Protein intake worries

[Marissa C 9]

My surgery was 7/24 and I am currently on my liquid phase. Everything is going well but I do have a struggle with completion of my 80 g of Protein a day! I totally understand the importance of protein in this vital step but I have a hard time getting all the grams in. By the end of the day, I can't stand the look of food. Anyone have any suggestions?

[AZBlackhawk 122]

You just had surgery!! The first week is about hydration. I've been to my post op class after one week and a one month post op class. People there were still having hard times meeting Protein. You will get there.

I'm supposed to eat 3 meals and use 1-3 snacks-which are Protein Shakes, to get the protein in. The Snacks are only supposed to be 100 calories so if a shake is 170 cal, drink half a shake.

No way would I meet protein requirements without shakes.

Also, protein requirements are 65-80 g protien.

Edited July 31, 2017 by AZBlackhawk

[MissMellyMell 46]

My surgery was 7/24 and I am currently on my liquid phase. Everything is going well but I do have a struggle with completion of my 80 g of Protein a day! I totally understand the importance of protein in this vital step but I have a hard time getting all the grams in. By the end of the day, I can't stand the look of food. Anyone have any suggestions?

HI there, there are some Protein Shakes out there with close to 30 grams of protein, if you could manage 3x day, you'd hit that goal! I know that there are also unflavored protein mixes available that you're able to add to Soups and anything else you'd be consuming. Makes it easier! Good luck 🙂

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[Soangelakay 10]

I'm struggling getting Protein in also. I was sleeved 7/17. I think it gets easier with time. My main issue is taste. I just don't like them. Lol

[Moechin 4]

My sleeve was 6/21. I also struggle with the Protein Shakes and Vitamins tasting chalky. My Nutritionist wants me to do 75 gm/day Protein. I think that is excessive, lucky if I get half of that. It really is trial and error when it comes to foods. Also having daily headaches, struggle to get all the Water in now, fills up too fast.

[monicaholbrook 8]

I too had my surgery on 6/21/2017. My nutritionist put me on a 60 grams of Protein. I really don't like the bariatric shakes. But I found that perimer Protein Shakes are not chalky but smooth, and they are 30 grams of protein per shake. I am in the 2nd phase with soft mushy foods and still have one more week of this phase till I move to phase three. However, phase two is a learning experience for me. I do throw up when my body doesn't agree with it or if I don't chew my food 28 times. But I've gotten smart, I now put my foods through a good processor where is greetings everything up for me so I can eat. Note: I'm only able to consume about 3 to 4oz of food, sometime less than that. But the key is to pay attention to your pouch be or stomach. Also, the main key is to get your 64 oz of Water and 2 Protein Shake before attempting to eat. Anyway, if you have any question please feel free to ask.

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[Moechin 4]

Thanks Monica, where do you find perimeter shakes? Any suggestion for non-chalky Vitamins?

[monicaholbrook 8]

Sam's club, that's where I buy them, believe me they taste so much better. Also I take the 2 shake and spread them out into four small servings. Hey that works for me so far. Moechin, if you don't mind me asking where are you from?

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[GassyGurl 428]

costco has 18 packs of Premier Protein too. chocolate, bananas and cream, strawberry, caramel and vanilla. You can also buy 4 packs at Walmart by the pharmacy. Usually bottom shelf. A lot of folks use the caramel as coffee creamer. It's good!

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[GotProlactinoma 458]

Same here when I was in the first week. I would spend a couple hours on one Protein Drink and later a couple more on the next. Which only gave me like 40 something G Protein. I found Bone Broth (I made mine, some stores sell it) to be a huge help because it tasted good, had a little salt, and a cup has 9 g proten!

It took probably,6 days to get 60 g. But it will eventually help you get your strength back. You're doing fine. Keep it up.

[momof2littleones 45]

HI there, there are some Protein Shakes out there with close to 30 grams of Protein, if you could manage 3x day, you'd hit that goal! I know that there are also unflavored protein mixes available that you're able to add to Soups and anything else you'd be consuming. Makes it easier! Good luck 🙂[emoji169]

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Isopure is 50g x 2 scoops. Double up on any powder. I bought protein Soup mix from Amazon and I love it. Also okios Greek yogurt has 10g of protein. And you can add milk to make it drinkable and add protein

[MissMellyMell 46]

Isopure is 50g x 2 scoops. Double up on any powder. I bought Protein Soup mix from Amazon and I love it. Also okios Greek yogurt has 10g of protein. And you can add milk to make it drinkable and add protein

Good to know, I need some of that!!! Awesome, thanks

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[Moechin 4]

Monica, I'm from Chicago, now live in Buford, Ga.

[Jenopolis 38]

Everyone here has great suggestions!

I just wanted to say hang in there-- the first couple of weeks were SO HARD, and I was hating my Protein Shakes by the end. I didn't get enough Protein in consistently until at least a month out, and it all worked out fine. Be gentle with yourself, keep sipping Water, and recognize that you are doing great.