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Hi All
I have been on DS since I discovered it shortly after my op on the 28 July.
What an amazing community, with amazing people that take the time to reply and participate.
I am looking for some advice from you stunning losers (winners!!!)
Unfortunately we dont have many resources in SA but some brilliant surgeons. We also dont have all these amazing protein drinks tat I read about all the time! It must make life so much easier.
My question is that I am strugglng to get in enough protein. Everything just tastes horrible and tough to eat. I just find it easier to eat a bit of mashed potato. It just goes down easier. In the mornings I have a bit of cottage cheese (Not sure if its the same as yours but ours is a crumble type white curd cheese). The rest of the day I will have a little protein (chicken) with a little Jasmine rice and a sauce. I also think I could be eating too much.
I started off at 323 pounds and am now 284. I just feel that it is not falling off quick enough. Every second day it plateuas and then will drop a bit. Frustrating as I know that this is the time I should be losing the most as it slows down significantly.
HELP!!
Warm wishes from Cape Town
Cath X
I have been on DS since I discovered it shortly after my op on the 28 July.
What an amazing community, with amazing people that take the time to reply and participate.
I am looking for some advice from you stunning losers (winners!!!)
Unfortunately we dont have many resources in SA but some brilliant surgeons. We also dont have all these amazing protein drinks tat I read about all the time! It must make life so much easier.
My question is that I am strugglng to get in enough protein. Everything just tastes horrible and tough to eat. I just find it easier to eat a bit of mashed potato. It just goes down easier. In the mornings I have a bit of cottage cheese (Not sure if its the same as yours but ours is a crumble type white curd cheese). The rest of the day I will have a little protein (chicken) with a little Jasmine rice and a sauce. I also think I could be eating too much.
I started off at 323 pounds and am now 284. I just feel that it is not falling off quick enough. Every second day it plateuas and then will drop a bit. Frustrating as I know that this is the time I should be losing the most as it slows down significantly.
HELP!!
Warm wishes from Cape Town
Cath X
1 pack instant pudding SUGARFREE
2 scoops unflavored protein powder
2 cups skim milk
www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com - Shelly's site is GREAT!
www.bariatriccookery.com
www.bariatriceating.com
Have you tried plain greek yogurt, tuna with a tiny bit of fat free mayo, refried beans, string cheese - you need to focus on getting as much protein as possible. Unfortunately the potatoes don't give you the nourishment you need right now.
Check Shelly's site. I'm sure there will be lots more suggestions from the group. Hang in there!
Linda
We unfortunately don't have anything like unflavoured protein powders. It comes in chocolate, strawberry and vanilla! And that's it and must be made into a milkshake! Yuck!! There must be such a huge marketing oportunity here for all these products!
I also often read about Crystal Lite. What is that?
Thanks again for the feedback. It really helps and I will go and check those sites!
Cath X
Crystal Light is a Sugar free drink like Kool-aide. It comes in a powder and mixes with water. comes in many flavors.
I am not sure if some places with ship to other countries, you may be able to order unflavored protein powder online.