Protein

[Lovely Lo 4]

I had surgery on Monday and I can't stand any of the Protein supplements! What can I do?

[DogGroomer 0]

I drank Gatorade Recover right after surgery. It doesn't have as much Protein as the shakes, but at least it's something. Really helped me to get some protein in. Now I like Unjury unflavored mixed with crystal light or sugar free koolaid and hawaiian punch. Also like drinking AMP chocolate from GNC. Good Luck..it's just going to be trial and error for you now.

[1-4-Many 2]

I had surgery on Monday and I can't stand any of the Protein supplements! What can I do?

Yea, I have a closet of Protein tries.

How many have you tried?

I agree that unjury unflavored was the best. I could use it in things like milked down cream of wheat and not taste it too much. (As has been said here very wisely, unflavored does not mean no flavor.) As far as the made drinks, I really like the EAS Low Carb drink. I'm not fond of chocolate but was able to drink their version.

It really is hit or miss. There are tons out there. While you are on full liquid try not to fuss to much about calories or carbs (just my advice) and concentrate more on making these days as easy as you can. It was also the advice of the program I'm in.

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

I prefer the EAS Low Carb as well.. I buy the premade 4 pak from Wal-Mart,,, shake, pour and add lots of ice!!

[StacyS 20]

Have you tried Syntrax nectar? It's a powder that's mixed with Water and it comes in fruit flavors like Twisted cherry, Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade... I would recommend going to www.mybariatricpantry.com and ordering their sample pack. It's like $13 and you get a sample packet of 12 different flavors!! I ordered them pre-op and then tried them after surgery and ordered the big containers of the ones i liked! I'm actually drinking the Cherry one right now and I'm 9wks post-op!

All the thick Protein drinks wouldn't go down so I had to have the thinner ones! To this day I cant really drink the thick ones.

[Lovely Lo 4]

The problem I'm having is I can't stand the mineral/vitaminy smell and taste it's horrible and when I drink them they make my tummy hurt will I eventually be able to get my Protein from food?

Have you tried Syntrax nectar? It's a powder that's mixed with Water and it comes in fruit flavors like Twisted cherry, Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade... I would recommend going to www.mybariatricpantry.com and ordering their sample pack. It's like $13 and you get a sample packet of 12 different flavors!! I ordered them pre-op and then tried them after surgery and ordered the big containers of the ones i liked! I'm actually drinking the Cherry one right now and I'm 9wks post-op!

All the thick Protein drinks wouldn't go down so I had to have the thinner ones! To this day I cant really drink the thick ones.

[StacyS 20]

Yes, eventually you will be able to get all of your Protein from food alone, but that wont be for a long time! You HAVE to get your Protein in somehow! Trust me, the nectar drinks dont have that bad flavor and it's not like drinking a Protein Drink.... it's more like drinking crystal light or flavored water!

Another option would be to buy the unjury protein mix and mix it in your Jello (make it from scratch and add the protein to the mix), add it to your Soups, etc... At this early stage, you dont really have much choice.

[MINI-Me 196]

Totally agree - I HATE almost every Protein shake - mix, ready-made, etc.

unjury chicken Soup is a good alternative. You can't get it really hot or it will clump, but definitely tasted like chicken broth to me.

Do you have a Kroger or Fred Meyer near you? If so, as soon as you are cleared for yogurts, try out the CarbMaster Yogurts. 12g of Protein for a serving. I added Any whey (from Amazon) Protein Powder to it & thought it was good.

If you don't have any, even sips of chicken or beef broth have a little protein. What about milk? Can you drink that yet? The fat and protein will help with your energy levels.

Also - at less than a week out, don't stress yourself too much. Get in your liquids - hydration is the key in the first 2 weeks. Get in what protein you can, but stressing is only going to make it worse. (Take it from a "vetran" that knows!) These weeks will soon be a distant memory and you will be off living your new life. Good luck!

[Lovely Lo 4]

I just had surgery Monday! How long is a long time until I can get Protein from food? I can have drinkable yogurt right now! This is just very tough and I feel myself crying and just wanting to be normal (is that a normal thing to go thru)? I'm only 22 and I just feel like I'm never going to be normal again then I see my boyfriend eating food and I don't really feel hungry I just want something to eat and chew you know! Sorry for whining!

Totally agree - I HATE almost every Protein shake - mix, ready-made, etc.

unjury chicken Soup is a good alternative. You can't get it really hot or it will clump, but definitely tasted like chicken broth to me.

Do you have a Kroger or Fred Meyer near you? If so, as soon as you are cleared for yogurts, try out the CarbMaster Yogurts. 12g of Protein for a serving. I added Any whey (from Amazon) Protein Powder to it & thought it was good.

If you don't have any, even sips of chicken or beef broth have a little protein. What about milk? Can you drink that yet? The fat and protein will help with your energy levels.

Also - at less than a week out, don't stress yourself too much. Get in your liquids - hydration is the key in the first 2 weeks. Get in what protein you can, but stressing is only going to make it worse. (Take it from a "vetran" that knows!) These weeks will soon be a distant memory and you will be off living your new life. Good luck!

[kellyw74 258]

You will be able to drink and eat again! I promise...your tummy is really swollen and has to calm down!

Right now tho, you need to focus on staying hydrated and not on Protein. That is not important at this stage of the game! Your health is!! Sip your Water and broth and watever other liquids you can and don't worry about the Protein for a few weeks. You will be fine!!

Kelly

I just had surgery Monday! How long is a long time until I can get protein from food? I can have drinkable yogurt right now! This is just very tough and I feel myself crying and just wanting to be normal (is that a normal thing to go thru)? I'm only 22 and I just feel like I'm never going to be normal again then I see my boyfriend eating food and I don't really feel hungry I just want something to eat and chew you know! Sorry for whining!

[MINI-Me 196]

You are completely normal. I was an emotional wreck the first month or so. It does get better ... I PROMISE!

[Raine 170]

Everyone goes through this so don't feel like the odd man out . Like Kelly said you are still swollen so focus on staying hydrated. I wasn't able to get all my liquid and Protein in until after week two. I hated the powders and cound not bring myself to drink them. I use the Atkins low carb/low sugar drinks they are 11 oz and 15 gr per. At Target they run about 5.50 for a pack of 4.

[soccermom2011 0]

I too went through that phase of detesting the Protein shakes! You are not alone. I just made my 2week post op, and i moved onto mushy foods (egg/cheese/fish). That will happen before you know it, Until then, you can try the tubes that GNC sells called Smart Protein if you find yourself falling short of your 40-60g of protein via shakes.. I would have the Smart Protein tube (only about 3oz liquid but 45g protein!!).. Just keep the protein intake and you will soon get to the eating phase.. One step at a time

Congrats!

[Lovely Lo 4]

Okay thank you so much my diet is much more strict I can't even have Tomato Soup consistency for 2 more weeks! I'm 3 weeks on Clear Liquids then 2 weeks full liquids 2 weeks mushy soft wood then finally regular food which seems ridiculously long to me!

[Lovely Lo 4]

food not wood lol