Re: New to DS

[Guest guest]

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I found that early I liked Slimfast protein shakes. As it is intended to

be a meal replacement the calories are in the drink so I used it when the

ick factor was making my tummy knot up. I ate a lot of eggs, deviled eggs made

a big punch and the albumin is pure protein. I found a tasteless protein

powder and put a little in almost anything. Lots of beans and cheese from taco

bell. Adding a little powdered protein and it was a pack. Tuna and chicken

salad. I also got a vanilla supplement that is used for body builders called

whey protein by body fortress and mixed some of it in that bolthouse vanilla

chai protein drink and got that and still do when I think my protein needs a

boost(swelling in ankles). I hope this helps a little bit of extra protein here

and there adds up. Small amounts often works wonders. I think I might go fix

a drink now...LOL.

Mel

In a message dated 12/5/2008 6:40:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,

justynick@... writes:

I am using Probiotic but it ruins the taste of most things. Any help would

be greatly appreciated.

DS 11/20/08

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Oh, I found to that I loved cottage cheese but got tired of it fast. If you

add a small amount of sugar free jello (dry) to the cottage cheese to taste,

you can vary the flavors and it is something different. I loved lime,

strawberry and orange but the options are almost endless.

Mel

In a message dated 12/5/2008 6:40:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,

justynick@... writes:

I am using Probiotic but it ruins the taste of most things. Any help would

be greatly appreciated.

DS 11/20/08

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I have to laugh at this because Tom blames Marta and you guys for my

expensive string cheese habit. has discovered it and if you think it is

bad

when you buy it for yourself, imagine how much a 6 foot 3 inch 18 yo boy can

put away. Do any of you have to hide your " good stuff " ??

Mel

In a message dated 12/5/2008 7:53:39 P.M. Central Standard Time,

moobabies@... writes:

String cheese was a big favorite of mine early post-op. I'd play

with the cheese trying to " string " it as small as I could for each

bit. I could eat a whole string cheese this way because I ate it

slowly.

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Congrats on having surgery. The next couple months are going to be a

bit difficult. Finding ways to eat that will sit right on the tummy

is a huge problem and just when you think you have it under-control

your taste will change and you feel like you are back at square one.

But Time does heal and it does get better and easier.

Cottage cheese and yogurt were my two " go to foods " . I'd eat them

together and by themselves.

Eggs cooked in many different ways can be great and many things cooks

ahead. The protein in Eggs are very " available " to us so they are

always a good choice. Make deviled eggs with crackers..how about a

frittata, a quiche, omelets with loads of melted cheese.

Then how about one of my favorites....and egg/potato salad.

Basically make your favorite egg or pasta salad but put in very

little potato/pasta and put in tons of eggs. It creates a protein

base side-dish that helps to change it up a bit. Do something like 6-

8 eggs to one potato.

String cheese was a big favorite of mine early post-op. I'd play

with the cheese trying to " string " it as small as I could for each

bit. I could eat a whole string cheese this way because I ate it

slowly.

When you are ready for meats...choose juicy meats, meats with gravy,

Dark chicken meat, fish, shrimps, sushi....yum! Red meats and pork

and meats cooked well done will sit Heavier on your tummy and you

will eat less. Light meats like fish and shrimps will be light on

your tummy and you will eat more. Eat tiny bits at a time and chew

well. I found and so have others that sometimes ending a meal by

eating a lemon wedge will aide in digestion and foods won't sit as

heavy on your tummy. (something to keep in mind during the next few

months)

Be willing to try new foods. You may like something that you

couldn't stand before. An example...I hated yogurt before DS...I

love it now. My mom who is a little over a year post-op will now eat

Shrimp once in a while, where she wouldn't touch it before DS.

Add new foods to your diet slowly and remember that if something

doesn't work for you this week...give it some time and try it again.

Things change...try to enjoy the rollercoaster ride you are now on!

Hugs

Jo

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for the input.  Didn't even think about string cheese.Some days

are certainly easier than others.  Thanks for the encouragement. 

Subject: Re: New to DS

To: DS_Friends_Keshishian

Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 5:53 PM

Congrats on having surgery. The next couple months are going to be a

bit difficult. Finding ways to eat that will sit right on the tummy

is a huge problem and just when you think you have it under-control

your taste will change and you feel like you are back at square one.

But Time does heal and it does get better and easier.

Cottage cheese and yogurt were my two " go to foods " . I'd eat them

together and by themselves.

Eggs cooked in many different ways can be great and many things cooks

ahead. The protein in Eggs are very " available " to us so they are

always a good choice. Make deviled eggs with crackers..how about a

frittata, a quiche, omelets with loads of melted cheese.

Then how about one of my favorites... .and egg/potato salad.

Basically make your favorite egg or pasta salad but put in very

little potato/pasta and put in tons of eggs. It creates a protein

base side-dish that helps to change it up a bit. Do something like 6-

8 eggs to one potato.

String cheese was a big favorite of mine early post-op. I'd play

with the cheese trying to " string " it as small as I could for each

bit. I could eat a whole string cheese this way because I ate it

slowly.

When you are ready for meats...choose juicy meats, meats with gravy,

Dark chicken meat, fish, shrimps, sushi....yum! Red meats and pork

and meats cooked well done will sit Heavier on your tummy and you

will eat less. Light meats like fish and shrimps will be light on

your tummy and you will eat more. Eat tiny bits at a time and chew

well. I found and so have others that sometimes ending a meal by

eating a lemon wedge will aide in digestion and foods won't sit as

heavy on your tummy. (something to keep in mind during the next few

months)

Be willing to try new foods. You may like something that you

couldn't stand before. An example...I hated yogurt before DS...I

love it now. My mom who is a little over a year post-op will now eat

Shrimp once in a while, where she wouldn't touch it before DS.

Add new foods to your diet slowly and remember that if something

doesn't work for you this week...give it some time and try it again.

Things change...try to enjoy the rollercoaster ride you are now on!

Hugs

Jo