2 Weeks out and getting in protein is getting hard :(

[SleevedSillz 5]

Any ideas? I started with these shakes I bought from Walmart. They where called whey Advanced it was 30grams of Protein per serving which was awesome and drinking them prior to surgery was good too. After surgery they were too sweet and I would gag just trying to get them down. I have now moved onto Muscle Milk Protein Shakes that are pre-made and they are awesome except they are 14oz bottles and after just about my 8oz i start to feel sick. I'm also eating Chobani Yogurts but what else can I do. Im also eating a string cheese here and there.. let me know forget the cottage... But these items get overwhelming and I start looking for other items.. HELP!

[emmyg 13]

Any ideas? I started with these shakes I bought from Walmart. They where called Whey Advanced it was 30grams of Protein per serving which was awesome and drinking them prior to surgery was good too. After surgery they were too sweet and I would gag just trying to get them down. I have now moved onto Muscle Milk Protein Shakes that are pre-made and they are awesome except they are 14oz bottles and after just about my 8oz i start to feel sick. I'm also eating Chobani Yogurts but what else can I do. Im also eating a string cheese here and there.. let me know forget the cottage... But these items get overwhelming and I start looking for other items.. HELP!

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you!!! Help!!!

[melissa130 135]

slim fast has shakes that are 20 grams of Protein

[SleevedSillz 5]

The thing is.. You have to drink like 3 of them to almost make your quota for the day and taking all this liquid is not eat :/

[Chantel 67]

Isopure!!

[SleevedSillz 5]

Just looked up the Isopure they have gatoraide like drinks with 40grams of Protein. Im going to try and call the company tomorrow to see if they can send me a sample tomorrow to see if I like them. Not so bad when trying to getting in your liquids.. This might work!Thanks Chantel!

[Chantel 67]

I really like the grape, icy orange and coconut flavors! Also, sugar free Popsicles. :-)

Also, I'm 6 weeks post op and still have one most days to get about 1/2 my required Protein.

[SleevedSillz 5]

Yea, I just read the ratings and saw how much they cost.. A bit pricey.. $40 for 12-16oz bottles.. Very steep... but i guess when your not spending money going out to eat and drink that's a small price to pay for nutrition. Im going to call the company tomorrow and see if they'll send me a sample to see if i want to proceed. More than likely i will being that my choices are running low! Thanks for the info..

PS im loving my sugar free Popsicles!

[NellieBean 70]

What I finally got to and am sticking to even now with the clearance to soft foods, is to get in at least 30 grams of Protein in the morning. I do this by making a Protein shake with 32g and drink that during my drive and in place of my former coffee.

This leaves 3 other times during the day where you can get in the other 30 or so. Not sure what your Dr. recommends as your goal but a lot less pressure to get 10g per meal then 32 at the end of the day.

[Chantel 67]

I also make a really good Protein smoothie, when you are allowed blended fruit...

A scoop of vanilla Protein powder (I use the Body Fortress brand from Walmart)

1/2 of a frozen banana (I cut it into chunks before freezing)

A few frozen whole strawberries

Unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Ice

Yummy!!

[Chantel 67]

Yes, I replaced my energy drink expense with Isopure. Lol.

I haven't had an energy drink in 8 weeks. Giving them up was easier than I expected. I'm lucky in that I've always liked plain ice Water. :-)

[SleevedSillz 5]

Yes, I replaced my energy drink expense with Isopure. Lol.

I haven't had an energy drink in 8 weeks. Giving them up was easier than I expected. I'm lucky in that I've always liked plain ice Water. :-)

O girl! tell me about it! I was an energy drink junkie. My NUT didnt clear for my firt op date because of my food logs having red bull over them! LOL and coffee.. I am or was an espresso drinker.. lets just say my pre-op diet helped ween me off of that.. Lets say HEADACHES for days!