Hi all! Newly bypassed here... struggling with protein

[phatfatgirl 100]

Hi all. I've yet to consume a Protein Shake and was converted from band to bypass. I know i need my Protein. My surgery was 11/16. I just found something, a protein shot. So was wondering if anyone ever tried this. It's 42g of protein in a shot. It's whey protein also. Any experiences with it? Good or bad? Thanks ☺

[Daisee68 2,493]

I have not used them, but I know some here who have. I would caution though that I have been told our bodies will only absorb approx. 25g of Protein in an hour, so drinking one won't necessarily get your Protein in for the day. Maybe split it in half?

Why can't you get Protein shakes in? Just don't like them or do they upset your stomach? I am sorry you are struggling.

[phatfatgirl 100]

@@Daisee68

I have yet to find one i like and can stomach! The smell alone is making me nauseous. But great idea splitting it in half! Very nice. Lol

And thanks for asking

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@phatfatgirl

Have you tried premier Protein ready made shakes? I too could not tolerate any of the powders in the beginning. My Bariatric team had me pick up Premier Protein. Each 11 oz. shake has 30 grams of Protein with only 1 gram of sugar and 160 calories. They don't have that grit or nasty nasty after taste. The chocolate is the best as it is not overly sweet. The vanilla and strawberry seem sweeter to me and although I can drink them I pretty much stick to the chocolate.< /p>

If you have not tried them, they really are better for you than simply drinking a protein shot. They have other Vitamins and minerals as well.

[phatfatgirl 100]

@@Djmohr

I don't think I've tried that. I struggle because i don't really like milk. None of the milk products really. But i will try some.

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@phatfatgirl - For what it's worth, I don't like milk either and I also use Premier Protein almost exclusively. Definitely give those a try!!

[phatfatgirl 100]

Thank you @@Daisee68

Well i surely will.

[Renee2015 5]

I drink those every morning and my nut supports this! It is a good feeling to know that over half of your Protein is already met! Also Protein 02 is Water that has 15 grams of protein and Greek yogurt is good as well, it usually has 12-15 grams of protein per container. I use Dannon Greek, it's only 80 calories. FairLife is milk with protein in it.

[phatfatgirl 100]

Thank you @@Renee2015

Not a fan of Greek yogurt, barely stomach regular light yogurt and fairlife is a no. Thank you for the suggestions though. ☺

And you're right it would Def be good i got almost all my Protein in at one shot.

[2twinkle 86]

Hey Phat!

I fantasize about someone inventing a pill we could take every morning that covered all our nutritional needs. So when's that gonna happen?

Actually, I was recently cautioned by my docs at mayo Clinic to space out my Vitamins ( with iron) and Calcium a bit more. I was gulping them all down in the morning so I could clear my mind from useless trivia during the day. Well OK, I did know about the body's ability to only consume a certain amount of each supplement at a time, but I was thinking it would simplify my life to just do everything once a day.

As for Protein, yesterday I went to a site called "bodybuilding.com" that sells an amazing number of Protein powders , shakes and drinks. My first impression was it was that there was too much testosterone there for my taste, and I bumped out. (I am turned off by extremely deformed muscle jerks.) And kept coming back.

There you can sort the zillion products for: samples, protein, weight loss, top reviews and more. I have been using unjury, which I order online, and love. It would be nice to add other options to my pantry. Maybe Meal Replacement or RTDs. Turns out that website has an enormous selection! They even calculate cost per serving for you. Some places will just throw together a sample pack for you to help you find what works for you; they might.

Also, THIS website (BariatricPal) has an interesting store as well. Its on the pull down tabs at top, the red one on the far right. I avoid milk myself, and prefer savory to sweet, so sticky sweet shakes do not appeal to me. Watering things down can help with that.

I do have a ranked list of protein supplements from Mayo. I'd be happy to post it if you'd like. Let me know.

[2twinkle 86]

Phat,

Me again.

I almost forgot to mention - I was getting very gassy from some Protein products. Turns out many bars contain an alcohol sugar that causes gas. My nut says read the label, and avoid the ones containing sugars that end in "ol." Blew me up like a birthday balloon.

[2twinkle 86]

But really, no bars are truly low cal.

[phatfatgirl 100]

@@2twinkle

Thank you so much! Please feel free to post whatever you can. I just received my Protein Shots. I just opened one and smelled it. Bad idea. Lol. The flavor i got is fruit punch and i could basically smell the Protein Powder. I've yet to taste it though. I refrigerated it hoping it'll help the taste.

Ohhh and I'm familiar with the Bariatric Pal Store, that's where i got the shots from.

[Hagengirl3 65]

If you have NutriBullet or a blender, try making your Protein shake in there. I use almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), ice and Protein powder (usually Quest or Unjury). It makes the Protein Shake taste like a milk shake. I have one every morning for Breakfast.

[turbomom22 21]

Renee2015

I follow the exact plan as you!! I'm having great success!!