Shakes

[KarissaKhaos 170]

I'm 6 months out and still can't stomach shakes that well, I can only get down about half of an 8pz shake before my throat resists to let me swallow. Maybe because there's so much Protein in it? I don't know, has anyone else encountered this? Any neat ideas to get in more Protein?

P.S I can't have eggs, they make me sick, so they're not an option.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Greek yogurt, Beans, ground meats (chicken, turkey etc) are all good choices. My nutritionist limits me to 1 shake a day and the rest must come from food.

BTW I can't eat eggs either. Don't know why, but they really make me sick too.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Yes I try to fit in a shake for Breakfast and get Protein from food the rest of the day. I eat a lot of chicken but would like more options. I wonder if green Beans would be a good idea too.

[Richard Foor 655]

Have you tried using Protein Bars, some of them are low carb like the atkin's branded bars they sale at Walmart Good Luck.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Green Beans will have more carbs than Protein, about 4 to 1. There's a couple of websites that have great recipes for things that you can try that have a higher Protein count. Here's one that I've used that has some good stuff on it http://www.froedtert.com/SpecialtyAreas/BariatricSurgeryProgram/Recipes/

There's a couple of more http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ and http://www.bariatriceating.com/

Good luck, you'll find something I know. It is mostly trial and error, but once you find what you like, it is pretty easy to branch out.

[KarissaKhaos 170]

Thank you!