Question:
post op diet
i had surgery 5 1/2 years ago. did great but started gaining. my question is visited the site for the 5 day pouch test. i do not cook and can't afford much, is there easier ways to get your protein and start a fived day diet? seems like having to buy what is mentioned in the site will cost a fortune, i do not know what some of the things are other than tuna and chicken. please hellp, need foods that are easy to make, i do not own a blender to make the shakes either, help!!!!!!! — irma48 (posted on March 19, 2008)
March 19, 2008
I don't have that much money to spare either. I brought the beneprotein
powder and I have been adding that to my home made broths, tea, coffee,
oatmeal, whatever I eat. My nutrionist said it was a good product and I
can't complain. It doesn't taste like anything and it doesn't thicken what
you add it to. I brought it on the Obestity Help store. Check it out.
— sandra8a
March 19, 2008
See if a neighbor has a blende that can help you out for the week. If you
were close to me I lend you mine. I got two, Do what you got to do as
your health is the most important thing for yourself and your family. Best
of sucess to you.
==Bill
— William (Bill) wmil
March 19, 2008
You might try protein capsules. I use them. You can get them at
www.nashuanutrition.com They're called Capsul-Pro. Comes out to about a
dollar a day. No taste issues or bloating either. They work for me...
— jonedwards
March 19, 2008
If you are gaining, there is a probablity that it is because of your eating
habits. Take the time and money to invest in your health! Blenders are not
that expensive -- you might even be able to find one at a yard or moving
sale or even a thrift shop (by all means, make sure you clean it first!).
There are many sources for protien powders. Replace whatever you are
eating for breakfast with a shake --- start with just the one. Or in place
of a snack. But keep in mind that it IS expensive to stay healthy --- and
YOU ARE WORTH IT! With love, Dani
— zandeldm
March 19, 2008
I DID THE 5 DPT AND YES IT IS PRICEY AND NO I CANT REALLY AFFORD
IT,BUT....... THIS IS MY NEW LIFESTYLE AND YOU HAVE TO PUT IT FIRST.DEBBIE
— deb44m
March 20, 2008
Try going to Good Will to find a blender. It is only for 5 days. They
also have soup receipes on the website which were not expensive to make.
Good luck to you!
— Carlyn M.
March 20, 2008
Hi Irma, thanks for writing. First the blender issue, try a Goodwill or
thrift shop. Many times you can get cheap things there. Next, grab a cook
book. Anyone can cook, it doesn't have to be fancy, but anyone can do it.
Liquid and powder protein is expensive, so you might not want to go that
route, but tuna salad, chicken salad, I used to munch on beef jerkey, and
the single serving soups can have good protein sources in them. Cottage
cheese, pinto beans from taco bell, I buy shrimp from my local market, and
I eat about 2 pounds of shrimp per week. It sounds expensive, but not
nearly as bad as eating out regular, so it is worth the cost. I am not
sure about a 5 day pouch test, can't help you there, but you can invest in
your health with a cheap blender (even the stores will sometimes sell them
for about $25. Maybe you need to save for that, but you can, or find one
for $5 at Goodwill or thrift shops. I have a little $25 food processor
that is worth it weight in gold as far as making foods small and easy to
digest. I use it so much, it broke, and they sent me a new one! Take care
Irma, hope you work it out. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 20, 2008
The 5dpt is expensive if you buy the pricey foods. I use the walmart brand
itemns and they run lower cost to some of the regular ones. I also add
water and not milk to the cream of chicken soup. I use the sugar-free cool
aides that walmart has for $1.88. There are 6 tubs that make a gallon at a
time. I use bouillion cubes dissolved in hot water. Decafe coffee..the off
name brands do me fine for a large jar of istant. Add the fat-free half and
half or any low calorie creamer of choice. I use the boxed sugar-free jello
you make yourself in all flavors. I make them and then sometimes just drink
the mixture or I gel it and have enough for 2 days. I buy the store brand
tuna for lots less priced. Vienna sausages are great to eat. Some of the
recipes I have tried and they are good, but I just use what I can afford to
buy and exercise and walk. I lost 7 lbs that first week. I do the all
liquids every monday and tuesday and to keep myself on track. I am 4 yrs
and 1 mo post-op. Gained 16 lbs in a year. I have never gotten to my
desired goal of 180 or 190 and this is helping me stay on track and do what
I am suppose to be doing.
— mspisces
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