Not Getting Enough Protein

[StormRoyale 2]

Howdy y'all, it's me again.

Banded on July 1st and feeling frustrated. Even with an empty band, I feel quite a bit of restriction and I am only able to eat 3-4oz at a time... which is good.

My frustration lies with getting enough Protein and Water in each day. I've tried quite a few different protein powders and the only one that I can stomach is EAS Myoplex 42g powder. Unfortunately, the Myoplex makes a very thick pudding like consistency (about 12-16oz). It's so heavy that I can only eat a teaspoon or 2 per hour and its too thick to enjoy. It's a chore to eat. If I thin it down to the consistency of a shake (which still requires a spoon to eat), it's more palatable, but ends up making about 32oz. It ends up taking the entire day for me to eat and I'm constantly feeling like I have a lead weight in my stomach, so I'm not able to drink much water.

And to top it all off, forcing down that 1 Protein Drink only ends up giving me 42g of protein and my doc wants me to get 80g a day! GHAA!:sad: So frustrated! All I keep thinking is "I'm gonna lose all my hair and get that waisted-away look because I'm not getting enough protein in." I'm sick of eating nothing but this Protein Shake day in and day out, but what's the alternative? :wink2:

P.S.- I've tried several of the liquid Protein brands, such as Isopure, but even the "unflavored" makes me gag and want to retch.

[icequeen813 3]

try Syntrax Nectar 23gm Protein in one serving.comes in flavors like fuzzy navel,caribbean cooler,lemonade.

[fatty no more 0]

Try the New Whey Protein bullets. There is 42 grams of protein in each shot. It's a bit sweet, so I advise mixing it in with Water. Good luck!

[Windus 0]

Where do you buy this Syntrax nectar? I LOVE fuzzy navels so I want to try it.

Also where on the whey Protein Bullets?

[icequeen813 3]

I bought the Syntrax on line.I also called the company& told them I was a bariatric patient& for $9.99 they sent 11 samples of their product.

[Humming Bird 275]

I bought the Syntrax on line.I also called the company& told them I was a bariatric patient& for $9.99 they sent 11 samples of their product.

I did this too and tried all the flavs. Then I ordered the roadside lemonaid (my fav) and the crystal sky.

They have the bullets at Walmart by the slimfast and boost type products. They look like a big test tube. It is like real strong kool-aid and many bansters mix them with Water and sip on them for awhile. The milky type shakes don't taste good to me in the summer.

[StormRoyale 2]

I'm definitely going to give the Syntrax a try. I found a place online that sells single serving packets.

For those of you who are able to eat solids: do you still drink Protein shakes or do you find that you can get all your protein from the food you eat?

[scrapbook girl 0]

I'm definitely going to give the Syntrax a try. I found a place online that sells single serving packets.

For those of you who are able to eat solids: do you still drink Protein shakes or do you find that you can get all your Protein from the food you eat?

I mix my Protein Powder with a sugar free pudding cup :sad:)

[jlray 0]

Are you already experiencing some Hair loss, or are you just trying to avoid it? Just curious... I started losing hair about 2 or 3 months out.

[StormRoyale 2]

Are you already experiencing some hair loss, or are you just trying to avoid it? Just curious... I started losing hair about 2 or 3 months out.

I'm not losing any yet.... and I'd like to keep it that way.:sad:

[Morgan from OR 0]

Suggestion for you - try chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast (powder) + 8oz milk (1%) and a scoop of Protein Powder (GNC Whey Protein - Unflavored) = 33gr protein and 5gr fat.... it's tasty and cheap (well cheaper than those nasty pre-mixed shakes)

[CJP01 0]

Bio-X Power Whey Complex

1 Scoop with 1 cup Ice cold Water (Not Thick very Liquid)

Only 140 Calores

Protien 23 grams

Fat 2.5 g

Carbs 6 grams

chocolate is very good

I have it as my breakfast every morning

[Anyajasmom 0]

The GNC whey Protein in chocolate is really good!

[pixistix 1]

I really like Pure Protein shakes, from Trader Joe's or health food stores. I like the chocolate, but it also comes in vanilla and (some places) cookies-n-creme.

Good luck to you.

[avargas18 0]

:cool: JayRobb(whey) WWW.jayrobb.com.

The flavors are tropical deamsicle, pina colada, vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. The whey (vs egg white) has 25 grams of Protein, 1 gram of carbs, no fat.

It the first Protein Powder I can drink with just Water and ice - which my docter says does not count as a meal and I can count the Water as intake toward my daily goal. I have also stirred some into vanilla sugar free pudding - just not a whole scoop it tends to make a serving 'liquid like' after being completely stirred in.

It is not a Meal Replacement - I take a Vitamin as I complete it so the Vitamins can bind to the Protein - and I get more out of the Vitamins.< /span>

This has really helped me meet the minimum protein goal of 70 grams even though I am not getting a much food in.

I was just relased to eat soft foods on 07/14/2010.