Tips For Protein Intake

[spam421 3]

Hi! I was sleeved 10/14. Start weight was 325 and I am now 295. First week and a half I had lots if energy but now I just want to lay in bed abs sleep. I can't seem to eat enough to get my Protein in. I am way way short on it and I know (at least I've read) that low protein can lead to fatigue and other serious problems. At about the week 1/2 mark food smells started making me nauseated and the taste of all the different liquids started tasting bad. Now that I am getting close to soft foods the thought almost makes me sick. Any tips on things that might be good to try to get my protein in? I can tolerate the Atkins drink if I add a banana, some milk and whey protein but not enough to get in my 60-65 grams I need! I appreciate any and all help, suggestions and tips!

[Chele H 427]

Premier Protein drinks, 30 grams of Protein in an 11oz drink and only 160 calories. I drink one every morning.

[Tbirdmama49 2]

I put Protein in everything , applesauce , cottage cheese , coffee after awhile it is just second nature

[clk 3,519]

Maybe try another shake. Find one that you like with Water. The thinner, the better. I like Syntax nectar chocolate with Water. Tastes like Yoo-Hoo. The thicker shakes will fill you up more and take longer to drink.

It also takes time to hit those Protein goals. Your primary focus should be hydration and as soon as you're getting the necessary liquids in, worry about easing up your Protein intake daily until you hit those goals consistently.

Unflavored protein (I prefer Syntrax, two scoops in just about anything) or the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth will also help you boost your soft foods, as suggested.

It takes a while to get there, so don't beat yourself up.

Congrats on that new sleeve,

~Cheri

[spam421 3]

Thanks a bunch everyone. Will have to get some unflavored to try in my cottage cheese!