One month post op problems

[r8rs4lf 6]

Ok so my first post here and I really hope I can get some help.

My surgery was 10-27-16. Started at 318lbs, now I'm at 272lbs.

I'm having real issues with getting the Protein I need. I've tried GNC shakes, ISO pure, and Premier Protein shakes. All of them now make me want to puke! I cannot drink that stuff anymore. I also am having a real hard time eating anything. I've almost developed a complex about eating because of the way it makes my stomach feel. This past week I've been feeling like throwing up all day. Anything I smell or taste just makes me sick.

Any help with a different way to get protein. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I've been feeling weak and tired and my Dr. told me it's because not enough protein. How am I supposed to get it in when all it does is make me want to vomit?

[jess9395 5,449]

Keep trying other shakes till you find one that works for you. I tried all the usual suspects and felt the same and just kept trying more. Now I have several brands that work for me--Syntrax Matrix, Click, BSN Syntha-6 (higher in carbs so I don't use as often) and Quest. I also sorta like the Syntrax nectar.

Lots of people love Premier Protein, but I think it tastes like plastic LOL, but that is an example of why we each need to try many types sometimes before we find the one that works for us.

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[jess9395 5,449]

Couple other suggestions-- fairlife milk (ultra filtered so fewer carbs and more Protein, Lucerne also makes a version called Protein plus) and Greek no sugar added yogurt.

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[melliecat 55]

Put unflavored Protein in Soup or coffee. Really anything to get it in.

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[r8rs4lf 6]

I'm going to GNC to get GENEPRO. Is that any good?

[birdie bird 24]

Am having the same problem but I keep trying different things on the food list they gave me bean's Soup really good

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[LittleBill 2,231]

I'm going to GNC to get GENEPRO. Is that any good?

My nutritionist recommended GENEPRO, so I bought a can. Then I started reading about it. The serving size is 15 grams, but they claim 30 grams of Protein is contained in that 15 gram serving. There is also an asterisk or two next to that.

Watching their promotional video is like science fiction. They are claiming to shrink molecules down to smaller sizes so they can get all 30 grams in. We have a saying out in the country about trying to fit two pounds of poop into a one pound bag.

I will not be buying it again. I have been drinking various flavors of Gold Standard. Now that I am back to food, I am eating meat with a side of meat, and have cut way back on the shakes.

[jess9395 5,449]

Yeah lots of mixed info out there about GENEPRO. A search of the site will show it's pretty controversial.

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[shedo82773 1,236]

With all that said about GENEPRO how may I ask can they get away with stating it has 30grams when it really has 15. For myself I LOVE it!! Now I'm not just saying this like I am new at this Protein dilemma I'm 3 years out. I started my Preop diet of Protein drinks for 2 weeks and my postop I used PREMUIR Protein Drinks. I had 4 weeks of BACK DOOR TROTS!! I became Lactose Intolerant. On to trying to find a drink that I liked. I would honestly hate to find out how much money I had spent on Protein junk!! So this GENEPRO is the only one that has lived up to the no taste thing!! For one thing, I am a coffee drinker so I make me a cup of Keurig espresso coffee and I add GENEPRO to it!! No change in taste or texture. I would drink my coffee anyway so for me it is a WIN WIN!!

[LittleBill 2,231]

With all that said about GENEPRO how may I ask can they get away with stating it has 30grams when it really has 15.

I have no idea. I am only reporting on what I read about their product, and I make no comment beyond providing the facts as I understand them. I am very suspicious though, about compressing 30g into a 15g volume especially when that volume only weighs around 4g.

As for shrinking molecules, here is a link that discusses that in layman's terms.

http://www.schoolphysics.co.uk/age16-19/Atomic%20physics/Atomic%20structure%20and%20ions/text/Collapsing_molecules/index.html

[rolosmom7 740]

Ok so my first post here and I really hope I can get some help.

My surgery was 10-27-16. Started at 318lbs, now I'm at 272lbs.

I'm having real issues with getting the Protein I need. I've tried GNC shakes, ISO pure, and premier Protein Shakes. All of them now make me want to puke! I cannot drink that stuff anymore. I also am having a real hard time eating anything. I've almost developed a complex about eating because of the way it makes my stomach feel. This past week I've been feeling like throwing up all day. Anything I smell or taste just makes me sick.

Any help with a different way to get Protein. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I've been feeling weak and tired and my Dr. told me it's because not enough protein. How am I supposed to get it in when all it does is make me want to vomit?

I couldn't do shakes either. nectar was sorta kinda tolerable. cheese - babybels, string cheese, cottage cheese. Greek yogurt (i like oikos triple zero, 15g protein!)

Once you're further out p3 packs. They have nuts which I would think you're too early for. 170-190 cal and has 11-13g protein depending on the pack. Avoid the ones with dried fruit, ups the calories by 100!

Good luck - it gets easier!

[laceemouse 631]

I'm going to GNC to get GENEPRO. Is that any good?

They don't have it in the store, at least not where I live.

There is a lot of controversy about GENEPRO, my surgeon does not recommend it, but I was having the same issues as the original poster so I got some to try.

Eh. I put it in a mixture of Water with a little grape juice (I am allowed unsweetened juices) People say they can't taste it but I sure could. Plus it make the color weird and the whole thing thick.

But hey, it may work for you.

[laceemouse 631]

Ok so my first post here and I really hope I can get some help.

My surgery was 10-27-16. Started at 318lbs, now I'm at 272lbs.

I'm having real issues with getting the Protein I need. I've tried GNC shakes, ISO pure, and Premier Protein shakes. All of them now make me want to puke! I cannot drink that stuff anymore. I also am having a real hard time eating anything. I've almost developed a complex about eating because of the way it makes my stomach feel. This past week I've been feeling like throwing up all day. Anything I smell or taste just makes me sick.

Any help with a different way to get Protein. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I've been feeling weak and tired and my Dr. told me it's because not enough protein. How am I supposed to get it in when all it does is make me want to vomit?

I couldn't do shakes either. nectar was sorta kinda tolerable. cheese - babybels, string cheese, cottage cheese. Greek yogurt (i like oikos triple zero, 15g protein!)

Once you're further out p3 packs. They have nuts which I would think you're too early for. 170-190 cal and has 11-13g protein depending on the pack. Avoid the ones with dried fruit, ups the calories by 100!

Good luck - it gets easier!

I can't wait to get the that stage. I am one month out tomorrow and have been forcing down 2 shakes a day because other than that all I could tolerate was a little yogurt. I can't add protein to my Soup because I get maybe 3 spoonfuls down.

I have just started to tolerate eggs. If I could replace just 1 shake a day with real food I would be thrilled. I must have the world's smallest sleeve. I see what other people eat 3 weeks out and I am shocked. No way could I choke down that much food!

[r8rs4lf 6]

That's the way I feel, like I have the smallest sleeve.

[WantToDanceAgain 30]

I'm good with the Bariatric fusion shakes. Try

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