Protein Struggles, liquid phase

[Deez416 17]

Hi, I'm 7 days post op and still on the liquid phase but I'm struggling to get to my daily minimum Protein intake of 65G. Any suggestions?

I'm back on having 2 Protein shakes a day, and a Soup for lunch but still not at 65G.

Thanks.

[rfz 1]

During my liquid phase I was on nectar Protein powder (~25g per scoop) and 1% milk. I also supplemented with PROTI brand broth and Water add-ins which each are infused with 15g of Protein.

My surgeon's office sold both, but you can find them online or at super supplement stores.

[angeldivine1 23]

Can you have yogurt on your full liquid diet? I'm post op day 6 and have 2 Premier Protein shakes per day (30 g of Protein each) and supplement with one Greek yogurt which has 12 g of protein.

[Bandista 7,466]

I had no Protein goals during my post-op phase. To me the whole notion of trying to get something in or get something down feels counter-intuitive to the whole process of learning to listen to the body and give it what it needs. Of course you need to follow your doctor's instructions but maybe you should call and tell them you are having difficulty -- they may say not to force anything, not to worry so much. Meanwhile congratulations on your surgery and welcome to the other side. It's an exciting time.

[shantra 73]

I was given no Protein goals at all. I am currently day 4, I was banded on Monday. On mine there is 2 Protein shakes a day 15-25g and I have been drinking Atkins (which are delicious) and 15g each. I am SO sick of this shakes and Soup diet already it's not funny.

[Deez416 17]

Thank you all for your suggestions, I really appreciate it.

I have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday, I'll mention it then. I'm actually on the mashed food this week, I can't even go near the Protein shakes anymore, let alone have a couple of them a day. I've started having other things to compensate, but I'm still trying to get used to all this and I completely agree, the Protein restriction should not be in place while learning to adjust to eating again while banded.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I had no post op Protein goal but I did have a calorie goal. I was told to stay at 800. Ticked me off because if I hadn't asked, I could have just kept happily consuming 1000 for the six weeks. LOL. Anyway, I ate Soup, soup and more soup for six weeks. And Protein Shakes. I got bored of yogurt and pudding really quickly.

[lapbandmin 22]

I'm feeling u. I drink Atkins too. Love the strawberry and coffee flavors. I have unflavored Protein I mix with all my Soups and cream of wheat

[dalmania 10]

I too had trouble getting to 65g of Protein. I just did my best by drinking some Protein Drink each day. It is only a short period.

[Seymour1971 55]

Isopure is 50g in a serving. I have a full strength chocolate in the am with a packet of via and then a half of strawberry for bedtime.