Post-Op Protein

[benbax 0]

Hi:

:help: If we are sticking to clear fluids - broths, etc. where does our Protein come from for the first 2 weeks after surgery?

Thanks for all the tremendous help and inspiration. My surgery is this coming Monday :clap2: - just trying to get the house stocked with things I can have!

Benbax

[juliegeraci 7]

Benbax, you should definitely have Protein Shakes. Mine are from GNC and they have 25 grams of Protein in them. I would make sure you have Protein Shake mix in the house for sure.

[2bthinagn 3]

Hi:

:help: If we are sticking to clear fluids - broths, etc. where does our Protein come from for the first 2 weeks after surgery?

Thanks for all the tremendous help and inspiration. My surgery is this coming Monday :clap2: - just trying to get the house stocked with things I can have!

Benbax

I am curious to see what everyone says. Thanks for asking that.

[faithmd 14]

You can also get Unjury Protein Powder that is unflavored, many people add it to their liquids, and into recipes, too.

[benbax 0]

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[katys 0]

I personally can't stand those Protein Shakes, so I'm getting mine drinking high Protein Slimfast; Special K protein Water, and yogurt - lots of yogurt!

[ChrissyB 0]

The Special K Protein Water is awesome. It's 50 calories and 5 grams of Protein and it really tastes great!

I've also been drinking a mixture of vanilla protein shake and coffee over ice. It's sort of like a latte.

[Tater Bug 1]

I am still trying different Protein Shakes out that I will like but I have been cooking with Protein powder that doesn't have any taste to my meals for over a year now.. also there is a Liquid Protein thats out and I put that in smoothies.. kinda citrus flavor.. its good and when mixed with tea, smoothies, vanilla (or any flav. other then chocolate) protein shakes, it tastes real good. I know some people that will take a swig of it straight for engery.

[demsvmejm 5]

I'm having a VERY hard time getting in all my Protein. I had nearly none for 5 days because I was on "clear liquids" I know that doesn't include shakes of any kind. I'm on full liquids now for 2 weeks. The only way I'm getting any protein is my muscle milk light, yogurt and skim milk.

I tried putting protein powder in my Tomato Soup last night it it turned thick and gloppy and disgusting.

Does anyone have a liquid to protein powder ratio I should be using?

How do you know how much to add to your liquids? There are no instructions or cooking type chart on the kind I bought.

I know my pretein is low, I can't walk a flight of stairs without my leg muscles throbbing when I get to the top.

B4 surgery I was walking 2 miles a day w/ no problems.

[Guest ladijane3]

Alot of Protein powders have consistency problems at higher temperatures. I think the one I use is not recommended for anything over 130 F. If your Soup was hot (rather than warm) I bet that's where you had a problem.

I went online and got samples of different kinds (and there's lots more than just chocolate/vanilla/unflavored). They were about $2 per sample, but considering I ended up wiht 3 flavors I love, and no leftovers for the many flavors I disliked...it was well worth it for me. Look at www.wlssupplies.com or www.vitalady.com as they both have sample programs (i'm sure there are more companies out there too, just those I know of off the top of my head).

Brands in my house right now...

IDS Low Carb Belgian chocolate

SCI-Fit Choclate Marshmallow

ELITE chocolate Mint

SYNTREX nectar - Cherry

unjury unflavored

I have some unflavored Designer whey but I hate it, though I know its very popular. Just mixes poorly and had a bad aftertaste, and the Unjury is much better mixing and not nearly as smelly.

But that's how I keep my Protein up (plus cottage cheese and tuna...dang those are high in protein.)

P.S. Protein drinks were all allowed on my day 2-7 for post op-diet. Only the first day of surgery was I not allowed to have it. I think for most purposes the clear diet includes Protein Drinks.< /p>

[ReneBean 3]

Hi Benbax!

Welcome to LBT!

They make clear liquid Protein. I use IDS New whey. 42 grams of Protein in a little test tube. I cut mine with filtered Water or mix it with Propel. It's a little like drinking melted Jello, straight. **Personally, I stick to the Orange flavor. fruit punch is less exciting. I haven't tried any other flavors.

You can buy it on-line, here. http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_by_79.htm

Be sure to get the 42 gram ones, vs the 25 gram older version. More bang for your buck.

I know others have found it in local Vitamin Shops. GNC doesn't have it, or at least they didn't have it 2 months ago when I went looking.

I mix one test tube in a 1 liter big mouth bottle with a Propel and fill the bottle the rest of the way with filtered Water.< /p>

I find that 42 grams for 176 calories (or 196 if you mix it with a propel) is a much better deal than 5 grams for 50 calories.

Good luck with your surgery!

[megret 0]

Hi:

:help: If we are sticking to clear fluids - broths, etc. where does our Protein come from for the first 2 weeks after surgery?

Thanks for all the tremendous help and inspiration. My surgery is this coming Monday :clap2: - just trying to get the house stocked with things I can have!

Benbax

I buy the big bag of Protein powder at costco. I buy the vanilla (there is also chocolate) and to that I add, half a banana, about 7 ice cubes, a handful of blueberries and 8 oz. skim milk. Blend well! I really enjoy it and have it every morning. It has 27 grams of Protein for the 2 scoops. Hope that helps!

[Syrah 0]

I was given samples of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder. I ordered some online for post-surgery (I get banded 3/29). You can add it to Soups, sugar-free puddings and Jello, etc., and it is unnoticable. Be careful not to add it to anything over 130 degrees, though. (You can use a meat thermometer to measure liquid temps).

When choosing Protein supplements, I was told to MAKE SURE it is a whey protein isolate. I was also told to avoid GNC because they are often uninformed about protein needs for bariatric patients. If you google "unjury" you can find more info.

[Reesh 0]

I personally can't stand those Protein shakes, so I'm getting mine drinking high Protein Slimfast; Special K protein Water, and yogurt - lots of yogurt!

Be careful with the Slimfast as it has alot of sugar in it.

[Tater Bug 1]

LadiJane3 & ReneBean

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THOSE SITES!!!!! I looked into some other sites that sells the same things but by far these sites are the most reasonable (cheaper is always best!).

Thanks again!