Protein Shakes - how long?

[VTMnkyGrl 4]

So I just saw my nutritionist yesterday and got the surgeon's diet plan and I'm a little worried...

I have been reading lots of posts on here and it seems like most people are using the Protein Shakes for a while, the plan I got says to stop them after week 2. It also doesn't have a 'goal' amount of Protein either and the nutritionist wouldn't tell me one other than for 'normal' people and that I should probably have more since my doctor didn't have one. I can't imagine I would get enough from three meals of only 1/4 cup even if it were all protein.

So how long did you guys use the Protein shakes and how much protein are you all getting a day?

[AmandaD 44]

My meal plan stops the shakes after week 2 and has no Protein goal either. They just say " eat according to your green sheet!" Over and over. I'll probably ask more specifically when I'm closer to being able to eat real food.< /p>

[padlrd 183]

70-80 grams a day is what I was told I have a Protein Drink for Breakfast you can mix it with skim milk or soy or make it into a smoothie using Greek yogurt Protein mix and fresh fruit according to what stage your at or PB2 and some sugar free flavoring that's all good for about 25-35 gms mu nut says that's a good start for a long time even for life if you weren't a breakfast eater you just need to look for higher protein fish tuna low fat cheeses Beans etc who would have thought a string cheese would be lunch

[nienie 113]

I can use Protein Drinks for the rest of my life if I want and will probably do that as I use them for a meal. I am suppose to be between 65-75 grams a day.

[padlrd 183]

Same here I will use them for life

[michelecaples 224]

I have not done Protein Shakes since month two. I eat Protein. I do alot of yogurt, Beans, cheese