Guest guest Posted March 16, 2000 Report Share Posted March 16, 2000 I don't know if this helps...post-op, I bought chicken and beef broth,yogurt,and gatorade . I also bought " designer " protein powder from GNC. It is a flavorless way to add protein to yogurt and broth. I'm attempting tofu shakes this week,but as my boys say " Mommy, you make lousy shakes! " ...They're right! I also bought Creatine,too. I focus on 3 things:Potassium,protein, and salt.And fluids,fluids,fluids. My understanding is that when you break up a large multivitamin it increases your g.i. upset because it's like rubbing iron on your stomach. Dr. R. recommended taking the vitamin whole then " chasing it " w/ yogurt or citrucel. This pulls it into the sm. intestine for absorption. I never had heartburn in my life, and did have some trouble when I first statred the Actigall. I tried Dr.R's altered schedule for the Actigall and it worked great. I'm now back on track,have no reflux and feel better than I did pre-op. Everyone's different. I've lost about 22 lbs. in 3 weeks. I've been working out and can see inches lost and muscle building. My abs. are actually starting to appear and I have no loose skin. For me, this was the best decision I've ever made...besides marrying my hubby. Someone said " this too shall pass " and I use that to get by. The guys I work w/ now make me order first and eat my leftovers when we go to a restaurant! You have to have a sense of humor! Sorry I rambled, just keep in mind everyone has different experiences. If you can post-op I strongly recommend MOVE IT OR LOSE IT!! Sorry I yelled...good luck everybody! O MGB 2/21/00 wt pre-op:272 lbs. post-op 3/15/00 250lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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