Hi everyone!

My name is Simone , I'm newly sleeved 6/3/13 & am on purée foods. im loving my sleeve, just have a couple of questions & was hoping some one might b able to answer.

Firstly & thankfully I have zero hunger, well actually I here my tummy rumbling but I really have no desire to eat. Now should I be eating anyway, so forcing myself to eat? I'm scared ill get that gobble dog habbit back.

Secondly about Protein , whilst I was on shakes I was losing quickly and getting all the protein I needed, but now on purée I'm finding it hard to get all the protein in. I posted on the international site about getting more protein in and I was given ideas about products available in the US. So I'm hoping my Aussie counterparts may have some ideas ?

After surgery I'm still supposed to be using protein shakes as a supplement to get protein in until I'm tolerating enough solid protein in my diet. The nutritionist stressed that we were not supposed to look at the shakes as a meal, but as a supplement.

Hi Simone,

When I was on puree I used a flavourless Protein mix that I added into Soups and the pureed foods to up the protein I was eatting.

I cant remember the brand but there was only one that I found. Generally you dont taste anything, just kinda makes the food creamier.

Thank you for the info. I am also struggling to get protein in since starting with purée diet and work make it difficult I have been using shake as meal replacement will try and up my prot intake. Oh was sleeved in Perth on 22nd March.

Thank you for the info. I am also struggling to get Protein in since starting with purée diet and work make it difficult I have been using shake as meal replacement will try and up my prot intake. Oh was sleeved in Perth on 22nd March.

Hi Sunette. I'm pre- sleeve and in Perth too! How are you going? I found 'Protein To Go ' at IGA. In a small 74 ml bottle, is fruit based, no milk, no sugar or sweetener, but is sweet. Consistency is a bit like runny honey. Ok to drink on own or I guess you could dilute. I just bought today, tried a little in Water, not sweet, so good:) 28 gm and 137 cals per serve. Cost me $3.99 each. http://proteintogo.com.au/ love to hear how you've gone now you're 4 months out:)

Hi!!!

I'm in Perth too and getting sleeved August 6.

I was wondering about flavorless Protein powder to add to foods after surgery especially in the liquid phase.

How are you going after being sleeved?

I'm just dying to munch on a beautiful piece of crusty Italian bread.

How are our Aussie girls doing this week?

I use Nature's Way Instant Natural Protein Powder (green and white plastic tub). I've found it in Woolies but also online. Very acceptable way to add protein to soft foods, soups, purées etc.