When do you drink you shake?

[TexasMiss 314]

I'm 5 weeks post op Friday. I've never been a Breakfast person, and the shakes don't go down well in the mornings so I eat something solid. I drink my shake about this time of night when I get comfy and watch my shows. It's that last snack after dinner and the chocolate gives in to that sweet craving I always ate this time of night (it's not Oreos and milk but hey, those days are over lol). Do you think I need the Protein earlier in the day? I'm up to 65g a day now including the shake.

[newat52 1,613]

65 grams of Protein is good. If you only need one shake to get your Protein in you are doing fantastic!

I do two shakes per day. One for breakfast and one like you at night. I'm getting about 90 grams per day. 30 in the morning. I do either a Mocha type shake with coffee, milk and chocolate Protein powder or a half a banana, milk, Water and vanilla Protein Powder. My night time one is the premier chocolate. Its great protein and desert for me! I read an article that talked about protein being important for breakfast, post work out and before bed. It helps the body heal and recover. Getting the rest from food. I'm 4 weeks out so eating canned tuna, salmon and chicken as my other sources of protein.

I will be glad when I am 3 or so months out and have a good feel for what works for me for my new forever! So far, I am loving my sleeve and thinking my sleeve is loving me!

[bmbrush413 124]

If you like Oreos and milk - try the Syntrax Double Stuffed Cookie Protein Shake powder...tastes just like milk that you put Oreos in and let them disintegrate...

[TexasMiss 314]

Is that one you order online?

[Leleboo 104]

Is that one you order online?

To me it tastes like a milk shake if you mix it with milk. You can get it at The Vitamin Shoppe - and yes they have online ordering.

[prettylittleheart 95]

I do skim milk with my shakes usually either in the afternoon or around midnight (sort of like a midnight snack) because it fills me up at night, cures night hunger and puts me to sleep.

Also - just a suggestion not sure if you are using a certain kind but you can inquire about a Protein powder called Body Fortress they have several different flavors and with two scoops and 16oz of skim milk I get in 78g of Protein just from shakes alone. But what made me think of mentioning this was the 'Cookies and milk' - Body Fortress makes a powder called Cookies and Creme. You might be interested in it. Right after surgery I had issues with protein because the powder I bought was vanilla Creme (vanilla became repulsive to me after surgery - even so much as the smell of vanilla perfume) so I switched to Body Fortress chocolate Peanut Butter and most days I look forward to drinking it. Sold at Walmart for approx. 15-20$ for a huge tub.

[Leleboo 104]

I do skim milk with my shakes usually either in the afternoon or around midnight (sort of like a midnight snack) because it fills me up at night' date=' cures night hunger and puts me to sleep.

Also - just a suggestion not sure if you are using a certain kind but you can inquire about a Protein powder called Body Fortress they have several different flavors and with two scoops and 16oz of skim milk I get in 78g of Protein just from shakes alone. But what made me think of mentioning this was the 'Cookies and milk' - Body Fortress makes a powder called Cookies and Creme. You might be interested in it. Right after surgery I had issues with protein because the powder I bought was Vanilla Creme (vanilla became repulsive to me after surgery - even so much as the smell of vanilla perfume) so I switched to Body Fortress chocolate Peanut Butter and most days I look forward to drinking it. Sold at Walmart for approx. 15-20 for a huge tub.[/quote']

You are using that 2 scoops for 2 shakes right because your body can only absorb like 35 grams of protein at a time?

[prettylittleheart 95]

I make 'one shake' but split it up into 8 ounces.

[prettylittleheart 95]

But if that were really true the '35g rule' at a time - why would they make Protein Shots with 40+grams? Hmm.

[Leleboo 104]

But if that were really true the '35g rule' at a time - why would they make Protein shots with 40+grams? Hmm.

Don't know just telling you what my NUT said and what I have read numerous times.

[TexasMiss 314]

I've read that too. I decided to switch it up today and drink an Isopure since I boght them and their in the fridge. I put 10 oz IsoPure, G2 fruit punch, and put a little strawberry lemonade crystal light in and it's pretty yummy!

[Nicolanz 1,484]

I don't do shakes anymore, but when I did I drank one between lunch and dinner. It gave me a little boost of energy. But if doing a shake after dinner keeps you from making bad choices, that's perfect!

[Banned member 320]

It's highly debatable whether or not your body can (or can't) absorb a "certain amount" of Protein at a time. I've read that your body can absorb all the protein that you ingest, no matter how large the amount. In the end do whats right for you. I drink my Protein Shakes first thing in the morning for breakfast. Usually about 2 hours after waking I'll drink it and it takes away my cravings and I'm not as hungry throughout the day. Today my Isopure Protein Shake I used 2 scoops, which equals 50g of protein. If I don't drink it first thing in the morning then I wont drink it at all. Its become a routine for it to be my first meal of the day now.