Maggie0557 31 Posted October 13, 2012 I am almost one month post op and am having trouble meeting the Protein requirements. I would appreciate any suggestions, would love sample menus. I can't seem to eat enough to meet the requirements. Thanks, Maggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted October 13, 2012 Why are you not doing Protein Shakes? I only get my required Protein from shakes in the morning to start, I'm 11 weeks out and would never be able to get it all in without them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie0557 31 Posted October 13, 2012 Why are you not doing Protein shakes? I only get my required Protein from shakes in the morning to start' date=' I'm 11 weeks out and would never be able to get it all in without them.[/quote'] Thank you for your response. It makes me feel better to know at 11weeks you still rely on supplements. I do do Protein Shakes, but lately they make me want to gag. I realized today I need to go back to shakes cause the bars are way to filling. Maggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted October 14, 2012 Thank you for your response. It makes me feel better to know at 11weeks you still rely on supplements. I do do Protein shakes, but lately they make me want to gag. I realized today I need to go back to shakes cause the bars are way to filling. Maggie How are you making your shakes? I notice if I don't put ice in mine I can barely choke them down with out gaging. If I blend them with ice I am okay and can drink them just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lili2012 85 Posted October 14, 2012 Tilapia fillet and tuna: much Protein & they go down quite well Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvlife 43 Posted October 14, 2012 You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake.< /p> surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 209 2 lili2012 and armywife422 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted October 14, 2012 You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake.< /p> surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 209 Ohhhh good idea...I am so going to get some Vanilla shakes and try this....that is why I love you people lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lili2012 85 Posted October 14, 2012 You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake. surgeversary 7/24/12' date=' highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 209[/quote'] Will try this Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk 1 armywife422 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie0557 31 Posted October 14, 2012 How are you making your shakes? I notice if I don't put ice in mine I can barely choke them down with out gaging. If I blend them with ice I am okay and can drink them just fine. I will definitely try blending them with ice tomorrow. Suddenly seem so sweet to me, perhaps the ice will cut it. Maggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie0557 31 Posted October 14, 2012 Tilapia fillet and tuna: much Protein & they go down quite well Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk Do you mix the tuna with anything? Maggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lili2012 85 Posted October 14, 2012 Do you mix the tuna with anything? Maggie Yes. With one spoon of light mayo.< /p> Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk 1 Maggie0557 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted October 14, 2012 I do onions and mayo and relish made with splenda in my tuna...and as far as the shakes with ice, yes the ice helps. I do 16oz of Soy Milk and 2 scoops of Protein Powder and I always add 17 ice cubes (dont know why but through trial and error that seems like the best number thus far) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie0557 31 Posted October 14, 2012 I do onions and mayo and relish made with splenda in my tuna...and as far as the shakes with ice' date=' yes the ice helps. I do 16oz of Soy Milk and 2 scoops of Protein powder and I always add 17 ice cubes (dont know why but through trial and error that seems like the best number thus far)[/quote'] Thanks, this is very helpful to me. How much of the tuna do you eat? Been using pre made shakes, think I'm going to try making them. Maggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseTAB 65 Posted October 14, 2012 I took other peoples advice and added suar free pudding mix and ice and sometimes natural Peanut Butter or sugar free Syrup makes the Protein Shakes so much better, I was having a really hard time with Protein shakes and this help. Just gotta experiment with things you like. Good luck. 2 armywife422 and Maggie0557 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted October 14, 2012 I usually eat about 1/4 cup I need some crunch so I get whole wheat melba toast crackers and eat a couple with it on them. They are super crunchy so you don't have to worry about them gooing up and pluging your port up. I don't like premade shakes haven't found one yet. I would just try different things with the shakes. I do ice and powder and soy milk that is it...some people say they add Peanut Butter (low fat, natural) and fruit and different things. I have tried that and I don't like it. 1 Maggie0557 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
