sick and gassy from one protin bar

[Lisa1171 2]

Hello im asking how do u make sure u get enough of protin.I havent had surgery i ate a protin bar yesturday and i was sick and really gassy.Will it go away after surger? I hope it gets better

[Djmohr 6,965]

Honestly Protein is no problem. There are great options for Protein shakes which have 30grams in one serving. There are also good solutions for Protein Bars that don't cause tummy problems however I use bars very rarely. I drink one shake every morning and then my food makes up the difference. You don't have much room for other stuff so Protein becomes the priority.

Also not sure if part of your problem is caused by reflux but if so, depending on which surgery you go with, this may get resolved. I chose RNY for this very reason and I have not had any reflux or even basic heartburn since surgery.

There are foods I stay away from because I simply don't tolerate it. Mostly they have to do with lactose. Since surgery I have a slight case of lactose intolerance. I cannot drink a glass of regular milk but I can eat as much cheese as I want.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

Not all Protein bars are created equal, so don't assume you will run into the same problem with other brands. As for getting enough Protein post-op, I am 5 months out and still rely on 2 Protein Bars a day, but that's because my nutritionist wants me at 100 grams per day, whereas it seems like most people on here only aim for about 65 grams.

Pre and post-op I drank protein shakes, but made the transition to protein bars a few months post-op. They are more convenient for me as a "grab-and'-go" sort of option.

The rest of my protein comes from dairy and meat. I have a cheese stick as a morning snack and greek yogurt as an afternoon snack. For lunch and dinner, I always have some sort of meat. It's usually just the protein from whatever my husband makes for dinner. So if he makes shrimp and Pasta, I eat the shrimp. If he makes chicken and rice, I eat the chicken. If he makes pork enchiladas, I eat the pork. If he makes meatloaf and mashed potatoes, I eat the meatloaf. You get the picture. At 5 months post-op I can usually do between 2 and 4 ounces of meat per meal, depending on the type of meat and how it's served.

[Lisa1171 2]

thanks for the info i do have acid reflex and im having the gastric bypass or the sleeve not sure witch one for sure yet

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@Lisa1171, as you meet with your surgeon make sure you talk about your reflux issue. The sleeve can make your reflux worse. I was going to have that surgery and did a ton of research with doctors and on line.

Once completing research it was very clear which surgery would resolve my comorbidities.

At first I was disappointed and was not bought in so I saw a gastroenterologist who confirmed that it would be a mistake for me to go with the sleeve and would likely end up having to have it revised to RNY down the road.

I wanted one surgery and to be done. I have not regretted my decision to have RNY for even one second.

Good luck to you!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

GERD can be a real issue for sleeve patients. If your pre-op reflux is caused by a hernia and you have that repaired at the time of your surgery, then you can potentially see an improvement in your GERD. But if your acid issues have some other cause, you will be likely to continue experiencing them post-op. In fact, some people who never have acid issues pre-op experience them post-op with the sleeve.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I could eat Protein bars (Quest) before suregery but can't stomach them at all now and don't like the taste anymore. Your tastes and preferences can defniitely change post-surgery.

My regular Protein foods include: boiled eggs, Greek yogurt (with less than 10 grams sugar), Muscle Milk 100 shakes, almonds, lunchmeat, steak (YUM!), chicken, fish, tuna, fat-free refried Beans, cheese.... lots of choices.

I do add in shakes frequently if I need more protein for the day.

[esskay77 785]

Was your Protein Bar chocolate? I used to have acid reflux and chocolate is one of the triggers. Try one that isn't chocolate to see if that makes a difference.

[mae7365 372]

I had GERD pre-op controlled by Nexium. I still choose the VSG for the long term nutrition and malabsorption issues. I had TERRIBLE REFLUX from week 2 to week 12 post op. I lived on TUMS, Rolaids and Gas-X. I dreaded sleeping every night since I knew I would wake up with acid in my nose/throat and coughing for hours.

BUT......I would do it all again. I'm done with that now and I feel fantastic. The nutritionist at support group told me I was clearly an exception, but that it would subside i n 3-6 months post op. She was right. So I guess I'm the worst case scenario for you to consider when making your decision.