Marvel

[vickylou]

How do u guys use marvel? Do u mix it up using milk instead of water? Or do u just add it to ur drinks, foods by the teaspoon? And how do u work the protein amount for each time u use it?


What's the daily amount of protein you should be having and when should u be counting it from post op?

 

[Bellydancer57]

I was told by my team tht you need to aim to get 60 -80g of protein when you are at soft food stage. At the full liquid stage I was lowed to fortify my full liquids with marvel. A tablespoon mixed straight into a cup of skimmed milk or a cup of tomato soup. Need to make sure it is well mixed.
It hasn't agreed with me to be honest & seems to cause a mucusy type of reaction & has even come back up as a white foamy mess. Looked like a rabied dog LOL good luck with it as its a great source of protein. Just check with your dietician.

 

[vickylou]

Is it best to start counting straight away or wait till ur passed the liquid stage?

 

[Bellydancer57]

From memory marvel has around 36 g of protein per 100g ie Each GM of the powder you use will have 0.36 g of protein. So 10g will have 3.6 g etc etc
You need to check back of tin which will have the nutritional info on it to make sure.
As I said I was advised not to worry about my protein level in the initial fluid stage but gently introduce it at the full fluid stage usually week 4 post op sleeve. Then start counting how much protein & also calories you are having per day. I keep a daily diary & I also not any good or bad reactions so that when I introduce something new I have a record to show the dietician it's really easy to do & only takes a few minutes every day. As I said be careful as I can't tolerate the milk powder. I also have seemed to have the same reaction to my powder based items e.g. Option low fat drinks, ovaltine low fat drinks & instant coffee. This kind of tells me that it is powders that are not agreeing with me. Good luck

 

[OOnion]

Mr Patel has told me that you really don't need to worry about protein too much with a bypass - it's the DS patients that need to be rigid - he said if you are having a health balanced diet (after all the stages) then you should be getting between 40-60g protein a day and that is sufficient. It's amazing how they all suggest different things. Good luck with the marvel - I find skimmed milk creamy enough I could not bare the thought of having to add to it! x

 

[Raynebubble]

Dani the protein is vey important... protein is what makes us lose the weight... also without enough protein you will suffer hair loss. x
I use marvel in my milk which i use for te and hot choc... i make up half a pint in the morning and just put in 1 tablespoon. also if i make a stew or hotpot etx.. i sometimes add a tablespoon x

 

[OOnion]

That is what I thought - however Mr P said that it's the Zinc that is important for the hair cycle - hence he put's all his patients on additional zinc supplements 3 times a day (in addition to multivits)... I have kept to 40-60g protein a day and am happy with my WL so far.
I will let you know when I need you to knit me a hat! LOL x