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I am looking for any advice or suggestions when it comes to Protein intake , I am currently 6 weeks post op and am lucky if I get 20 grams of protein a day , sometimes not even that . I had my surgery on May 29 , 2013 and have lost a little over 40 lbs . All the Protein Shakes I drank before surgery make me sick , and I have found that I am now unable to tolerate milk , cottage cheese and eggs but can handle cheese ok . I have no NUT and I am unsure of what all I can and should be eating at this point and am scared of trying new things and risking a possible throw up session . I am sick of canned chicken , and mashed potatoes :( Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated . I see my dr on the 16 th I am hoping he has a little advice .

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Well Protein is the main thing we have to get in as u know. Try tuna, or if u can handle tofu. It has no flavor but you can flavor it any way u like. Or try adding unflavored Protein Powder to your veggies or crystal light , you won't notice but you will get the protein in. Hope this helps.

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I found these awesome Protein Drinks. Only 2.9oz but 25g of Protein and 100 cal. They actually taste pretty good too. They're made by Protica. Called Profect. I get them on Amazon.< /p>

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Any kind of meat will be a good source of Protein at this point. I used a lot of the canned meats early on, tuna, canned chicken, canned turkey, potted meat, devilled ham. Any kind of beef Jerky, I eat a lot of jack's links jerky products. If you can't tolerate milk you can also try mixing Protein Shakes with Water a lot of them are pretty good that way imo. Remember if you don't get enough protein your body will starting eating muscle tissue to get what it needs, when your muscle mass goes down you won't be able to burn as much fat so your weight loss will slow and you will be increasingly tired and weak. Good Luck.

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Thanks for the tips :)

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Have you tried the Quest bars from GNC? I love them and they are good for protein..I eat one everyday...Premier Protein drinks are very good as well..String cheese, etc...You really have to try and get in more protein, it's so important...

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You can also try mixing your Protein powder with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It's dairy and lactose free, and it's only 30 calories for 8 oz.

Tastes really yummy mixed with Syntrax chocolate Truffle Protein powder.

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Chili, Soup, greek yogurt, turkey meatballs....Put 1/2 scoop Unjury unflavored powder in crystal light. Also, unjury chocolate splendor in warm Water tastes just like hot chocolate.< /p>

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Chike Protein Shakes have 28 grms Protein and taste great. Order on-line. Love the chocolate, vanilla, and iced coffee flavors! They have fruit flavors too.

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