I Need Help Please!

[jewels1227 20]

Hi, I was sleeved on May 31, 2012. That put me at almost 6 months out. My question is should I still be drinking Protein Shakes? I am logging my food with my fitness pal and seen that I am not getting no where near my daily Protein limit. My sample Breakfast is coffee with cream and sugar, usually no lunch( I know, I know) and dinner is usually something like a piece of sausage, eggs with cheese. Some days I actually have a appetite and still is not able to get in my protein amounts. I am beginning to worry. I have lost 62 pounds...so I am not complaining, But I dont want to screw myself up long term. Compared to others, my weight loss is slow but I am pleased. I would like to add that when I stopped drinking my morning protein shake(this is usually a 1/2 carnation instant breakfast packet with milk, Fiber, and miralax) I started losing weight again Do you think I should still drink them if I dont eat, kinda like a Meal Replacement? I am confused, and need help! Any tips or suggestions would be great!

[Strangefruit 179]

You should not be skipping meals, but if you do, by all means subsitute with a Protein shake! Even if you do not feel hungry, your body needs fuel to burn!

[jewels1227 20]

Thanks Strange fruit...I usually skip meals in the day, while at work to prevent bad decision making, but I think I will take your advice and drink a shake!

[UTGal99 327]

You absolutely unequivocally need to be getting adequate Protein on a daily basis! Instead of coffee in the morning, I start my day with a Protein Shake (30g of protein). And about 90 minutes before bed, I have another one. This meets my daily protein goal of 60g and everything else consumed is just a bonus.

[jewels1227 20]

Thanks UTGal99......What kind of shakes are you drinking? Are they tasty?

[Ms.Rosie 1]

You should talk to your doc and ask him what is the correct amount of Protein you need today I saw my doc I'm 5 weeks out and he told me all I need is 50grams of protein so I don't need the shakes if I can manage to eat those 50grams in my meal he said thats the reason why I've been in a stall for more than two weeks so I really hope he is right I mean he is the doc lol

[bkz3 17]

I was told by my bariatric nurse that the number of grams of Protein you need in a day depends on how tall you are (i.e. 64 inches tall = 64 grams of protein a day). I know all doctors are different though. If I remember right, the reason you need protein is to help keep your muscles when you're losing weight, so you lose more of the fat instead of the muscles. I to am struggling with getting in all my protein in each day. I have to find a Protein Shake I like again, I can't stand any of the ones I drank on the pre-op diet, because there's no way I can get in the proper amount of protein with food, since I can only eat so much right now (I'm 6 weeks out now).

[iggychic 1,405]

The amount you need is different when healing, and changes based not only on height but weight. My goal now during healing is 58g's (I'm 5 foot nothing by the way) which I round up to 60 for easy math per the NUT's instructions. But my goal after the weight loss period will be 50g's given a height of five feet and a weight of 110. I'd call your nut or doc and ask what you should be doing at this point...but also advise you do a shake at lunch if you can't eat.

Your comment about not making good choices so you chose not to eat at all kind of worries me about long term success. I think you should take a hard look at yourself and make a real effort to eat something for lunch. Skipping meals leads to over eating later (yes you aren't doing it now but you're building a very unhealthy habit). Skipping proper meals is what sends out body into bad cycles, feeling it needs to over compensate when we do offer it a little food, leading to....you guessed it, weight gain, even when we are taking in lower calorie bases.

[CBT 450]

You are probably losing massive amounts of lean body mass (muscle) and not fat. Your heart is a muscle. You absolutely have to get your Protein your skipping meals and low Protein will cause slow weight loss. I really really really, no really, (lol) think you need to call your surgeon.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[doxieville 799]

At least grab a RTD (ready to drink) Protein Drink to drink during the day.

[tbearfan 9]

I was told to shoot for 80g of Protein per day. I begin with a Protein shake that I blend with BSN Lean Dessert Protein powder. Sometimes I add 1/4C Greek Yogurt to add extra Protein. It takes me about two hours to drink it. While at work I will eat string cheese, low carb yogurt (Carb Master found at Kroger), a Pure Protein RTD shake. I also take Protein Shots (I know, some don't like these but I began feeling better after I started taking them & my nutritionist is fine with them). when I get home I mix up tuna or or very lean hamburger. The Protein shakes help to get the liquid count. BariactricAdvantage has a lot of protein Fruit drinks, protein pudding, etc. I purchase some things from them so I can get a change.

Hope this helps.

[delta_girl 931]

I actually got scolded by my doctor for eating 80g of Protein One day. He said that at my height I should get 45-50 g a day and no more, no less.

[tbearfan 9]

Really? I guess doctors are different. It was even on the post op directions. When I was getting dizzing and weak I told them I was getting about 60g day and was told that 60 was good but aim for 80. I've felt better since I'm getting the extra. Maybe it is because I was/am so large?

[jewels1227 20]

Thanks everyone. I have a appointment at the end of this month. I will be completely honest with him. I am looking into getting some ready to drink Protein shakes....just have not found any that are really good....Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks again

[iggychic 1,405]

Thanks everyone. I have a appointment at the end of this month. I will be completely honest with him. I am looking into getting some ready to drink Protein shakes....just have not found any that are really good....Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks again

I drink the ones from costco (Premier) as well as Ohyeah which I think I ordered online from GNC (free shipping typically). They're both lower in sugar and carbs and yet have 30g of good Protein. I can only drink them cold myself, but early out, there's always the option of cutting them with milk if you have issues with the thickness (which I did for some odd reason).