Just had surgery need help with Protein

[HeatherD 4]

I had my surgery on May 15th. Everything is going well except I know I need to be getting in Protein. The best way to do this is through the shakes my doctor has preapproved. Before surgery I didn't have any problems drinking them. Now I can take about two sips and they make me sick to my stomach. I know my stomach isn't full. I can keep down broth, milk, sugar free Jello, and Water, but when it comes to these shakes I just can't do it. I am nervous that if I don't start getting my Protein I will have some problems. Any advice would be appreciated. There have to be other options then the ones my doc approves. (Bariatric Advantage, Chike, and New Direction).

Thanks for any advice.

[BriDawn 79]

I couldn't stomach Protein shakes either so I called my dietician. She was actually surprised I was even using the shakes. She just recommended I get Protein from real food sources instead. Also you can add skim milk powder for any extra boost.

During my liquids stage I drank a lot of milk. I would also make pudding with extra skim milk powder in it, same with any Soup I had. Plus greek yogurt. I was usually hitting at least 60 g a day.

[Chele H 427]

How about unflavored Protein mixed in your broth?

[MIJourney 490]

Also aleeved 5/15.

I can't have any milk or juice for 1st 2 weeks. All Drs are different.

I don't do the milk type shakes. I use nectar Lemonade or another flavor.

23 g of Protein in about 12 oz Water with ice, shaken.

I'm not getting 60g yet but dietitician called today and said that was normal at this stage.

[Sweetcarol238 181]

EAS chocolate fudge is the best. The only Protein Shake I actually look forward to.

[bmbrush413 124]

I used the Syntrax Nectar fruit flavored drinks - mixed with 16 oz cold Water and ice. Got them from BJ's Bariatrics - you can make your own sample pack. My personal favorites are the fuzzy navel and Roadside Lemonade. Good luck!

[Truckerchic_M 92]

I had my surgery on May 15th. Everything is going well except I know I need to be getting in Protein. The best way to do this is through the shakes my doctor has preapproved. Before surgery I didn't have any problems drinking them. Now I can take about two sips and they make me sick to my stomach. I know my stomach isn't full. I can keep down broth' date=' milk, sugar free Jello, and Water, but when it comes to these shakes I just can't do it. I am nervous that if I don't start getting my Protein I will have some problems. Any advice would be appreciated. There have to be other options then the ones my doc approves. (Bariatric Advantage, Chike, and New Direction).

Thanks for any advice.[/quote']

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[NtvTxn 1,262]

I had my surgery on May 15th. Everything is going well except I know I need to be getting in Protein. The best way to do this is through the shakes my doctor has preapproved. Before surgery I didn't have any problems drinking them. Now I can take about two sips and they make me sick to my stomach. I know my stomach isn't full. I can keep down broth, milk, sugar free Jello, and Water, but when it comes to these shakes I just can't do it. I am nervous that if I don't start getting my Protein I will have some problems. Any advice would be appreciated. There have to be other options then the ones my doc approves. (Bariatric Advantage, Chike, and New Direction).

Thanks for any advice.

I hated them, all of them!!! It would take me almost 3 hours to get ONE down. YUCK. I discovered prior to surgery that unflavored only means it isn't choc, strawberry or vanilla, still disgusting. When I was discharged from Forest Park, back then they sent you home with a 'goodie bag' with samples as well a tape measure and a few things like that. One of the sample was a protein 'bullet' or protein 'shot' from GNC. It was 43 grams of protein and ONLY 3.5 oz. OMG, this saved my life. Blue Raspberry was the least offensive, grape was pretty strong to me. Don't get me wrong, this stuff is not something you're going to want to belly up to a bar and order, but it is 3.5 oz!!! I'd hold my nose like you do when you're a kid and take a few sips in the morning, rinse my mouth out. Do the same thing at lunch time and then finish it off in the evening!!! I never lost my hair and I made up the rest, getting at least 60 grams per day, with real food!!! I am certain this sample saved me!!!!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

BTW - from the beginning, I started and ended EVERY day with a cup of skim milk. Skim counted as 'water' plus you get the Protein. I am a few weeks shy of three years out and I STILL do this!!!! I keep glass glasses in the freezer, I love milk ice cold!!

[HoosierGirl 780]

In the weeks following surgery, I really enjoyed the Isopure drinks you can get at GNC or online. They have a lot of Protein and the grape, orange and apple melon flavors weren't bad. Could be worth a try?

[Kristina J. 581]

I was sleeved on the 11th and still can't do Protein. And I've tried... ALL of them! Lol Doc said I can stay on clears for a few more days, that it's just extra swelling (since I was a revision) and that eventually I will be able to tolerate more. So back to clears I go!! Feel much better on them anyway. Gonna just try again in a few days! Good luck!

[JProx 161]

Powdered Peanut Butter. You can put it in anything.

[danelle235 79]

Powdered Peanut Butter. You can put it in anything.

Ooo! That sounds interesting! Where do you get it??

[mac11 2]

I had my surgery on May 15th. Everything is going well except I know I need to be getting in Protein. The best way to do this is through the shakes my doctor has preapproved. Before surgery I didn't have any problems drinking them. Now I can take about two sips and they make me sick to my stomach. I know my stomach isn't full. I can keep down broth' date=' milk, sugar free Jello, and Water, but when it comes to these shakes I just can't do it. I am nervous that if I don't start getting my Protein I will have some problems. Any advice would be appreciated. There have to be other options then the ones my doc approves. (Bariatric Advantage, Chike, and New Direction).

Thanks for any advice.[/quote']

Syntrax shakes are good. Got them on Amazon.< /p>

[doreen70 268]

Ooo! That sounds interesting! Where do you get it??

You can order it online. Several grocery stores in my area sell it. PB2