I was scheduled to have a gastric bypass on 4/3, but came out of surgery with a sleeve. This was due to my intestine not reaching to it's attachment point for a bypass. I didn't really think it would ever happen since I was 8 BMI points below the risk of this happening, so all my pre-op education and research was based on having a bypass.

So, today I just realized that I may be open to other types of Protein that I couldn't have with bypass. I was always told that the only kind of protein I would absorb was whey protein isolates. Since my intestines are still intact, I'm assuming that's no longer true.

Could anyone please tell me if all types of protein are acceptable for sleeve patients? I feel as if I have kind of come into this blind since I had prepared for a bypass. After the little research that I've done since I've been home, I am so thankful for things turning out this way. The sleeve seems much safer long term and and every bit as effective.

No, it's still true you should have whey isolates. Most other proteins are incomplete, I believe. Congratulations on your surprise sleeve - I hope you will be very happy with it!

Thanks for the quick answer!

No, it's still true you should have whey isolates. Most other proteins are incomplete, I believe. Congratulations on your surprise sleeve - I hope you will be very happy with it!

That's not true, casein and soy proteins are also complete.

I posted this a few days ago, it may help. I've not looked seriously into pea or hemp Proteins, but I don't think they're very good.

All just MHO...

In terms of types of protein:

Hydrolysate proteins are the best quality proteins (in terms of what comes in a mix).

Next would be whey Protein isolates - especially good because they come lower carb. For he slightly reduced absorption compared to the hydrolysate proteins, the whey protein isolates are my first choice (because they're low carb, I think they're much better tasting, and are absorbed quickly.)

Pea protein?! I fart enough from the whey protein shakes, thank you very much! :ph34r: