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I just had surgery on Jan 12 and I have a lot of restriction. I am having a hard time getting the Protein in.

Any Suggestions...........

Thanks...

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I used the canned Atkins Protein Drinks, but only chocolate. Body for Life drinks are okay, but the vanilla has that "egg white" feeling, yuck! I use Unjury Protein Powder, vanillla and unflavored. Cottage cheese is good. Each day you will do better and better, and be able to add more variety. Right now, it is SO important to take it easy, and let your esophagus and stomach rest and heal. Be nice to yourself, and put up with this liquid phase. You'll be glad you did. Hugs, Cindy

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I, too had a hard time getting my Protein, 3 "meals" and Water all in. was banded 12/28. It gradually gets better. Just keep at it. Do breakfast, then after a couple of hours when you can drink, start the protein. Sip it. I alternated with a sip of h20. When the swelling goes down, you'll be able to take more in.:)

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I like Isopure Peanut Butter & chocolate Swirl. It has 50 grams of Protein. Sometimes I just mix 1/2 and drink it and drink the rest of it later.

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there is this drink at WINCO (if you have one) it has 40 grams of Protein.. and it tastes real good.

its chilled.. its like chia vanilla.. its white.. um, sorry I wish I knew the name..

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I made and still do, lots of burgers and patties. Lentil burgers, ordinary hamburgers, tuna patties, tandoori chicken burgers etc. I find them a really easy way to eat meat, as is bolognaise sauce on anything.

I hate Protein drinks and wont do them so I have to make sure I do eat well.

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