a low protein intake include hair loss, poor healing, depressed immune system, weakness, and fatigue. You should choose high protein foods first and add other foods later as your intake improves.

Most women should take in at least 50 to 60 grams of protein daily. Men usually need 60 to 75 grams daily. Some people may need more. You can keep food records and check your protein intake to make sure you are getting enough. Use the “Nutrition Facts” section of the food label to find out how many grams of protein are in the food you are eating. Be sure to compare the portion you eat to the portion listed as a serving.

Foods highest in protein are in the Meat and Dairy groups. You can also obtain significant amounts of protein from liquid nutritional products. Here is a listing of various foods and supplements and the average amount of protein they contain:

Meat Group per serving Starch Group
1 oz. meat
7 g Check labels. Most have 2 g per ½ cup serving.

1 oz poultry
7 g

1 oz fish
7 g Vegetable Group
1/3 cup beans
5 g
¼ cup tofu
5 g Most have 1-2 g per ½ cup serving.

1 egg
6 g
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
4 g Fruit Group

1 oz. nuts, seeds 7 g

Most contain 0 g protein.

Dairy Group
Liquid Nutriition Products
1 cup Skim or 1% milk
8 g

1/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder
8 g Medifast 70 - 14 g per serving

¼ cup cottage cheese
8 g Optifast 800 - 14 g per serving
1 oz. cheese
8 g CIB, Carb Consciou - 12 g per serving
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 g Slim Fast, High Protein - 15 g per serving

Protein Supplements
Atkins Advantage Shake
20 g
Nectar
23 g
Unjury 20 g
Pro-Performance Whey 21 g
Met-Rx 15 g
MLO 22 g

mcnamawn

Thanks so much for the helpful reply to my inquirey. Good luck to your hubby

mcnamawn

Thanks so much for the helpful reply to my inquirey. Good luck to your hubby

BrandNewLaura

Hi and welcome! Hope your healing continues to progress well and we hope you enjoy MFP!

nwfamilygal

Hi and Welcome:drinker: Good luck in your healing. Hope you enjoy this sight as much as I do.:bigsmile:

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP. I just know you will love this website, if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so motivational, supportive and helpful, and everyone here is so nice. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this.

kimber607

Hi and welcome

My SIL had lap surgery a few months ago and has lost close to 60 pounds
I agree that whey/protein powder is the way to go!

Good luck!
Kim