I know there are probably 100,000 posts about this but Im being too lazy to look. Im 5 days post op and I feel ok, but I know Im not getting my protein. I take 3 sips of the shake & Im full. It took my 45 mins to drink 6oz's. And I had to keep adding ice cause warm shakes are nasty.... Is there any easier way to get protein in??? My Dr. suggested 50-60mg per day. I only have 20 today

Alicia,

I had the same problem. Just force yourself to drink more and more. I am 3 weeks post op and am able to drink 3 muscle milk lights that have 20 grams of Protein each. I drink the chocolate. I am never hungry and literally drink and eat because I am told to. I also noticed that as soon as I started drinking the full 60 grams of protein a day that my weight loss slowed down I am going to discuss this with my Dr. I haven't lost weight in about 4 days.

Have you tried adding unflavored Protein powder to your Soups? You can also add protein to Jello if your making it. I tried a recipe from eggface that used Greek yogurt, Protein Powder, pudding powder and ice. It was really good.

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Keep it in the fridge and sip throughout the day - there is no written rule that you have to drink it all at once! Just remember to keep drinking your other fluids as well throughout the day!

I can only have clear liquids, so having greek yogurt in anything is an issue. I did add a scoop to my chicken broth this afternoon & I would sooner die a 1,000 deaths that eat that again.

In the beginning I had to use the protein shots. Some have 25-50g in them. Most of them taste nasty so I would add it to my crystal lite and drink it throughout the day.

I am with you, sister! I hate my protein shakes. I tried the protein shots and literally dry heaved after drinking a sip. Never again. Up to this point, I haven't been able to get in all my protein. I am determined to do it though! I bought some Atkins shakes that only have 15 grams in them, but I figure I will add these in w/ my foods and I am bound and determined to hit the 70 grams of protein mark that my NUT set up for me. Atkins shakes may not be the best protein drink out there, but I am able to handle it so I am going to stick to these.

Ugh! I know I'm not the only one but it does suck! I'm 6 days out and have no energy because I'm struggling to get any kind of Protein in. I've tried shots, Isopure clears, unflavored powder and idk what else because my mom has been shopping for me. She dilutes them with Water, ice, crystal light, Powerade zero, etc but I can still barely drink 3 oz of it. I'm still on clears too so I can't try shakes yet... but all that changes tomorrow, thankfully! I'm getting shakes and meat and dairy and everything else I can to try to get my energy back up! Also, there's a thread somewhere (can't remember where) about good places to get protein powders and websites you can order samples from. I just placed an order of samples from Vitalady.com. I'm not going to just stick with one thing, I have to find something I can live with!

I feel like a child with my mom checking on me every hour to make sure I'm drinking. She's a nurse and has been freaking out about my blood sugar because I've been sleeping so much.

Good luck!

I am also having trouble with protien. Cannot get enough. I drink it and i sorta feel sick. I am doing pureed food now also and I fell sick when i eat aslo. I am also dehydrated. I just cannot seem to get ehough of anything in me. I hope this gets better with time.

Try premier chocolate premade shakes from Costco. They taste like chocolate milk and are 30 grams of protein.

I'm also taking it day by day at this point. Headaches are my worst enemy. Sugar free ice pops are now my life... along with jello & water. I try to get in the protein, but its nearly impossible. Im not even a week out.

I agree with y'all. My doc said concentrate on hydrating first then protein. It will come soon enuf. His nurse suggested New Whey bullets. 42g protein . I can sip that easily as its only 4oz. Fills me up. Found at vitamin shoppe. I also like the premier shakes from Costco.

Hi guys! I'm a newbie, sleeved June 25th. The best protein shake I've found is called Pro-V 60. They have vanilla & chocolate but its great. The sugar count is 2g, protein is 30g, and it tastes wonderful compared to all the others. Hope this helps. :-)

I am 7 days post sleeve and I'm also having trouble getting protein. I've tried optisource strawberry and caramel flavored and several different flavors in Isopure and just don't like the taste. I still try to sip on it but I know I'm not getting enough. Today is the first day that I'm sleeping all day and feel like I have no energy. I need to figure something out. Going to my post op appointment tomorrow so I'll discuss it with my surgeon. Thinking that I can try the unflavored powder and put it in my broth.

I just ordered a cinnamon swirl and birthday cake flavor from tryabouttime.com . Tired of wasting my money and being picky. I also have been drinking the Atkins rtds and muscle milk like rtds but they get so pricey

Surgery June 28 and today July 1st was the first day I got in two 8 oz protein shakes. I have the Bariatric Advantage chocolate which is so good to me. My goal is to get in 3 shakes per day which will give me 81g of protein per day while I on liquids for these two weeks. My doctor's office sells my powder but we have the option of using the following per his advice: optifast shakes, Myoplex, or Smoothie King Hladiator Shakes these are all meal replacements