cmoody821 44 Posted July 4, 2012 I'm 6 days post op and I am having a difficult time getting in all my Protein. I can barely get down 1/3 a cup of Soup for lunch and then another 1/3 at dinner. I drink most of an EAS premade Protein Shake for Breakfast. Are there some type of protein supplements I can take? I'm worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDennis 236 Posted July 4, 2012 Happy 4th of July TX! I learned a little secret from my nurse brother that might help you immensely. It sounds like you are doing well with Soups, SO he recommends adding flavorless whey powder and boosting the Protein level! I love those EAS shakes as well, but the Protein content is minimal compared to whey. Remember, look for something that will not affect the flavor of your Soups to a great degree and you should do well. Sounds like you are progressing well!! Dennis 1 brenty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmoody821 44 Posted July 4, 2012 Happy 4th to you too!! I purchased the tasteless Protein from unjury but since I am eating so little I don't feel that I am absorbing very much Protein. I'm sure it will get better. I'm just in the regret phase and go nothing but think about foods I can't eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDennis 236 Posted July 4, 2012 Happy 4th to you too!! I purchased the tasteless Protein from unjury but since I am eating so little I don't feel that I am absorbing very much Protein. I'm sure it will get better. I'm just in the regret phase and go nothing but think about foods I can't eat. Once again, you are correct TX! This is just a phase you are going through and you will need to determine what is best for you during this phase. Trust me, soon you will soon be able to eat many of the foods you love and enjoy, so don't put to much effort into this regretting phase! It may be in much smaller portions, but the beauty of the band is that it will allow you to eat many of things you desire. This is a healing time for you, so take it slow and easy for now. Do the best you can to consume the required amount of protein and soon you will be well on your way to enjoying the foods you enjoy and living a much healthier lifestyle. Smile TX, you have a lot to look forward to!! Dennis 2 brenty and Sairy30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenty 27 Posted July 5, 2012 I use Herbalife Personal Protein Powder in my cooking (soup, pancakes, macaroni and cheese, etc.) to add some if I need a boost, depending on what else I'm having that day. Protein powders can work in a lot of situations where you have thick, battery, or brothy-type stuff. You just need to balance it out with Water if you don't want it to be too thick...but sometimes thick is good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
