NEED HELP ON GETTING PROTEIN..

[memk 42]

I am 10 days post op and I can't stand the Protein powder... I have tried adding it to different things it makes me sick just looking at it.. I need ideas on what I can eat I'm living on Water and SF Popsicles it's getting old... I am taking my Calcium and vitamins..

[Djstola 26]

Try a different brand either premier protien, syntax nectar or injury.

I made smoothies with Greek yogurt and peach nectar and some frozen peaches.

My other week 1 and 2 trick was chicken broth with unflavored (syntax nectar) Protein.

It gets easier...but it might take 4-6 weeks. Your tummy is swollen and needs to heal.

I also had to take Previcid twice a day...still take it in the morning at two months post-op. the first four weeks were brutal for me

But now it's finally good.

Good luck and keep asking for ideas...we've all been there:)

[Djstola 26]

Unjury...not injury

[Fixerupper 335]

How about some hummus it has a lot of Protein. Greek yogurt. Peanut Butter. Skin milk if you can handle it. Soft cheese.< /p>

[Fixerupper 335]

Unjury chicken Soup is good mixed into some Campbells fat free cream of chicken. The syntax Nectars are pretty good and I really liked the syntax medical unflavored.

[tinahall 27]

I am 10 days post op and I can't stand the Protein powder... I have tried adding it to different things it makes me sick just looking at it.. I need ideas on what I can eat I'm living on Water and SF Popsicles it's getting old... I am taking my Calcium and Vitamins..

I had same issue in the beginning then found the chocolate Muscle Milk powder and blend one scoop with skim milk. It's yummy and has 24 g of Protein with the milk.

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[goodlady 14]

I think a ton of people must have this problem because I am experiencing this problem myself and I have read about a ton of others experiencing it too. The only Protein Drink I have been able to tolerate so far has been Muscle Milk and even that does not taste fantastic. I have to drink it slow too. The banana is more tolerable for me than the chocolate. I have heard many say Premier Protein in vanilla is good from Sams. I may go over there today, get some, and try it. I am 9 days out by the way. Congratulations on making this step to a new you!

[memk 42]

So form what I am reading you guys are drinking milk based Protein shakes.. I have those I was told no milk till after two weeks but I'm think I'm close enough... Did any of you have any issues with the Protein Drinks before the 2 weeks?

[Guest Jason Cody]

Isopure drinks taste pretty good and are a ton of Protein. You can get your liquids and protein in all together.

[tinahall 27]

So form what I am reading you guys are drinking milk based Protein shakes.. I have those I was told no milk till after two weeks but I'm think I'm close enough... Did any of you have any issues with the Protein drinks before the 2 weeks?

My Dr said I could have milk based Protein shake day 3 post op. he said it was much more important to get protein in and the muscle milk helped so much. I still have one every morning to jump start my protein for the day

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[kscdvm 78]

I was allowed to use lactose free milk during the first two weeks like Lact-aid.

[suejersey 263]

For the first week I had to do Clear liquids - so Isopure Protein drink - horrible, gross, yuck! But you shouldn't be too hungry so just force yourself to do it. Once you can go to liquid that isn't clear then you can add in the milkl based Protein drinks. I find them not bad at all. I got a bunch of sample packets of different types to try during that stage so every day I was trying something different. The ones that are already prepared aren't bad if you don't like the powder after trying a few different brands.

For me the best has been Syntrax - mixes easily, low calorie/carb, lots of good flavors. the Muscle Milk and Pure Protein already made drinks aren't bad in a punch or a rush.

[tigerbelle 328]

I would recommend you just push yourself to tolerate the Protein Shakes and drinks during this early period...once you can eat some solids, even mushy foods, I think it will be easier...it seems like "forever," but the time does go by fast...hang in there--it is very important to get those Proteins in even if it is unpleasant

[tinahall 27]

I am 10 days post op and I can't stand the Protein powder... I have tried adding it to different things it makes me sick just looking at it.. I need ideas on what I can eat I'm living on Water and SF Popsicles it's getting old... I am taking my Calcium and Vitamins..

Yes you need your Protein but there's no need to make yourself drink something that you don't like when there's plenty of options!!

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[2notbwinded 27]

I'm 10 days post op too and just had my drs appt yesterday... She said forget about the Protein Powder for now and sold me the clinic's stuff from BariWise. I thought it lame before since I didn't want to get swindled, but it was for the best. Today I had the Amaretto hot chocolate. YUMMMMMMY! 15g of Protein & goes down easy since it's hot. The drinks I freeze them in 4oz cups since it's so hot here. 15g in whole 8oz so 7.5g in my 4oz pops. Flavor is decent & much better when frozen. Tried the cream of chicken, but it's gross. 2 out 3 so i'm not complaining. Going to order it from my dr office from now on since it's the same price as website & no shipping... not the cheapest stuff on earth but I figure it's only until I can consume more protein.