Doubling up on Protein

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Hi all! I’m 8 days post op RNY and I have a question that I haven’t found the answer to while googling. I’ll call my nutritionist tomorrow and ask but just wondering if it’s possible to add Protein Powder to my pre-mixed shakes? Or is that too much Protein at once? I’m having a hard time drinking as many Protein Shakes as I need but I just can’t fit them in. Between drinking all the Water and waiting 30min before and after the day gets way from me. I have a shake in the morning like 8am and I’m still full by 2-3pm.

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From what I remember your body can only process/ absorb a certain amount of Protein at a time so any more would just be excreted out and a waste but check with your dietician to see what they say

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On 07/14/2022 at 21:57, SleeverSk said:

From what I remember your body can only process/ absorb a certain amount of Protein at a time so any more would just be excreted out and a waste but check with your dietician to see what they say

Ok, thank you! I guess that makes sense. It’s the same with Vitamins. I sure wish it was feasible though. Would make reaching my Protein goal so much easier!

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On 7/15/2022 at 12:02 PM, Edmira said:

Ok, thank you! I guess that makes sense. It’s the same with Vitamins. I sure wish it was feasible though. Would make reaching my Protein goal so much easier!

Are you adding Protein to your Water ? You could try that to get it in.

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I have Isopure unflavored and to be honest and probably an unpopular opinion, it is GROSS. I need to add it to things that mask the flavor.

[ShoppGirl 5,067]

What if you did the clear Protein Drinks? They are not thick at all so maybe they won’t fill you up.

[SkinnyMingo1408 357]

I was told it's ok post-op to add powder to your shakes because you drink so slowly your body has time to absorb it. Definitely ask you nutritionist.

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You can only absorb 30g of Protein at a time so adding any additional protein is a waste per my dietician. Maybe try protein Water?

[cheryl o 60]

Hi all! I’m 8 days post op RNY and I have a question that I haven’t found the answer to while googling. I’ll call my nutritionist tomorrow and ask but just wondering if it’s possible to add Protein Powder to my pre-mixed shakes? Or is that too much Protein at once? I’m having a hard time drinking as many Protein Shakes as I need but I just can’t fit them in. Between drinking all the Water and waiting 30min before and after the day gets way from me. I have a shake in the morning like 8am and I’m still full by 2-3pm.

thats interesting, never thought about that, but the first thing i thought about was, its gonna back you up even faster. My dietician says the high Protein does that. Im 8 mos out RNY, and thats my biggest struggle. I take daily stool softener along with laxative 2 times a week.

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On 07/25/2022 at 19:36, cheryl o said:

thats interesting, never thought about that, but the first thing i thought about was, its gonna back you up even faster. My dietician says the high Protein does that. Im 8 mos out RNY, and thats my biggest struggle. I take daily stool softener along with laxative 2 times a week.

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I don’t need that problem! Thanks for the input.