Help! I need protein

[lablover 0]

I was banded on the 22nd and really need to increase my Protein. I tried New Whey mixed in crystal light and it made me nauseous. How are you getting your protein in? I am willing to give anything a try. What Proteins do you like that don't make you nauseous?

[Brockbabe82 0]

well since you are probably on the liquid stage , the only Liquid Protein that I tolerated was carnation instant breakfast- no sugar added. Other then that I had some problems getting my Protein in to. Good luck

[lablover 0]

thanks for your suggestion, I will try anything.

[bandfun4me 0]

Is that the 22nd of Jan? If so you are still in liquids. Hunt around for some whey Protein Powder.I personally like the EAS (23 g protein)(online or Sams). Large bags. Choc or van. Add ice to make it frozen, later you can add fruit, berries or bananas. adding a little ice adds a little more Water to your consumption. GNC carries lots of flavors about $15. 1lb bag. We were given a recipe for Fortified fudgesicle. (or other flavors). 8 oz cottage cheese, 1/2 can evaporated milk, 1 pkg sugar free pudding, blend and spoon/pour into popsicle holders or small(bathroom size paper cups) and put a popsicle stick or toothpick and freeze. 9 grams protein each and they are good, my picky daughter even liked them. works well with butter scotch, vannilla, choco, lemon, whatever flavor you like if you can get it in the SF pudding box. Until you find Protein Powder you like, don't buy large qty. Remember you will be needing this stuff for a great long time, especially after saline fills. when you have to do liquids again for a few days. The more protein you get into your body the faster it will heal and the quicker you will sart burning the fat. I am 1 yr out and now on evenings if I am running late getting home from gym or late walking, I will do a big 12 oz fruit /vanilla protein frozen shake. Wonderful, and then go to bed. It also adds a few extra protein grams for recovery during sleep. Use that tool to your advantage, take care of it and yourself. love my band..Good luck

[crzytchr 3]

I was banded on the 22nd and really need to increase my Protein. I tried New Whey mixed in crystal light and it made me nauseous. How are you getting your protein in? I am willing to give anything a try. What Proteins do you like that don't make you nauseous?

If it wasn't a reaction and just the taste you didnt like, I would try the New Whey protein bullets 42g (GNC). They are kind of expensive but they are only 3 oz and 42g each so it is really easy to get down. They have a real tart taste, that my husband says is like a sweet tart. It was the easiest way to get protein in when I was on liquids post op.

[Gretch 0]

Try Protein Shakes. That works for me and I usualy can't stand them. I use v-60 vanilla (to me the choclate is gross) I add ice, stawberries and bannanas,protein powder a little no fat or 2% milk and a splenda...mix it together in a blender and your good to go. It taste like a strawberry shake.....I love em. I hope that helps:thumbup:

[TQUAD64 9]

I was banded on the 22nd and really need to increase my Protein. I tried New Whey mixed in crystal light and it made me nauseous. How are you getting your Protein in? I am willing to give anything a try. What Proteins do you like that don't make you nauseous?

I drink the Isopure fruit flavor Protein drinks and the New Whey protein bullets. I like the flavors of both.

[Minnah 0]

I like the vanilla Atkins protien shake and the slim fast low carb chocolate shake. I think the vanilla atkins shake mixes well with fruit.

I can't get the shake down in one sitting, though and drink it in a cup and put the rest in the fridge for when I am ready.

[lablover 0]

I really appreciate your suggestions and more are welome. I tried Muscle Milk light 20g of Protein and tolerated it much better than the New Whey. I will definitely be getting some powder soon. What do you like?

[Burgygirl 1]

I only use 1/2 of the New Whey bullet mixed with Crystal Lite in about 24-32 oz Water otherwise it is just too much. Since I had to get 64 oz water, I bullet would do per day and give me 42 gms of protien. Play around with your Proteins to see what you can tolerate. The thought of drinking the entire bullet made me nauseas also.

[Blaze21 5]

I use vanilla creme and Cookies n cream muscle milk light powders. I actually mix it with my carnation instant breakfast-no sugar added.

[kgloverii 0]

Special K Protein Water is another good 'addition' if you want something light...

[nfl1 0]

I add some non-fat skim milk powder (5g Protein per Tablespoon) to Soups.< /p>

[sharnut 0]

I always used unjury - www.unjury.com. The unflavored, I mix it in Cranapple Crystal light, also put in in fat free, sugar free choc pudding. I never had any difficulties drinking it. (had to be really cold)

Good Luck

[Catherine55 43]

I find shakes just way too gross. The Isopure Protein drinks (taste kind of like Gatoraid) that they sell at GNC are my favorite source of liquid Protein. 46 grams, 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 160 calories.

Hope that helps!

Catherine