Protein

[JustJenn 542]

Ok so I'm supposed to get at least 60 grams of Protein a day. Like most, I'm sick of them *just bored with them, not physically. But all the pre ops stuff all I remember was them pushing shakes!

The food options I have are pretty high in protein. Question, if what I eat during the day gets me close to or at 60 does that mean I don't a shake? Or is it eat what's on my list and get 60gms from shake?

[itzme752 24]

From what my nutritionist said was that the Protein can come from any source, the shakes are just one of the options. So if u are getting all your protein through food then you don't need the shakes.

[Tracym1107 47]

I don't do shakes at all...can't stand them. I get at least 70 grams of Protein from food (which is what my surgeon requires)! You don't need them as long as you are getting your protein requirements in.

[sweet 98]

I don't do shakes at all...can't stand them. I get at least 70 grams of Protein from food (which is what my surgeon requires)! You don't need them as long as you are getting your Protein requirements in.

How far out are you?

[moofish 27]

I am under the impression that you need to get your Protein however you can: from food, supplements, or a combination thereof. You don't want your body burning your muscle for energy---do what it takes!

[Tracym1107 47]

How far out are you?

I am almost 4 weeks out.

[sweet 98]

I am almost 4 weeks out.

Wow and you are able.to get that much Protein in with just food?

I still can't and I'm 24 weeks out

[barebones 28]

I HAVE SPENT A FORTUNE ON nectar Protein AND Unjury PROTEIN AND SUNKIST PROTEIN - ALL OF WHICH SEEMED FINE IN THE BEGINNING, BUT I NOW NEED TO SAY.... Protein Drinks AND SUCH MAKE ME SICK !!! THANKS FOR LETTING ME VENT..

[~Christi~ 54]

I can eat more vegetables than I am supposed to eat at 14 weeks but I still cannot eat 3 oz of Protein (meats) isn't that weird...so I have to use shakes.< /p>

[Tracym1107 47]

Wow and you are able.to get that much Protein in with just food?

I still can't and I'm 24 weeks out

Lots of tuna. 2.5 ounces has 16 grams. Turkey sausage and ground turkey and chili without Beans. Oh and cheese. It's been easier because everything was pureed. Now that I've started trying regular foods...I can't eat nearly as much. I try anything possible to keep from drinking Protein shakes. If I absolutely have to...I drink the pre-mixed EAS shakes.< /p>

[~Christi~ 54]

I love turkey chili and turkey taco soup!!

[Tracym1107 47]

I love turkey chili and turkey taco soup!!

Me too! Can't do beef or chicken so I used turkey in everything!

[working4shoes 55]

I try not to use shakes. But I do add a scoop of unflavored Unjury to my crystal light which adds 21 grams. Also I add 1 scoop of chicken Soup flavor unjury another 21 grams to my shredded chicken and mix it with Greek yogurt instead of mayo then add seasoning to get as much as I can. I also eat a lot of tuna.< /p>

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Tilapia is a great source of Protein and if cooked right it's soft and easy to eat

[~Christi~ 54]

Tilapia is a great source of Protein and if cooked right it's soft and easy to eat

I need some good recipes for tillapia!! I had breaded before surgery can't have that now.