Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

My surgeon wants patients off Protein supplements after 6 weeks--he wants you to start getting at least 60 g of protein from meals alone. At first you can use up to one supplement if you are falling short, but he wants you to wean off of them. So I would say the answer is no, unless you aren't getting enough protein from your food--in which case you would probably want to look at your diet, bc even as a vegetarian, I can get close to 20 g protein/meal and if I'm short, I have a Greek yogurt. I do still use supplements/powders sparingly when I'm trying to get above 80 go of protein, though I don't plan to do it forever. I think it would be easier to get all from solids if you aren't a vegetarian.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Am I (do we) have to stay on Protein supplements for life??? Thats a pretty discouraging thought!!!

No.....you will most definitely be able to get your Protein in with "real" food! I am four months out and can eat may protein (for a while now)

I do LIKE my Protein shakes though and will have those for Breakfast not because I "need" it though

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you! Thats encouraging!! Also, I'm still feeling uncomfortable sensations after I drink and it hits my stomach. Feels like when you'd drink coke on a very empty stomach and you'd get that stomach spasm feeling. Will that ever leave??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes that goes away! (i had that) In fact in the first month there will be all sorts of mystery pains coming and going... They all work themselves out and all will be good! I'm saying this by the way after running errands all morning and eating out at lunch having a normal time of it :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you so much!!!! I am SO encouraged by that!!! I am post op day 4 and having some "what did I do" feelings!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I did not feel even close to human the first week or two ( I'm a baby) but after three weeks going into the 4th everything was healed and so much better! As a matter of fact we went to Disneyland at six weeks walked all day everyday and rode all the rides! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You can get all your Protein in from foods, like others said. But I have trouble getting in enough, so I still really like my Protein supplements, especially since I'm really bad about getting in Breakfast. If I drink an Isopure zero carb every morning I know I'm starting off my day with some good protein to work off of. So it's nice to have them as back up sometimes for those days you just don't feel like it.

The uncomfortable sensations do go away. It just takes time for your body to adjust. It is still really easy for me to hit that past full point accidentally, but I never have any discomfort drinking anymore.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

When were you sleeved?

Feb. 5, 2013

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×