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Today is my 3rd day after the sleeve and cant get not even 50g of protein! Help!



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I can't even get two Protein Shakes in the whole day. Please give me some tips on what to do, please...

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Dont worry..try your best..im almost a month out and cant seem to get more than 30

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Dont worry..try your best..im almost a month out and cant seem to get more than 30
Ty so much I was so worried.

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Don't push the Protein right now. Focus on hydration. I fought the protein for a few days and realized I was fighting a losing battle and it was far more important for me, and you to focus on good hydration. When I added in protein around day 13 I had no issues hitting my levels and continue to maintain them 5.5 weeks out! Water Water Water.... Sip Sip Sip....

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If you get in at least 30 or 40 on your third day you are doing great. Continue sipping your shakes as you can and be sure you are drinking enough Water. If you're able to get 30 or 40 grams today, you should be able to increase your intake by 10 or 20 grams per day, each day, over the next few days. You want to make an effort to get your Protein in, but you don't want to force it.

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Don't panic. I wasn't even allowed Protein until the 2nd week. :)

Just keep trying!

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Ty so much I was so worried.

I really think people blow the whole Protein thing out of proportion. Honestly, I've been averaging about 50 a day and I'm fine. Sometimes more and sometimes less...

Concentrate more on hydration now. It's far more important. IMO

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I agree with everyone.

Baby steps...concentrate on liquids any way you can get them.

Water, broth, SF popsicles. Dont get dehyrated.

The Protein will increase with time.

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Ty so much to all of you for your help am going to fallow your advices.

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I drank Isopure clear drinks - much easier to get down and 20oz/40g Protein a bottle. They are kinda expensive, but it was all I could do at the time. Bought at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe.< /p>

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I drank Isopure clear drinks - much easier to get down and 20oz/40g Protein a bottle. They are kinda expensive' date=' but it was all I could do at the time. Bought at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe.[/quote']. Will give Isopure a try, can you recommend any flavors?

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My body is asking me for Water so rest of the day will sip sip sip!!!

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I like the fruit punch and grape isoprene, they have smaller 6 oz bottles, try those if you can find them. Try alternating Water, Protein, water, protein.

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. Will give Isopure a try, can you recommend any flavors?

I liked apple melon the best... I mean none were AWESOME to me, but they were all drinkable. Like the poster above - I also alternated with Water, but concentrated more on the Protein until I got in all I needed for the day.

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