Question about Protein supplements

[2muchfluff 1]

This question may have been answered elsewhere, and if it has, I apologize for asking again. But, when I first looked at the sleeve option, I got the overall idea that after the pre-op and post-op special diet and healing took place, the diet would be normal foods, only in smaller portions, with special attention to Protein content. Am I wrong in my assumption? After looking over a lot of posts, it seems that most people don't eat a normal diet, but still eat the Protein Shakes and other "food substitutes". I guess what I am asking is, are the protein shakes and other bariatric drinks and foods a permanent thing, or just till you reach goal? I am not asking this in a negative way, I just want to be completely informed with no surprises.

Thanks.

[Lee 19]

My Kaiser (N. California) plan calls for three meals a day, no Snacks and no Protein supplementing. I have chosen to add a Protein Shake most days because early out after surgery I can't eat enough food to get my protein up to levels recommended by other plans. I know that the body needs protein for healing and want to give myself every advantage.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

You can quit the Protein Shakes as soon as you get to the mushy stage and if you're' getting adequate Protein from those mushy meals. Some people ( like me) like the Protein Drinks, and we choose to keep using them to make sure we're getting plenty of protein, and because we think they taste pretty good.

[Tiffykins 673]

I never used Protein supplements/drinks. I am not saying this is the way to do it, but I really didn't have any other choice. I tried over 20 different brands and flavors, and they either tasted horrific or they made me vomit. So, I got all my Protein from food sources once I hit the mushy/soft solid stage.

I eat a completely normal diet and have for months. There is absolutely nothing in my plan that is bariatric substitutes. I do choose to use some ingredients in my recipes to increase protein count, cut carbs, and fat when I can. I'm cooking for not only myself, but my family as well. So, it has to be conducive to all our liking.

[2muchfluff 1]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.