Getting water AND protein

[newmein2013 1]

How does everyone do it? I'm having a hard time getting 64 oz of Water AND 60-80 grams of Protein in. I'm in purée I go back to work next Monday and will be on soft stage. Not sure if I can turn things around in 1 week. Any suggestions?

[newat52 1,612]

Try some Isopure. Counts as liquid and each oz has 2 grams of Protein. Or try nectar drinks. They are loaded as well. Getting in liquid is a full time job for awhile so if you can get in some Protein while you are doing it, you get to kill two birds with one stone.

Good luck getting back into the swing of normal life. I'm sure you will do great!

[rebecca_dsu 241]

The Isopure is a good idea. And can you not throw a half a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder into your purees?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

How does everyone do it? I'm having a hard time getting 64 oz of Water AND 60-80 grams of Protein in. I'm in purée I go back to work next Monday and will be on soft stage. Not sure if I can turn things around in 1 week. Any suggestions?

It will get easier as you progress. Hydration is still the most important right now. American Bariatric makes an orangeade drink that I enjoyed early on and it has 15gms of Protein. (http://store.americanbariatrics.org/Orangeade_p/orangeade-fruit-drink.htm)

There are other protein fortified drinks you could try, you'll be getting your fluids and protein.

Good luck with everything!

[Riverdude 1]

I have been using the New Whey Liquid Protein, 42 grams of Protein in 3.8 ounces. Found at wal-mart. I pour almost one ounce of New whey and almost one ounce of Water every 15 minutes till the protein is gone. then I go back to focusing on water or Decaf tea, I have done this 2 times in a day and you have plenty of protein and not filling yourself up. I am only 4 days post op and it seems to be working

Stephen

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

How does everyone do it? I'm having a hard time getting 64 oz of Water AND 60-80 grams of Protein in. I'm in purée I go back to work next Monday and will be on soft stage. Not sure if I can turn things around in 1 week. Any suggestions?

Get yourself some Yes Whey (not New Whey) Protein Shots and either shoot them straight or add to your Water. Also, get yourself a sample pack of these and add to your water: http://www.bjsbariatrics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=bjb&Product_Code=synSamplePack&Category_Code=syn