Hello,

I am two weeks post op...

I am struggling to get the recommended Protein into my daily diet...the shakes are hard to get down for me

So can not getting enough protein effect the weight loss rate?

I am also doing about 500-700 calories a day...

I have not been filled yet

Thanks

In the UK there isnt the emphasis on protein shakes that there is in the US after all will some people really buy and drink those shakes for the rest of their lives i get all my protein from normal natural sources such as fish and chicken etc greek yoghurt, frozen peas and milk .. if u plan your meals once u can start eating solids u can easy get your protein in without suppliments The vegetarians on this forum also get their protein in from sources like beans etc so i would look at alternative ways for protein ..

I don't do protein shakes anymore. I make sure that I get as much protein as possible by having meat and certain veggies. I keep a few shakes at home around fill times or if I'm tight.