Need help with protein

[vicki s 146]

I was just reading everyones posts and was surprised to see talk of Hair loss, i didnt know there was hair loss with the sleeve. duh! i heard Biotin is good for hair loss. also, i drink myoflex lite protien shakes premade. 20 grams of protien, they are the only ones i found that i like anyone else try these. a little pricey, i buy them at sams club by the case. can throwing up cause a leak? thanks vicki~

[Jordien 30]

I hope not! I've thrown up several times. UGH!

thanks diva... what do you think for chicken? do you think i still need to puree it? i'm really NOT into the idea of pureeing any kind of real food. maybe chicken thighs cooked in broth? or a chicken Soup? I could make that. Hmmm.....

I am afraid to try real food stuff! I feel good after eating it, but 2 hours later, I am running to the bathroom. It's like my stomach just can't digest it. It's trying I guess??!!

thanks for the Protein suggestions guys!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I hope not! I've thrown up several times. UGH!

thanks diva... what do you think for chicken? do you think i still need to puree it? i'm really NOT into the idea of pureeing any kind of real food. maybe chicken thighs cooked in broth? or a chicken Soup? I could make that. Hmmm.....

I am afraid to try real food stuff! I feel good after eating it, but 2 hours later, I am running to the bathroom. It's like my stomach just can't digest it. It's trying I guess??!!

thanks for the Protein suggestions guys!

I actually digest chicken and eggs better than anything else I'm eating. I do eat some bits whole, and chew chew chew! Since I was banded I'm a pro at the chewing. I know you must be too since you were as well.

I do puree most of it though but not to a goo... more like to tiny bits (if that makes any sense). I think the goo would just be nasty to even look at. It doesn't look bad in tiny bits.

The chicken soup is a great idea too, and I do only eat thighs (boneless, skinless). Chicken breast is much too dense for me right now. I know, I tried...

If I can maybe suggest to you... maybe only eating tiny bites throughout the day? Maybe you are getting too full? I know you've mentioned you stop early - but maybe even earlier would help. Just a suggestion... Good luck! I can imagine how frustrating that must be.

[Jordien 30]

just take a few bites and stop? then wait like 15 minutes and take a few more bites? that sort of thing? I could try. Today I had a cup of Water first thing in the morning, took my meds. Got down a Protein Shake (2 scoops choc Unjury and 1 cup milk) So.. I'm HAPPY that I have 40g Protein in already, and it was before noon. Then I've been sucking on my crystal light lemonade to try and meet my fluids quota. But now I'm starting to get a little hungry, and I WANT TO EAT SOMETHING! I may just have a potato. I've done well with a mashed up baked potato. Not great protein though. I am not trying the leftover chili that's in there waiting for me, though I would like to. ANd I'm not doing tuna again. Not sure if I have chicken in the house, I know I don't have thighs.. so maybe I'll wait on that until someone gets to the grocery store. I guess I'll just turn to my good ole Soup or something. lol.... Going back to work Monday and am NOT wanting to go running out of my classroom to puke while I have students there! Think I'll be having soup for lunch for a long time. haha...

[d3pooks 0]

I drink the Isopure drinks. (not the powdered shake) they actually sell a Protein Drink in glass bottles that taste like Kool aid with a little after taste. They are 40 Grams of Protein and NO CARBS. I usually drink that through out the day instead of Water and its gets me the extra kick I need. Grape Frost and Icy orange are my favorite but they have about 6 out there. I have found them at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe

[lunarose 97]

Hi, For me I make sugar free puddings with skin milk and mix in Protein Powder vanilla for vanilla or butterscotch flavors chocolate with chocolate. I also use urjury's chicken Soup flavor powder in strained chicken noodle soup (just be sure you do not heat it over 130 degrees). I also use Torani sugar free syrups strawberry or vanilla in non fat plain Greek yogurt to help sweeten it up.

[Jordien 30]

Great ideas, thanks!

Tonight, I put a boneless skinless chicken thigh into a pot with some chicken broth. I added some chopped up carrots and celery and jane's crazy mixed up salt. I boiled it until the chicken was cooked through and shredding and the vegetables were SUPER soft. I sorta mashed it around a bit to shred everything more and I was just taking some tastes. YUM! I am going to divide this up into some little containers and hopefully use this as one of my little meals this week. I gotta get some real food going here!