newbie needs Help

[kelkel 2]

How do you get 5 Meal Replacement shakes in a day??? I had a hard time getting 3 shakes in. Please give me some suggestions.

[TheGamer 406]

I had the same issue on my pre-op diet. They wanted me to have five shakes, my body wanted three by the end of my two weeks. I called the surgeon's office and explained the issue. They said as long as I was getting in 70+ grams of Protein (my requirement) and my vitamins/minerals, three was fine. I'd suggest clearing it with your office, but I'd imagine the results will be the same.

[lisa2job 130]

wowsa thats alot , every doc is different , I just had to stay under 800 calories a day, I was allowed 1 small meal like a lean quisine that had to be under 200 calories and then a couple of shakes. after surgery the Normal is 60 grams of protien a day at least , so I would assume as long you watch your protien intake and calories you will be fine.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I have never had 3 Protein Shakes in a day since being sleeved. In the beginning I could barely get in 1/2 of one. Just get in as much as you can and don't stress on the rest. If your able too, make sure you get your supplements in..... Oh and your Fluid intake is more important in the beginning too. Dehydration really sucks big time....

[sroan05 27]

I would try shakes that are high in protien. I've been drinking a protien shake that has 30 grams and is under 200 calories. I'm pre-op with about 2 months left until surgery, so I'm not any particular diet yet...but, when I do get put one, I will only have to drink 3 shakes to get in most of my protien everyday. Plus, there are other options, like adding flavorless protien to what food you are allowed to eat...or even Water.< /p>

[moregoodtimes 331]

How do you get 5 meal replacement shakes in a day??? I had a hard time getting 3 shakes in. Please give me some suggestions.

During the two weeks of preop clear fluids, i went ahead and used the two extras to curb my appetite. If i got hungry, or "thought" i was, it was better to have a shake than something i was not supposed to have. Now than i am preop but still on fluids, i use the plan the poster before me uses. I do 3 main meal shakes of 30 Protein isolate grams and fill in with other fluids to meet my Fluid goal. I also think is is a good plan because it will lead nicely into eating 3 main meals of food once i am cleared for food, rather than grazing. Good luck.

[moregoodtimes 331]

During the two weeks of preop clear fluids' date=' i went ahead and used the two extras to curb my appetite. If i got hungry, or "thought" i was, it was better to have a shake than something i was not supposed to have. Now than i am preop but still on fluids, i use the plan the poster before me uses. I do 3 main meal shakes of 30 Protein isolate grams and fill in with other fluids to meet my Fluid goal. I also think is is a good plan because it will lead nicely into eating 3 main meals of food once i am cleared for food, rather than grazing. Good luck.[/quote']

Correction... Now than i am post op....

[slafratte 0]

Go get Premier Protein at Sam's Club, or costco.. I like chocolate the best.. 30 grams of Protein, 160 calories..

Also, Chobani Greek Yogurt has high protein and is gr8!!

I need 60/70 protein a day, I have had no problems drinking these shakes, just sip, wait, sip, wait, repeat... You can do it!!

I'm now 3 1/2 mo out, I do 1 shake and get the other protein from meats, cheeses and yogurts..