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Debbyg

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I have been eating tuna, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese. still drinking protein shakes. When I use up what I have of the protein shakes, I don't think I will buy them again. At least not in the big boxes of 18 from Costco or Sam's. I'll just buy the 4 pack once in a while. So far, no issues eating anything. I go Feb. 15th for my 1 month checkup. If my scales are right, I have lost 35 lbs. since Jan. 2nd. I can get some of my jeans buttoned that I couldn't before so I guess I am doing something. :)
 
Debbyg said:
I have been eating tuna, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese. still drinking protein shakes. When I use up what I have of the protein shakes, I don't think I will buy them again. At least not in the big boxes of 18 from Costco or Sam's. I'll just buy the 4 pack once in a while. So far, no issues eating anything. I go Feb. 15th for my 1 month checkup. If my scales are right, I have lost 35 lbs. since Jan. 2nd. I can get some of my jeans buttoned that I couldn't before so I guess I am doing something. :)
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Must be nice eating mashed potatoes, they are not on my list of foods I can eat yet and I had my surgery on Dec 22
 
that's weird. My doctor told me I could eat mashed potatoes when I went for my 1 week visit. I guess all doctors are different.
 
My doctor doesn't like mashed potatoes. He says there isn't as much nutrition as other foods I could try. My stomach really likes cold foods like fudgicles and popsicles. I had pudding yesterday and it gave me diarrhea.
 
Anna( Lady Truck driver ) said:
My doctor doesn't like mashed potatoes. He says there isn't as much nutrition as other foods I could try. My stomach really likes cold foods like fudgicles and popsicles. I had pudding yesterday and it gave me diarrhea.
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Yeah potatoes don't have much protein but has a lot of carbs.... For example some mashed potatoes have 16 carbs and 1-2 protein per 1/2 cup.... thats a bunch of carbs for so little food... Just saying... But when you want something real after 3 weeks of liquids, half that serving of potatoes... Everyone says glad to have real food...
 
I am getting tired of potatoes, cottage cheese. I have some sugar-free pudding and jello and popsicles, too. I made a cup of macaroni and cheese for lunch today. Mushed up the macaroni so I could eat it easily. It was pretty good.
 
Debbyg said:
I have been eating tuna, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese. still drinking protein shakes. When I use up what I have of the protein shakes, I don't think I will buy them again. At least not in the big boxes of 18 from Costco or Sam's. I'll just buy the 4 pack once in a while. So far, no issues eating anything. I go Feb. 15th for my 1 month checkup. If my scales are right, I have lost 35 lbs. since Jan. 2nd. I can get some of my jeans buttoned that I couldn't before so I guess I am doing something. :)
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Make sure you make up for the missing protein if you give up shakes. I've been told to plan on having them the rest of my life. I'm not a fan of shakes so that sucks.
 
Anna( Lady Truck driver ) said:
My doctor doesn't like mashed potatoes. He says there isn't as much nutrition as other foods I could try. My stomach really likes cold foods like fudgicles and popsicles. I had pudding yesterday and it gave me diarrhea.
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I've found since surgery that I can no longer have dairy or I get diarrhea. Maybe the pudding had milk in it. Just a thought.
 
I've only eaten mac and cheese today for the first time. Just sounded really good. I am eating cottage cheese for my dinner now. Made a pitcher of iced tea, too. I needed a change from water. I add lemon or crystal light or something to water but it still gets old. So, I'm trying tea, for a change.
 
I have Bariatric Advantage protein powder so I have been making shakes/smoothies with it. The bag is still more than half full so it should last for awhile. Then I also have some other protein powder I will be using for shakes. I need to use all this up so I will do that before I buy more protein drinks. I even bought a battery operated "shaker" to take to work and make my shakes. It does better than just shaking the powder and water. Seems to dissolve better. I can pack up what I need to make them on the days I go to the office. :)
 
Anna( Lady Truck driver ) said:
My doctor doesn't like mashed potatoes. He says there isn't as much nutrition as other foods I could try. My stomach really likes cold foods like fudgicles and popsicles. I had pudding yesterday and it gave me diarrhea.
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Diarrhea ? Wow, bless your heart. I was reading about how foods will affect you differently now. Trial and error it looks like.
 
Debbyg said:
I have been eating tuna, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese. still drinking protein shakes. When I use up what I have of the protein shakes, I don't think I will buy them again. At least not in the big boxes of 18 from Costco or Sam's. I'll just buy the 4 pack once in a while. So far, no issues eating anything. I go Feb. 15th for my 1 month checkup. If my scales are right, I have lost 35 lbs. since Jan. 2nd. I can get some of my jeans buttoned that I couldn't before so I guess I am doing something. :)
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I' just having a heck of a time getting through the second week of my full liquid phase...I look horrible, feel bad, and I'm a bit cranky! Can't drive cause I'm way to dizzy...I'm drinking enough water, 6 bottles a day , plus my tea....any suggestions?
 
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