once sleeved are protein shakes a forever thing or just so many weeks/months after surgery?

thanks!

My dr said forever.

My doctor said i only need them until i can get all of my protein from food then i can stop.

In my case, only until I can get it from food. My doctor didn't say either or but my requirements are 60-80g/day. If I can get that through food (which I am), why would I continue with the shakes?

My program recommends getting off protein drinks ASAP, but I plan on drinking them forever.

To me, it doesn't really matter what your doctor or program says. If you can get enough protein in for your caloric, workout and body-type needs via regular food, don't use shakes. If you can't, use protein shakes. Gotta count the calories either way.

If you can tolerate them well, there is no reason not to have 1or 2 a day indefinately. But After a couple/few months they shouldn't be your sole or even your primary source of protein, that should be food.

my plan uses them through day 90 (3 months) and I can not see getting in enough protien with out them. I only need one a day with 30grams of protien so that is all I use but how would you get the 80-100 suggested grams 6+ months out without one?

I've heard of many people sticking with shakes forever, if thats what they like to do instead of a meal...Like others mentioned, I dont think you'd wanna use' em as the sole source of protein ( unless you're still doing liquids and shakes early on, post-op ). It kinda depends on the shake, too...Using high carb, or high sugar shakes for meals or snacks can end up being a bunch of liquid calories you might not want or need, but people who work out a lot, or do heavy duty exercise might need those extra calories, although its prob better to drink a lower-carb, high protein shakes post-op since post-sleevers say they dont tolerate sugary stuff too well....

I still have one for breakfast every morning during the week. Easy, nutritious and yummy.

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WhoozisAnyway - you say "yummy". Which shakes are you using? The ones I've had are merely tolerable.

My nut prefers that you get your protein naturally from food. That said, for some that's a challenge so they are a good backup.

awesome. thanks! i am seeing the nut soon so i will see what our surgeon requires then. thanks again!

WhoozisAnyway - you say "yummy". Which shakes are you using? The ones I've had are merely tolerable.

I'm lactose intolerant, so I use SpiruTein brand mixed with soy milk and sugar free Torani syrup. Currently I'm using a Cookies and cream SpiruTein with a splash of SF caramel. vitacost has the best prices on SpiruTein that I've found.

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I think it depends on your doctor. If I am getting my Protein in I don't have to drink the shakes. However, it is often just too much trouble for me to prepare high-protein foods, so the Protein shake is a no-brainer meal for me until dinner.

For me it is a lack of appetite for real food, and a bit of laziness.

When I was traveling, I knew I couldn't count on getting my protein on the plane and in airports so I felt it necessary to take my shakes.

I just discovered "Twenty Protein Powder Recipes ( that are not shakes)" on Livestrong.com. Sounds interesting. There is a pancake made of protein powder and water. I can't wait to try it. I think the idea is the higher your protein intake, the less likely you'll crave carbs and be hungry.