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My doctor was happy with my progress of losing 40 pounds since surgery but is urging me to add more Protein through a few more small meals. That's hard, any suggestions?

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I have a hard time with that too. Boiled eggs, tuna, low fat cheese, chicken breast, lean steak. You are doing great. I am 40lbs down but I am 5 months out. Keep up the great work!!

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I was told the same thing at my first post op appointment. I had lost 60 pounds by then but my Protein levels weren't very good. I am now adding unflavored Protein mix to two of my drinks every day, eating a Protein Bar, and a Protein shake. Not crazy about the Protein Shake but I have to do what I have to do, I don't want to get sick, and I don't want to lose any more hair. Doing those things has increased my protein amount that I get daily tremendously, so I'm finally reaching my goal.

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My doctor was happy with my progress of losing 40 pounds since surgery but is urging me to add more Protein through a few more small meals. That's hard, any suggestions?

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Get an instant pot or Power Pressure Pot XL and make yourself more muscle meats and or Beans... I can make incredible refried Beans from bag to refry within 1 hour. They pot has helped me get more Protein in for sure, without it I would not get my protein in, as I don't consume whey and I hate nearly all the shakes except for vegan ones. Good luck!

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