Protein struggles

[Sleevedvee 20]

Hi all,

I’m 3 months post VSG and my doc said to try to stop drinking Protein Shakes. I was doing fine with my one premier a day, getting the rest of my Protein from food. Now, I can’t seem to get the minimum 60g of protein into my day without the shake. What does everyone eat and how often to get enough protein in?

HW: 221

SW: 209

CW: 168

Sleeved 2/13/18

[notthedoublegoodbye 13]

I find it really hard too. I'm finding edamame Beans, chick peas, kidney beans and small handfuls of unsalted nuts good. Greek yoghurt with a handful of Brazil nuts and some raisins is a really good Breakfast. Hard boiled eggs in a salad, hummus. It's definitely difficult though:(

[millerla4 48]

I am one year out and I still drink one Protein Shake for breakfast. I love the taste

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[BostonWLKC 807]

I still drink one for breakfast .... don’t see why not and I’m getting rest of Proteins from food.

[Sleevedvee 20]

I find it really hard too. I'm finding edamame Beans, chick peas, kidney beans and small handfuls of unsalted nuts good. Greek yoghurt with a handful of Brazil nuts and some raisins is a really good breakfast. Hard boiled eggs in a salad, hummus. It's definitely difficult though:(

Here’s the kicker, I’m allergic to most beans/soy and egg yolk
But thank you for these recommendations!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 168

Sleeved 2/13/18

[Sleevedvee 20]

I still drink one for breakfast .... don’t see why not and I’m getting rest of Proteins from food.

The doctor prefers that I get my Protein and calories from food rather then beverages


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 168

Sleeved 2/13/18

[Sleevedvee 20]

It’s 9pm and i just got home from my workout, i have 11g of Protein left to have today.....protein shake it is 🤷🏻‍♀️


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 168

Sleeved 2/13/18

[wjgo 272]

My nutritionist has no problem with a Protein Drink during that day. I'd ask your doctor why he says that. I think they all prefer food, but post operation, it's hard getting in Water, and leaving time before and after all meals and slowly eat meals.

Sometimes the Protein drink makes a difference in getting my water and protein in.

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[Sleevedvee 20]

My nutritionist has no problem with a Protein Drink during that day. I'd ask your doctor why he says that. I think they all prefer food, but post operation, it's hard getting in Water, and leaving time before and after all meals and slowly eat meals.

Sometimes the Protein drink makes a difference in getting my Water and Protein in.

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Yep it seems to be making a huge difference in me getting enough protein in, not water because i wouldn’t count the protein drink towards my water count anyway


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 168

Sleeved 2/13/18