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I would definitely talk to your surgeon and then make your decision. Carol

Same here. Carol

Sorry to hear about that. It doesn't sound right. They need to have the support groups. Education is worthwhile, but the support groups are needed as well. Carol

Greetings all; I have just been on the Premier Protein website and they have some good recipes there to spruce up the shakes and they sound good-will have to try some. Apple Pie a la Mode, just Peachy shake, protein pancakes, blended peach pie a la mode, high protein peppermint mocha...

Greetings, Janet; Welcome to the site. Good to see that you and your husband support each other. My husband is there for me, too. I had my surgery on 12/17/12. My husband had his Cardiac surgery in October of 2012 and I was by his side as well. Plus, he was on the floor and unit at my hospital...

Congratulations on your surgery and surviving as a human pin cushion! :) Make sure you sip, sip, sip-get those fluids in. Powerade zero will help with electrolytes and help with the hydration. If you can have skim milk on your team's plan right now it will help get the protein in. Mainly right...

Greetings, Angie; I guess you learned from that? Our pouchies will teach us the right way to eat. You got the tool and your pouch will keep you up on what to have and when to stop eating. It is a learning process and a continued journey. You will be OK. How are your fluids, vitamins, and...

Greetings; How far out do you usually get to have a protein bar? Carol

Greetings, Yvette; Sorry to hear about your lack of support in that family member. This site is good for information, recipes, etc.. Welcome! Carol

You still have the fluids in you from the IVs you had while in the hospital. Skim milk also has protein. I for one have tried every protein powder known to mankind and dislike most of them. Found out I can't do the chocolate ones-pouchie doesn't like. I do have one that I can put in anything to...

Thank you, I got it on Amazon. Carol

How can you drink 12 oz? I make it to 4oz and I am full. I will be glad when I can drink a bit more of it. Carol

I use my indoor exercycle, my apartment building has a fitness center on the first floor-which I use the treadmills 3 times per week. Hubby take me out places and I wear my fitbit to keep track of my steps in the stores, etc. I also have a DVD called "Chair Boxing"-it is great and I will be...

I do once a week-but, I could go for until I see the Team again. In this case it will be my Nutritionist this week on the 17th-so I know they will weigh me then. I will hold off from weighing until then. I am just excited by the weight loss. Carol

I had the same problem last week but my doctor said that it was normal due to the diet-says that Protein drinks have a tendency to make you Constipated. Drink plenty of fluids and make sure you are walk, walk, walking. The doctor also recommended Miralax. Also we don't eat that much to start...

Greetings; I think everyone before me here pretty much covered it all-fluids and protein and vitamins, etc.....Don't forget to get out and walk, walk, walk, etc. Are you exercising and getting your fluids and protein in? Don't worry give it a chance-you just had the surgery-give your pouch a...

Greetings Angela; Welcome to the site. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery in Feb!! This is a good site and you will learn alot. Your Team should be giving you information on your upcoming surgery, etc.. so you can start practicing your chewing and your sip, sip, sipping. Carol

Hang in there it will come up and be here before you know it!! It is well worth it!! Carol;)

Congratulations on your recent surgery!!!! Carol

Sounds good, but looks like there will be too much for me to drink at once. Carol