Protein and supplements

[Diana2014 24]

Hello I am having my surgery on Sep 4 but I'm doing it in Colombia and I was just wondering what Protein products or supplements do you recommend I want to take them from here since I might have more options and it might be cheaper. Any recommendations? Also how do you take them how often and what is needed (Iron, b-12...) and what amount of protein.

Thank you for your help

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Your goal should be at least 60 grams of Protein (for women) per day. That being said, many on this site have said it takes a while to get there. 100% Protein isolate is the ideal because they are the most absorbable. You'll see a lot with protein concentrate, or different kinds of protein combinations. Some you may not absorb at all. Do a search on this site for those that do you no good. Some brands that come to mind for being made of protein isolate and good taste are powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, Isopure and Syntrax nectar [There is a current sale on samples.].

My NUT recommended BariatricAdvantage, or using their ingredients list to compare which other Vitamins you are considering.

[Diana2014 24]

Should I start eking the Proteins and Vitamins right away or how long after the surgery?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I plan to take them as soon as possible after surgery. That is the understanding I got from my NUT.

[truberry 16]

Should I start eking the Proteins and Vitamins right away or how long after the surgery?

For the liquid stage, my nutritionist said one serving of Protein was enough. And I should start supplements on stage two - purée. I guess you could just ask your doctor or nutritionist. When I asked my doc post surgery he said to wait until I had the post op visit and met with their nutritionist before I take any supplements. That's on Monday.