VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 I recently became sleeved on 7/8 and I'm having trouble getting my Protein in. How in the world can I get 70g of protein in and 64 oz of Water daily when the pouch only holds 1.5 oz? Any suggestions? Anybody sleeved on 7/8 that has any input? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julietinpa 18 Posted July 12, 2013 I was sleeved 7/3 and just started getting my Protein in yesterday when I could add milk to my diet. Could not do the Protein Shake with Water when I was on clears. I tried everyday and could not do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 I was sleeved 7/3 and just started getting my Protein in yesterday when I could add milk to my diet. Could not do the Protein shake with Water when I was on clears. I tried everyday and could not do it! Glad to know I'm not alone. What clear Proteins did you use week one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerbelle 328 Posted July 12, 2013 LIke you two, I had problems as well and actually still do...when it comes to liquids, my stomach gets bloated very quickly if I drink too much...at first especially, you have to "sip sip sip"...that is the mantra...most of the advice you get will be to keep Water near you all during the day and every 10 or 15 minutes take a few small sips...I found that very hard to do, even though I do think it's good advice...as for the Proteins, the first month you definitely will need to get the majority via the Protein shakes/drinks...I hated those, too, but made myself drink them...you will get lots of recommendations on those here, because people's tastes differ so greatly...my favorite powder is the Unjury brand chocolate Splendor flavor...and I put some PB2 (peanut butter powder) in for extra flavor and a little extra protein...hang in there because things do get better as the weeks progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 LIke you two' date=' I had problems as well and actually still do...when it comes to liquids, my stomach gets bloated very quickly if I drink too much...at first especially, you have to "sip sip sip"...that is the mantra...most of the advice you get will be to keep Water near you all during the day and every 10 or 15 minutes take a few small sips...I found that very hard to do, even though I do think it's good advice...as for the Proteins, the first month you definitely will need to get the majority via the Protein shakes/drinks...I hated those, too, but made myself drink them...you will get lots of recommendations on those here, because people's tastes differ so greatly...my favorite powder is the unjury brand chocolate Splendor flavor...and I put some PB2 (Peanut Butter powder) in for extra flavor and a little extra protein...hang in there because things do get better as the weeks progress[/quote'] Thanks so much. How far out are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalalisa 23 Posted July 12, 2013 I was sleeved on 7/9 and am having the same difficulty. Everything but Water tastes pretty disgusting to me and causes bloating. I have found that walking right after I drink is somewhat helpful; I am just going to keep trying, figure each sip is a bit more Protein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtrebie 35 Posted July 12, 2013 Try Isopure. All my Protein Shakes caused my problems and the isopure. Has not caused me issues. It's more of a Protein Water. My doctor says to use a Splenda packet to make it sweet if you need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 Try Isopure. All my Protein shakes caused my problems and the isopure. Has not caused me issues. It's more of a Protein Water. My doctor says to use a Splenda packet to make it sweet if you need to. Great idea. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 I was sleeved on 7/9 and am having the same difficulty. Everything but Water tastes pretty disgusting to me and causes bloating. I have found that walking right after I drink is somewhat helpful; I am just going to keep trying' date=' figure each sip is a bit more Protein [/quote'] I know we need the Protein but the only thing that tastes good to me are sf popsicles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nursebarbie 392 Posted July 12, 2013 Sleeved on the 28th and I still can't get in all the liquids and almost zero Protein. My surgeon says don't worry it will happen and to focus first on the liquid intake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julietinpa 18 Posted July 12, 2013 I don't really have a problem with the liquids. I was always a big "drinker". I sip all day long but no different than before. I did the whey Protein Powder with Water when I was on clears. That's all my surgeon would let me have. Horrifying to say the least! I tried the Liquid Protein from Vitamin shop in the little bullets but they were even worse. Now that I can mix in some fruit an milk I'm doing much better with the Protein as I suspect you will be too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 Sleeved on the 28th and I still can't get in all the liquids and almost zero Protein. My surgeon says don't worry it will happen and to focus first on the liquid intake. How much are you down thus far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 I don't really have a problem with the liquids. I was always a big "drinker". I sip all day long but no different than before. I did the whey Protein powder with Water when I was on clears. That's all my surgeon would let me have. Horrifying to say the least! I tried the liquid Protein from Vitamin shop in the little bullets but they were even worse. Now that I can mix in some fruit an milk I'm doing much better with the protein as I suspect you will be too! Can't wait to have milk..yuuummmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG23-LIFE 6 Posted July 12, 2013 [ATTACH]15415[/ATTACH] My scars aren't so bad though!! Height 5'3 HW 251 PREOP WEIGHT 244 DOS 230.2 TODAY 227.0. please excuse what I have on..O_o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristineR 128 Posted July 12, 2013 You won't get it in much at this stage. I can just now reach 80-100 and I'm at 3 months post op. I was lucky to get 20 in at that point in time. I focused on Water first then Protein second. It was an ALL day job where I felt like I was staring at the clock the whole time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites