Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 > I am also trying to understand how they can make one feel " full " . > Liquids seem to pass right through me but I feel satiated with just > several bites of animal protein or fish. Certainly continue to eat animal protein -- it keeps your pouch full. But it can't supply all your protein needs if you have the typical RNY. Protein shakes don't necessarily fill you up unless you're newly post-op. What they do is satisfy your body's cravings for nutrition. Of course a little chocolate works, because it releases seratonin into your system and makes you " happy. " But it also causes blood insulin spikes and drops, which will eventually work against you if you are insulin resistant, causing you to hunger for more food -- not real hunger, but hunger brought on by the body's need to normalize the insulin balance. Protein shakes keep you nourished, so your body doesn't constantly look for something to fill its needs. You can, of course, make them thicker so they will stay in your pouch longer, but if you drink them thin, they work just as well, because the protein is getting absorbed into your system further on down the digestive tract. I never expect my shakes to make me feel " full, " but they do keep me " satisfied, " in that when I use them, I don't go grazing for more food or go on a carb-fest that never seems to end. Hope that helps ~~ Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Early on protein drinks satisfied me quite well. Now I use them primarily for breakfast if I'm in a rush or if I am hungry late at night (after 8pm) instead of grabbing something that is going to sit there. I have also discovered that if I am truly craving something sweet, a good old chocolate protein drink or a vanilla protein drink with mixed berries satisfies that urge. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 22:23:38 -0000 " annie " writes: > I know this will probably sound but I am in a quandry with reference > > to all the " protein " drinks. Protein drinks were never part of my > instructions or regime. I am curious to know if they are truly > beneficial and if they taste good. > > I am also trying to understand how they can make one feel " full " . > Liquids seem to pass right through me but I feel satiated with just > > several bites of animal protein or fish. > > Believe it or not one small piece of chocolate also does the trick.I > > have no dumping problems so this really helps my " bad " girl > symptoms. > Annie > open RNY 10/17/98 > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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