Protein/food/enough Calories

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Mami, it might help if you tell us specifically what shakes and any other Protein options (such as bars) you have tried. Otherwise we're kind of shooting in the dark. I've tried everything everyone has named so far in this thread. My personal two favorites - Pure Protein with 35g of protein per 11oz can and Myoplex with 42g of protein per 17oz serving. Myoplex hands down has the best taste, most protein, and 300 calories per serving (which it sounds like you need). I chose Pure Protein because I didn't need the calories and Pure Protein has 160 calories and tastes almost as good. The Pure Protein Bars are also excellent and available from 20g of protein all the way up to a whopping 78g. They have a number of flavors but for my money, the chocolate Deluxe is absolutely superb.

You're doing great on the weight loss. But I'm sure your doctor told you how important the protein is for the healing process. Calories are probably less important than protein but 300 calories a day is not enough and it's not sustainable long term. Anything that is not sustainable does not meet the all important "prime directive" - lifestyle changes. Have you called your doctor to get his/her advice? If not, now might be a very good time to do so. There are many, many options and you only need to find one that works for you. Failure to do so could force your body into starvation mode which will slow your weight loss and the healing process.

I know you can do this! And I think from reading all of the posts on the forum, you know it too. Take charge, talk to your doctor, and give us more specific information so we can offer more specific suggestions!

[Mrs.D 39]

I bought it on the Unjury website. It's pricey. You can also try the wonderslim products...they make some Protein Soups as well.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Sure thanks I have Atkins mocha latte 15g of Protein. I also have Kirkland milk chocolate idk the protein. I have shots of protein 26g no sugar but it taste like pure sugar. I'm turning it into icy maybe it will taste better.

[jenneliza 257]

I bought it on the unjury website. It's pricey. You can also try the WonderSlim products...they make some Protein Soups as well.

I got it on their site too. With regular shipping it still got there the next day from VA to PA!

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Pure Protein chocolate is my favorite but, I also have Pure Protein in vanilla and Cookies and cream. Syntrax Mint chocolate cookie is also a favorite.

Try mixing things into the shakes to get rid of the aftertaste in some shakes. I for one don't care for vanilla shakes but, if you add 1 tablespoon of PB2 into it it's not so bad.

PB2 is Peanut Butter with the fat taken out of it so it's powder. Google it! I got it on Amazon and love it when I'm in the mood for a thicker, richer shake. It add protein too without too much sugar or fat. I also use capella drops - sugar free, calorie free but, adds nice flavor. I like Toasted Almond and Coconut flavors in my chocolate shake

Keep trying...you'll find what you like and can tolerate.

[KimW 38]

Y'all need to try "Muscle Milk" Protein shake' date=' it taste so good. All the other shake are Nasty! You can get it from GNC

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I love the Muscle Milk shakes too! I found a 24 pack of the 8 OZ size at costco. Saved a bit of money than buying the 4 packs & then I have a drawer in my refrigerator full of them & harder to ignore. I have one every morning!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Thanks good information

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Sure thanks I have Atkins mocha latte 15g of Protein. I also have Kirkland milk chocolate idk the Protein. I have shots of protein 26g no sugar but it taste like pure sugar. I'm turning it into icy maybe it will taste better.

You might want to research the "shots" a little. Couple of us here on the forum did a little research a while back and the type of protein included in those (I believe it's "collagen" protein) is very poor when it comes to absorbability by the body.

Love your new picture! Looking goooooooood Ms. Mami!!!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You might want to research the "shots" a little. Couple of us here on the forum did a little research a while back and the type of Protein included in those (I believe it's "collagen" protein) is very poor when it comes to absorbability by the body.

Love your new picture! Looking goooooooood Ms. Mami!!!

Thanks blushing when men say it.

Well let's see after it's frozen if it taste better.

[judid 54]

Hi I've been lurking and reading posts for awhile and could not figure out how to post. I had RNY on May 29 weighed in at 253 now at 225 and holding for over a week. I am able to get in enough Protein and Water and mst food agrees with me. I've thrown up about 3 times because of eating too much too fast but basically I've been pretty symptom free. I exercised before surgery and now have upped to 1 1/2 hours daily. I eat around 700-800 calories each day. I am wondering if this is too much compared to what others are experiencing? I'm deciding to stay off the scale for a week but I see other people's dramtic losses and get worried. What do you all think?

[Candi_83 10]

I have a hard time getting don that much liquid with the shakes so I have resorted to Protein Shots. I have found them at GNC, Vitamin shopp and Walmart. They are about 3 oz and vary in Protein content from 25g to 42g. Theyre expensive($2-$3 each) but that's t only way I can even get close to the 60g my dr recommends. I also like Greek yogurt. It's pretty high in protein.

[Mrs.D 39]

Hi I've been lurking and reading posts for awhile and could not figure out how to post. I had RNY on May 29 weighed in at 253 now at 225 and holding for over a week. I am able to get in enough Protein and Water and mst food agrees with me. I've thrown up about 3 times because of eating too much too fast but basically I've been pretty symptom free. I exercised before surgery and now have upped to 1 1/2 hours daily. I eat around 700-800 calories each day. I am wondering if this is too much compared to what others are experiencing? I'm deciding to stay off the scale for a week but I see other people's dramtic losses and get worried. What do you all think?

800 calories doesn't sound like enough if you are doing 90 min of exercise everyday...but I'm no expert...I'm only 2 weeks out. What does your doc say?

[judid 54]

He says pretty much do what works. I just started uping my exercise 3 days ago when it appeared I was in a stall. I will be checking with nutritionist in a week if I'm still stuck.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Hi I've been lurking and reading posts for awhile and could not figure out how to post. I had RNY on May 29 weighed in at 253 now at 225 and holding for over a week. I am able to get in enough Protein and Water and mst food agrees with me. I've thrown up about 3 times because of eating too much too fast but basically I've been pretty symptom free. I exercised before surgery and now have upped to 1 1/2 hours daily. I eat around 700-800 calories each day. I am wondering if this is too much compared to what others are experiencing? I'm deciding to stay off the scale for a week but I see other people's dramtic losses and get worried. What do you all think?

28 pounds six weeks out is a great number - congratulations!! 700-800 calories a day may be a little low. RNY is all about lifestyle changes. And lifestyle changes have to be sustainable. Long term sustainable. That's the prime directive. The sustainable test has helped me enormously in making dietary and exercise decisions from the day I had my surgery right up to this minute. I've averaged about 1300 calories a day since October 20, 2011. Two weeks ago and 100+ pounds lighter, the surgeon told me she didn't want me to lose more than an additional ten pounds and to up my calorie intake to 1800. That sounded a little high to me so I'm shooting for 1500. Crazy as it sounds, there are more days than not where I'm finding it very difficult to hit the 1500 mark. I have (I think) a great appetite but I just can't hold that much and I'm truly not t h a t hungry. I am absolutely confident that I could maintain a 1300 calorie average (there are days when I hit 1700-1800) but we'll have to see what happens with the weight. So far it's holding around 170 for the last three weeks. So based on long term sustainability, you might consider upping your calories to say 1000 a day for a month or two and see what happens. Most doctors recommend a weight loss goal of two pounds a week. Gradual calorie increases until you reach that average will take you where you want to go and do it in a healthy manner.

Stalls are all part of the process and nothing to worry about. I love your decision to stay away from the scales for a week. Two would be even better! Stalls often last a couple of weeks but sometimes more. Stay focused on following the protocol, stay active and stay away from the scales as much as you can! You're gonna love the new you and congratulations again on a great start!!

[jenneliza 257]

28 pounds six weeks out is a great number - congratulations!! 700-800 calories a day may be a little low. RNY is all about lifestyle changes. And lifestyle changes have to be sustainable. Long term sustainable. That's the prime directive. The sustainable test has helped me enormously in making dietary and exercise decisions from the day I had my surgery right up to this minute. I've averaged about 1300 calories a day since October 20' date=' 2011. Two weeks ago and 100+ pounds lighter, the surgeon told me she didn't want me to lose more than an additional ten pounds and to up my calorie intake to 1800. That sounded a little high to me so I'm shooting for 1500. Crazy as it sounds, there are more days than not where I'm finding it very difficult to hit the 1500 mark. I have (I think) a great appetite but I just can't hold that much and I'm truly not t h a t hungry. I am absolutely confident that I could maintain a 1300 calorie average (there are days when I hit 1700-1800) but we'll have to see what happens with the weight. So far it's holding around 170 for the last three weeks. So based on long term sustainability, you might consider upping your calories to say 1000 a day for a month or two and see what happens. Most doctors recommend a weight loss goal of two pounds a week. Gradual calorie increases until you reach that average will take you where you want to go and do it in a healthy manner.

Stalls are all part of the process and nothing to worry about. I love your decision to stay away from the scales for a week. Two would be even better! Stalls often last a couple of weeks but sometimes more. Stay focused on following the protocol, stay active and stay away from the scales as much as you can! You're gonna love the new you and congratulations again on a great start!![/quote']

Wow what kind of exercise are you doing? How much and often?