Finally working; I sound like a commercial

ladytuscanny · 06-28-2008, 03:55 PM

I had a very aggresive 2nd fill and had a hard time swallowing. I didn't want to go back and have an adjustment because I wanted the weight loss to happen. It has been a month since the fill and I lost 2.8 pounds. I have able to eat regular food just this week. I started tracking food intake in points and found that I just wasn't eating enough. I've increased my points and added activity, bike riding and walking and I've lost another pound in the last two days. Finally, finally its working and i'm not hungry. I just pray that it continues to happen.

tweenwaters · 06-28-2008, 04:18 PM

I would suggest trying New Whey Protein bullets (24 grams of protein & also 42 grams).....keep your protein up each day, even if it's liquid form....and the weight should really start dropping. Not sure what you were able to eat since you had a hard time swallowing....my fill on May 1st was like that. I basically had to stick with protein shakes and soups b/c I would get stuck and slime on hard proteins. Make good choices with foods and eat/drink protein first before anything else......that is what has worked best for me. Good luck:)

ladytuscanny · 06-28-2008, 04:25 PM

Unfortunately, i'm allergic to whey, and all dairy based products. Had to learn to eat a lot of soy. Chicken eggs is also a no no for me. Hasn't been easy but its finally working.

tweenwaters · 06-28-2008, 06:26 PM

I will have to check out soy protein and see how I can add that to my diet....any suggestions?

My kids and I went to Jamba Juice last weekend to use a gift card someone had given me for my 40th b-day.......anyway, the kids working there said whey protein has a flavor and would change the tast of my smoothie.....so they suggested I try soy protein added instead. I did...it was GREAT!

ladytuscanny · 06-28-2008, 06:44 PM

I use soy protein shakes and soy protein bars. I also eat tofu grilled with lemon grass or any other seasonings. Also get alot of protein of lentils, and other type of legumes. For example, I have 3 oz of chicken and 1/2 cup lentils and have protein with less calories. It has been a learning experience. I've even found duck eggs to eat instead of chicken eggs. Duck eggs don't make me sick.

tweenwaters · 06-28-2008, 06:53 PM

thank you:)
I will have to find some soy protein shakes and bars to try this week....I get tired of the same bars. Luna bars are my favorites and the EAS brand are my least favorite. What brand do you shop for and where can I find some soy shakes and soy bars...I've never looked for them before.

Chrisann · 06-29-2008, 10:16 AM

Congrats Lady!!!! We have all been here through your struggles, and its great that you have finally felt what we have. I give you lots of props for hanging in there.

I would watch Jamba Juice. Go to their website and check out the nutritional info. I was stunned at the fat and calories in smoothies. Its scary.

I go to Smoothie King every now and then, and I wind up always getting the Gladiator, cause it has no fat, 40+ proteins. Everything else there is way too bad for me, even though its fruit based.

ladytuscanny · 06-29-2008, 10:50 AM

All the soy protein sold in stores has whey has an ingredient. I purchase mine from the internet: www.revivalsoy.com. They are expensive, but since I couln't get protein from any other source I paid the price. Now that i'm able to eat again, i'm only using the shakes for breakfast. They are very tasty, come in blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, cappacino, and chocolate. I use soy milk to mix them, but you could also use water.
I stay away from smooties, or jamba juices. Anything that tastes so good, is surely to have extra calories in sugar. I stay away from sugar, if it doesn't come naturally in the fruit with is a high density food, i'm not going to waste my points on it :-)

tweenwaters · 06-29-2008, 06:31 PM

I hear you both on the added calories and sugars with smoothies....Jamba Juice or Smoothie King. It was just a treat...a b-day gift card...and I was pleasantly surprised with how good it was with the added whey. Every once in a while, especially in this summer heat (TX)...it's nice to have something yummy for a treat.

Thanks for the website for the soy protein...I will check it out right now:)

HeatherO · 07-10-2008, 10:35 PM

Congratulations on getting some restriction. It is so much easier afterwards.