minus 0 Posted November 8, 2012 I am 13 days post op and I am having a heck of a time getting my Protein in. Dr put me on puréed foods a couple of days early. I can't drink most shakes. What are some ideas for me to get my Protein? ?? HELP........ Wow. I can ever so relate. Its week 5 for me. The only way I could drink that stuff is 100ml of milk, 100ml hot cocoa unsweet, add sweetner, and chocolate protein suppl. I add unflavoured protein to cereals. I find it mask it well. I learned to shake or Stur 1 minute after I think its enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minus 0 Posted November 8, 2012 Where can I find unflavored powder? Brand? I can't find it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Thanks Mine is called harmonized Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyemarty 11 Posted November 9, 2012 Would like copy of list please. buckeye_marty@ yahoo. Com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uniqueladybug 80 Posted November 14, 2012 I think I emailed to everyone. Please let me know if you didn't receive! Everyone have a great day! May I have a copy too, please..... jessica.mcnabb@yahoo.com Thanks soooooo much, you are always so helpful! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dottednails 122 Posted November 14, 2012 The highland hospital Rochester NY Web site has sight has a great meal plan print out for each stage. Gods luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
al70switz 2 Posted November 14, 2012 A while back I put together a list of high Protein foods. If you post or PM me your email address I'd be glad to send it to you. Forum rules don't allow me to post the Excel file. I've sent it to dozens of folks on the forum. It's difficult to get all of your Protein without some kind of supplement but hopefully you'll find some things here that will help! You also might try getting the unflavored Protein powder. First thing in the morning, put a scoop of the powder in a small bowl. Depending on the powder, one scoop is 20g or more of protein. When you eat or drink something, put a pinch of the Protein Powder in. You can add it to almost anything and if it's just a pinch, you shouldn't notice the taste too much. By the end of the day you've eaten an additional 20g of protein, a pinch at a time. Trying anything you can think of until you're getting all of your protein in every day is well worth the effort. Unlike fat or starches, your body cannot store protein and the nine "essential" amino acids must be obtained from food - the body cannot manufacture them. That means they need to be replenished every day. It's quite important for faster healing, increased energy, reducing hair loss, preserving lean muscle tissue and protection from bacterial and viral infections. You're gonna love the new you!! I would love your list too, my mail al70swity@gmail.com. My doc is against the shakes, I'm still pre-op and I have no clue how to get that much protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uniqueladybug 80 Posted November 14, 2012 I have NEVER heard of a doctor being against Protein shakes! Did they give you a reason? That's your main source of Protein, especially in the beginning. I can't imagine where I would be without them. Undoubtedly in the hospital! Good luck with your journey. Please keep us posted! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
al70switz 2 Posted November 14, 2012 I have NEVER heard of a doctor being against Protein shakes! Did they give you a reason? That's your main source of Protein, especially in the beginning. I can't imagine where I would be without them. Undoubtedly in the hospital! Good luck with your journey. Please keep us posted! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12 He told me I can have it after I exercise, which I can start after 2 months! So I don't really know what I should be eating until then. I live in Switzerland and everything is a lot different than what I'm reading here. Here you stay at the hospital for about 1 week and you go back to work 4 to 6 weeks later. Depending how you feel and what your job is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted November 15, 2012 I would love your list too, my mail al70swity@gmail.com. My doc is against the shakes, I'm still pre-op and I have no clue how to get that much Protein. Mail server rejected my email as shown below... This message was created automatically by mail delivery software. A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed: al70swity@gmail.com SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT TO:<al70swity@gmail.com>: host gmail-smtp-in.l.google.com [74.125.141.27]: 550-5.1.1 The email account that you tried to reach does not exist. Please try 550-5.1.1 double-checking the recipient's email address for typos or 550-5.1.1 unnecessary spaces. Learn more at 550 5.1.1 http://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?answer=6596 j9si20264433paw.67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theby_88 72 Posted November 15, 2012 A while back I put together a list of high Protein foods. If you post or PM me your email address I'd be glad to send it to you. Forum rules don't allow me to post the Excel file. I've sent it to dozens of folks on the forum. It's difficult to get all of your Protein without some kind of supplement but hopefully you'll find some things here that will help! You also might try getting the unflavored protein powder. First thing in the morning, put a scoop of the powder in a small bowl. Depending on the powder, one scoop is 20g or more of protein. When you eat or drink something, put a pinch of the protein powder in. You can add it to almost anything and if it's just a pinch, you shouldn't notice the taste too much. By the end of the day you've eaten an additional 20g of protein, a pinch at a time. Trying anything you can think of until you're getting all of your protein in every day is well worth the effort. Unlike fat or starches, your body cannot store protein and the nine "essential" amino acids must be obtained from food - the body cannot manufacture them. That means they need to be replenished every day. It's quite important for faster healing, increased energy, reducing hair loss, preserving lean muscle tissue and protection from bacterial and viral infections. You're gonna love the new you!! Hello! I didn't receive mine. Would you mind emailing it again to me? Thank you theby_88@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted November 15, 2012 Hello! I didn't receive mine. Would you mind emailing it again to me? Thank you theby_88@yahoo.com Just emailed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LosingItForMe2011 320 Posted November 15, 2012 DLCoggin it's very kind of you to email the list to folks. Just wanted to say thank you for always being so supportive and helpful. Hope all is going well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theby_88 72 Posted November 15, 2012 Just emailed!! Thank you so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted November 15, 2012 DLCoggin it's very kind of you to email the list to folks. Just wanted to say thank you for always being so supportive and helpful. Hope all is going well. Thanks so much and congratulations on the great weight loss!! My wife and I started a new business and I haven't had much time lately but I try to check in every day. Have a great evening! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OleHippieGal 275 Posted November 15, 2012 Mr. DL I would love the list too please janicek4u@hotmail.com Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites