Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Protein cravings



Recommended Posts

So I just realized that I have been craving protein! My Dr. has me doing no sugar, no milk, 1/2 what I normally eat & don't eat after 7pm. Untill next week & then it's all Clear Liquids for the remaining 2 weeks until surgery. I hope I can get enough Protein then.

I wonder if since I am not intaking all the sugar & have put myself on somewhat of a low carb diet if that is why I crave all the protein?? Often I want chicken, which my family is getting sick of & eggs, mostly hard boiled. Is that weird or what??? :wink2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I understand all the restrictions except the milk. Why no milk? Are you lactose intolerant?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No I am not. I think maybe because of the carbs in it. I can't have anything that contains milk either. Which is a bummer, I really want some string cheese! LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It would be much worse if you were craving for carbs :thumbup:

Proteins will help you feel «full» and satisfied, they won't harm you or your diet. Go for those chicken breast (no skin), canned tuna, hard boiled eggs - that is all highly recommended healthy stuff.

niki

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There are more souces of Protein out there! I'm allergic to all milk products. I have to be creative in finding other Proteins. Light soy milk had 9 grams of protein per 8oz. Legumes such as lentils, Beans ect, another source of protein. Nuts like walnuts low in fat high in protein. Salmon, tuna, tofu. Tofu has no flavor but comes in excellent textures and can be made into great tasting high protein meals. I still have problems getting in enough protein too, but am learning to think outside the box.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hmmmm.... Just goes to show you the difference in doctors. My doctor is adamant about Calcium and milk. He's also not anti-carb, so I guess that would also explain it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Milk is good for you if it does not cause you discomfort due to lactose intollerance. If you doctor doesn't want you to drink it, then by all means, but believe me, I would have questioned his motives.

Then if I disagreed, we would just have to debate on the issue. Doing it "low-carb" just would not satisfy my need to not drink milk.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am to be banded June 17th. I am pretty sure I am just on the no milk kick until then, shrinking my liver & all.

I had lots of Protein yesterday & felt so guilty like I had gone way over my calorie goals. But at the end of the day I hadn't!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good for you! I feel guilty too, I was told i'm not eating enough. That sentance is something I'd never in my life hear:cool2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×