pcosmommyof4 13 Posted June 30, 2012 Are you suppose to drink Protein Shakes once you start solid foods? My book says not to drink them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judych 225 Posted June 30, 2012 Are you suppose to drink Protein Shakes once you start solid foods? My book says not to drink them. i still have but not all the time. for example i had a fill about ten days ago, and ive needed Protein Drinks since then. i take a long time to recover when i have a fill... thats just me. So.. for these times i have the drinks to make up for any dietary loss. i had to do the same the first time i had a fill as well. Sometimes i may just have a drink of it out of the blue, becuase i enjoy them so much. Also if im in a hurry first thing of a morning and cant sit down long enough to eat Breakfast i will have one then. they do still have their place... just not everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted June 30, 2012 from what i understand, they are ok to help with getting your Protein intake. eating is what we are to do and the band will just curtail how much. i intend to drink one for breakfast and eat my protein throughout the rest of the day. but if you are concerned, refer to your doctor. remember, we are eating to nourish......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted June 30, 2012 At some point pre op, before you began your liquid diet, you should have been given a number of Protein grams to target as necessary to have every day. If you don't know what that number is, you should to find out. Once we begin to eat solid foods again, we are supposed to rely on our diet to provide the needed protein, but there will be days when that's not doable. That's the reason our protein choices need to be lean and high quality. The Protein Shake can be used to supplement your protein intake on the days you don't reach your target of protein grams. You will also likely need to return to shakes and a liquid diet for at least a day following a fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highland 168 Posted June 30, 2012 I drink one every single day for breakfast/lunch. It's what I like, what I want, and it works for me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carol285 145 Posted June 30, 2012 When I went back to work full time in January it turned out I would have a very early lunch hour so I have a Protein Shake every day either for Breakfast or Lunch. The meal are too close together for me to want real food for both but I also need my Protein to keep me going until dinner time. I asked my doc & he was fine with it as long as I wasn't drinking them because I COULDN'T eat solids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenty 27 Posted June 30, 2012 Only rely on a liquid diet when your doctor tells you to. Otherwise -- as Sojourner said -- they are a great way to supplement Vitamins, minerals, and Protein.< /p> It is always important to make sure you get everything your body needs, but it is even more tricky -- and at the same time critical -- that you do so when limiting calories. After all, we want to lose the fat, keep the muscle, and be healthy so we can feel great and keep the weight off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judych 225 Posted July 1, 2012 At some point pre op, before you began your liquid diet, you should have been given a number of Protein grams to target as necessary to have every day. If you don't know what that number is, you should to find out. Once we begin to eat solid foods again, we are supposed to rely on our diet to provide the needed protein, but there will be days when that's not doable. That's the reason our protein choices need to be lean and high quality. The Protein Shake can be used to supplement your protein intake on the days you don't reach your target of protein grams. You will also likely need to return to shakes and a liquid diet for at least a day following a fill. would you believe it takes me two weeks to recover from a fill? even just 1cc?? im down on protein and must start making shakes until i can get back to normality again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigenuff 302 Posted July 1, 2012 Many people still do shakes for breakfast or a snack.I do not do shakes any more.banded 4/6/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenty 27 Posted July 1, 2012 It is super important that we all find something that works for us as individuals. Personally, I didn't eat breakfast at all for years. Very unhealthy, I know; but it just made me sick when I did. Having a shake every morning has been a game-changer for me, since I can now get fuel right away to start my day. 2 carol285 and Kflower84 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted July 1, 2012 It is super important that we all find something that works for us as individuals. Personally, I didn't eat Breakfast at all for years. Very unhealthy, I know; but it just made me sick when I did. Having a shake every morning has been a game-changer for me, since I can now get fuel right away to start my day. i drink one for breakfast also. if you drink too fast, do you get kinda queazy to your stomach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcosmommyof4 13 Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks everyone. I Tuesday is my first posr-op visit. I am sure they will tell me plenty more and guide. I like the shakes, because they are chocolate. I am use to drining them for breakfast. I know once school starts that is the only way I will get breakfast in, I have to get four kids, and myself ready every morning. I am never hungry in the morning. So, it makes it easy for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenty 27 Posted July 3, 2012 i drink one for breakfast also. if you drink too fast, do you get kinda queazy to your stomach? Not at all, surprisingly! The first few days I was a little timid, but I went for it (since I was at home) and I've been having breakfast ever since! That sounds silly to most people, but it's really exciting for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
