Stupid Question .... Protein Shakes

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

once sleeved are Protein Shakes a forever thing or just so many weeks/months after surgery?

thanks!

[pinkbwlr16 20]

My dr said forever.

[Squisha 99]

My doctor said i only need them until i can get all of my Protein from food then i can stop.

[prettysleeved1 173]

In my case, only until I can get it from food. My doctor didn't say either or but my requirements are 60-80g/day. If I can get that through food (which I am), why would I continue with the shakes?

[COsleeveDude 273]

My program recommends getting off Protein Drinks ASAP, but I plan on drinking them forever.

To me, it doesn't really matter what your doctor or program says. If you can get enough Protein in for your caloric, workout and body-type needs via regular food, don't use shakes. If you can't, use Protein Shakes. Gotta count the calories either way.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

If you can tolerate them well, there is no reason not to have 1or 2 a day indefinately. But After a couple/few months they shouldn't be your sole or even your primary source of Protein, that should be food.< /p>

[shrinkydinkme 221]

my plan uses them through day 90 (3 months) and I can not see getting in enough protien with out them. I only need one a day with 30grams of protien so that is all I use but how would you get the 80-100 suggested grams 6+ months out without one?

[zenoosh 112]

I've heard of many people sticking with shakes forever, if thats what they like to do instead of a meal...Like others mentioned, I dont think you'd wanna use' em as the sole source of Protein ( unless you're still doing liquids and shakes early on, post-op ). It kinda depends on the shake, too...Using high carb, or high sugar shakes for meals or Snacks can end up being a bunch of liquid calories you might not want or need, but people who work out a lot, or do heavy duty exercise might need those extra calories, although its prob better to drink a lower-carb, high Protein Shakes post-op since post-sleevers say they dont tolerate sugary stuff too well....

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

I still have one for Breakfast every morning during the week. Easy, nutritious and yummy.

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[Randgalt 43]

WhoozisAnyway - you say "yummy". Which shakes are you using? The ones I've had are merely tolerable.

[iggychic 1,405]

My nut prefers that you get your Protein naturally from food. That said, for some that's a challenge so they are a good backup.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

awesome. thanks! i am seeing the nut soon so i will see what our surgeon requires then. thanks again!

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

WhoozisAnyway - you say "yummy". Which shakes are you using? The ones I've had are merely tolerable.

I'm lactose intolerant, so I use SpiruTein brand mixed with soy milk and sugar free Torani Syrup. Currently I'm using a Cookies and cream SpiruTein with a splash of SF caramel. vitacost has the best prices on SpiruTein that I've found.

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[Amanda 3.0 140]

I think it depends on your doctor. If I am getting my Protein in I don't have to drink the shakes. However, it is often just too much trouble for me to prepare high-protein foods, so the Protein shake is a no-brainer meal for me until dinner.

For me it is a lack of appetite for real food, and a bit of laziness.

When I was traveling, I knew I couldn't count on getting my Protein on the plane and in airports so I felt it necessary to take my shakes.< /p>

[alex&zsmom 33]

I just discovered "Twenty Protein Powder recipes ( that are not shakes)" on Livestrong.com. Sounds interesting. There is a pancake made of Protein powder and Water. I can't wait to try it. I think the idea is the higher your protein intake, the less likely you'll crave carbs and be hungry.