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Does anyone’s surgeon not require a ton of Protein Shakes, especially the premade ones ?? I’ve heard that some do not make it a requirement. Just trying to get some information. Thanks!

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Hi. I couldn’t imagine any bariatric surgeon not requiring their patient to get Protein in post op. It is very important for healing.

The cardinal rule for bariatric patients post op and for life is “protein first”

i had sleeve in 2018 and revision to bypass last Friday. Both surgeons required 60grams of protein post op.

Good luck with your research and hope that helped.

Edited by Losingit2018

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Thanks! Yeah I’m just wondering because a friend of mine in Arizona has a dr who isn’t pushing Proteins

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4 minutes ago, Bree03 said:

Thanks! Yeah I’m just wondering because a friend of mine in Arizona has a dr who isn’t pushing Proteins

Wow. I am following this thread because this has me curious now too.

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4 hours ago, Bree03 said:

Thanks! Yeah I’m just wondering because a friend of mine in Arizona has a dr who isn’t pushing Proteins

Maybe your friend is misunderstanding the directions. Any site you look at Protein is a requirement. I would ask your friend to call the nutritionist \ surgeons office to verify instructions.

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My doctor didn't push Protein Shakes for the pre-op diet. He says you just need to eat Protein and veggies.

He still wants me to get in at least 90 grams of protein.

Still protein is king even if it is not through protein shakes.

I am doing shakes anyway cause it easier than cooking.

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I'm betting your friend's doctor is Dr. Matthew Weiner in Arizona? If so, his plan is a sound one. In the early days there are shakes, but as his patients heal they follow the Pound per Day plan of his. It's veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes and small amounts of Protein.

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13 hours ago, Bree03 said:

Thanks! Yeah I’m just wondering because a friend of mine in Arizona has a dr who isn’t pushing Proteins

Everyone’s surgeons plan is different.

Don’t worry about what your friend is doing. Concentrate on your own instructions.

The mantra “protein first” is when your surgery restriction is new. Your stomach is healing. It’s a challenge to consume 60 grams with limited stomach space. You don’t have room for any of the other items allowed on your plan.

Most dieticians don’t want patient’s to be reliant on shakes long term. As progress out from surgery, you can easily get your Protein with real whole foods and have no need for shakes.

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It’s not that I’m worried about what she’s doing. I was curious. More because I myself am not a fan of premade Protein. But I have no issues with my surgeons instructions.

For anyone interested. Check out the video below. Not her Dr. but I follow him and he’s quite interesting. He’s VERY blunt/crass, but gets points across.

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Pretty sure that many of us here have watched at least a few of his videos. Agreed that he is interesting and entertaining.

I do use Bone Broth, fairlife milk and some other high Protein liquids as well. Not just the premade shakes.

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On 11/27/2019 at 7:17 AM, FluffyChix said:

I'm betting your friend's doctor is Dr. Matthew Weiner in Arizona? If so, his plan is a sound one. In the early days there are shakes, but as his patients heal they follow the Pound per Day plan of his. It's veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes and small amounts of Protein.

Hhmmmm, interesting :404_popcorn: (as I pop in a couple and chew)

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