4 days post-op Having trouble getting protein

[night_owl 6]

Can anyone suggest what else I can do to get my Protein? I am 4 days out. I have tried Slim Fast Protein shake, Bariatric Advantage Protein powder, skim milk with 1/3c of powder milk. It all tastes awful to me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[BestYet2Come 97]

Congratulations on your surgery.

I am surprised that you are allowed Protein shakes so soon. I had to do a Clear liquids only diet for 10 days post-op (including hospital stay). During this phase, most of my Protein would come from a clear liquid called Isopure Zero Carb. One bottle has 40grams of protein, but it tastes awful (http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Alpine-12-Count/dp/B00289W2MA/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577590&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=isopure+zero+carb+liquid).

The following week I was able to transition to Protein Shakes. Slim Fast is not a very good choice, it has only 10g of protein. Most shakes drank by bariatric patients have at least 20g. I bought several different ones, but the two best in my opinion are Premier Protein ( http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein) and the unflavored Isopure, which I blend with milk and Peanut Butter, or half of a banana. You can also mix it in yogurt, coffee, etc. (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein). These have 30g and 26g of protein respectively. Premier is also sold at costco.

Isopure is known for being a quality brand with excellent pure protein. Some other popular choices of Protein Shakes are:

- Atkins (better choice than Slim Fast);

- Pure Protein;

- powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein;

- Muscle Milk;

- Myogenix.

Hang in there. Once you move to pureed and soft foods, the possibilities are endless!

Best of luck!

Edited January 13, 2014 by BestYet2Come

[night_owl 6]

Thank you BestYet2Come! I will have to try a few of these out.

Congratulations on your surgery.

I am surprised that you are allowed Protein shakes so soon. I had to do a Clear Liquids only diet for 10 days post-op (including hospital stay). During this phase, most of my Protein would come from a clear liquid called Isopure Zero Carb. One bottle has 40grams of protein, but it tastes awful (http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Alpine-12-Count/dp/B00289W2MA/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577590&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=isopure+zero+carb+liquid).

The following week I was able to transition to Protein Shakes. Slim Fast is not a very good choice, it has only 10g of protein. Most shakes drank by bariatric patients have at least 20g. I bought several different ones, but the two best in my opinion are Premier Protein ( http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein) and the unflavored Isopure, which I blend with milk and Peanut Butter, or half of a banana. You can also mix it in yogurt, coffee, etc. (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein). These have 30g and 26g of protein respectively. Premier is also sold at costco.

Isopure is known for being a quality brand with excellent pure protein. Some other popular choices of protein shakes are:

- Atkins (better choice than Slim Fast);

- Pure Protein;

- unjury Protein;

- Muscle Milk;

- Myogenix.

Hang in there. Once you move to pureed and soft foods, the possibilities are endless!

Best of luck!

[IdahoGirl32 89]

Don't even worry about it. Focus on getting fluids in right now and adjusting to the way your new stomach feels!
The best thing to do is go to a Vitamin shoppe or GNC and get samples of a bunch of different Protein powders and shakes - you can buy individuals of several brands - and try them. You'll eventually find something that works for you. BUT be prepared for your taste to change again and you'll have to do that all over again in a few weeks and find another that works.

[capecoralgrandma 44]

I was allowed to have 3 to 4 Protein drinks a day the second day after my surgery, as long as I was getting 60 to 70 grams of Protein a day. I like Premier and Muscle Milk. Even the diet I got from my nutritionist said Protein Drinks for 16 days after surgery, then start on pureed foods. The bariatric diet is from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.

[Amanda Nicole Hosaflook 65]

I liked my Protein Shakes pre op but not post. I just hold my nose and suck them down!