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I am three days post op, and I struggle to get in an 11 ounce Protein Drink. I have been drinking the Adkins 15 g of Protein, and I know that 15 g per day is not nearly enough. Any suggestions as to what I can drink that has higher protein than that?

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Premier Protein shakes (ready to drink) have 30 grams and only 5 carbs. They are fairly tasty.

You can purchase them at Sam's club and some people have found them at Walmart. They come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. They are a good way to get a lot of Protein in at this stage.

You can also add unflavored Protein Powder to stuff like, Soups, yogurt, etc.

I think Unjury has a protein chicken broth/soup. I never had it, but a lot of people hear swear by it.

In the beginning it is very hard to get the protein in. Just take it slow and listen to your body. Staying hydrated is also very important at this stage.

Congrats on your surgery!!! Good luck. Each day will get better.

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I don't like the Premier shakes. I drink Core Power light. They taste like chocolate milk and have 20g Protein.

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The unjury chicken Soup is good. There is also another chicken bouillon that I like- Health Wise chicken bouillon. It has 18g of protein/serving.

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I missed coffee. So I use cappichino from Syntex nectar. It has been my experience that it is essential for sucess to find a Protein drink or powder that you like and will use . I tried at least 7-10 before I found Nectar. Also, your tastes will change as you progress, so try new ones as you venture on. I also was told to use whey isolate and not the Premier shakes because they don't use the protein that my doc required that the body used readily. Ck with your doc or nut for the best for you and you will be sucessful if you find the right one.

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I just found an EAS Protein drink that has 42 grams of protein its called myoplex I believe it's expensive but worth it

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15 g is too low for what else you can get. Premier Protein ready made shakes are great and is 30g for 11 ounces. I also use Precision Engineered whey isolate powder - chocolate and vanilla. (The vanilla even smells amazing.) Both have 30g per scoop. I have mixed 1/2 scoop in 1/2 container of yogurt or 1/2 scoop in a sugar free Jello pudding snack in addition to using them in shakes.< /p>

FYI - supposedly your body only absorbs approx. 25g per hour, so if you are going to go the route of something with 40g +, you will have to split it into different servings.

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I use Premier Protein or Muscle Milk 100. Everyone's tastes are different, so you might have to try a few to figure it out. But you are still early...just stay hydrated. Drink what you can, take your time and it will get easier!

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