Not doing great with protein

[ewms 57]

Had my surgery 5/3, so tomorrow is a week. I have had no pain and an easy recovery. The only thing I really notice is I'm ready for bed by 630pm instead of my normal 11ish.

My only real problem is getting my Protein in. I can't stand the protein Water. It's like drinking soap. My doctor said I could do the Protein Shakes mixed with water 50/50. I'm struggling to get one in. I'm really trying to get my water/water+protein in but it's a true struggle.

I'm hoping tomorrow I get passed to purees and maybe that'll help me get better Proteins for the day.

And hopefully once I do better with my protein I won't be so darn tired by early evening.

Tips or advice appreciated to help me reach my daily goal.

[browneyez42 280]

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

[browneyez42 280]

Try these... they're pretty good!

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

[Apple203 1,314]

Hey, that Protein shot is pretty cool!

Is it a volume thing? I didn't get any protein for the first week -- just Clear Liquids, so you should be OK nutritionally so far.

[ewms 57]

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

Thank you! I haven't seen those. I'll send my husband on a search tonight.

[ewms 57]

Hey, that Protein shot is pretty cool!
Is it a volume thing? I didn't get any protein for the first week -- just clear liquids, so you should be OK nutritionally so far.

My doctors said after day 2 to be trying to get one protein Water in a day. But I truly cannot. It makes me gag even thinking about it.

[Apple203 1,314]

2 minutes ago, ewms said:

My doctors said after day 2 to be trying to get one Protein Water in a day. But I truly cannot. It makes me gag even thinking about it.

Have you tried various types of Protein Shakes? I hated PP before surgery, but it was the only thing I like after surgery.

Sorry you are having this problem.

Edited May 9, 2018 by Apple203

[browneyez42 280]

Thank you! I haven't seen those. I'll send my husband on a search tonight.

I ordered them from The Barriatric Store

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Try Isopure ready-made blue raspberry diluted w crystal light lemonade. And Premier Protein ready-made from Walmart vanilla. Nothing chocolate worked for me and still a little iffy.... you sometimes had food aversions after this surgery, and it's hit or miss on which ones for everyone. Hang in there, it does improve with time. Right now super super important to hydrate like crazy, always carry a bottle of something.

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

It's too soon to worry much about this now. Probably more important to concentrate on your Water to make sure you don't get dehydrated. I didn't hit my water goals at all early on, but didn't get dehydrated--and I'll admit that my energy just sucked the first month. Had none. It picked up after I moved to real foods, although I still haven't had the burst of energy a lot of people describe having. Although, as one doctor pointed out to me today, think about the energy it takes for you to carry around 75 or 100 pounds all the time! I still have a lot of excess weight I'm lugging around . . .

Protein will be easier when you have more choices--I still rely on cottage cheese, for example, almost every day. Yogurt is a good choice early on, though I couldn't eat more than half a container for a long time. Cheese (including cheese sticks as a snack) is helpful. Eventually, a handful of nuts. You'll get the protein and you'll always have those tasty, tasty shakes (she said sarcastically) to fall back on.

As far as the protein water goes, I personally like it, but if you don't like one brand, try another before giving up on it. Sweetness levels and so forth vary.

Hang in there, it will get easier.

[Apple203 1,314]

34 minutes ago, XYZXYZXYZ1955 said:

Although, as one doctor pointed out to me today, think about the energy it takes for you to carry around 75 or 100 pounds all the time! I still have a lot of excess weight I'm lugging around . . .

Amen to that!

[janet5263 29]

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

Where u buy that?

Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

[browneyez42 280]

Where u buy that?

Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

The Bariatric Store...the pink lemonade is the best

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 230
GW: 165

[RHCD 241]

I’m a week ahead of you and while I’m getting all my fluids I’m
No where near my Protein requirements. My dairy sensitivity has made most shakes off limits. Add in other stuff I’ve tried wayyy to sweet.

I had fairly good energy 1 week post op but I can tell the lack of protein/ calories is contributing to my low energy.

Puréed Soups helped me get some of my protein needs and will likely help as I transition to soft foods.

[Gundy 139]

Had my surgery 5/3, so tomorrow is a week. I have had no pain and an easy recovery. The only thing I really notice is I'm ready for bed by 630pm instead of my normal 11ish.
My only real problem is getting my Protein in. I can't stand the Protein Water. It's like drinking soap. My doctor said I could do the Protein Shakes mixed with Water 50/50. I'm struggling to get one in. I'm really trying to get my water/water+protein in but it's a true struggle.
I'm hoping tomorrow I get passed to purees and maybe that'll help me get better Proteins for the day.
And hopefully once I do better with my protein I won't be so darn tired by early evening.
Tips or advice appreciated to help me reach my daily goal.

Same issue here. I try to drink a lot of skim milk and add sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast to milk. Adding Protein Powder to Soups or broth works well, too.