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allyrenee222    25

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OK I am 20 days post op and really struggling to get 60 grams of Protein in. I'm in the pureed food stage now. I do a Protein Shake in the morning but then just take bites of stuff the rest of the day. I average about 40-45 grams of protein a day. How do people do it? I'm just not hungry. And on top of it trying to drink all the Water I'm supposed to have. Help!

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tkrn    9

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I am a week out and getting 60 grams in a day. I have been drinking the whey Protein Shakes from Walmart. For me it tastes the best. Carbs are low. It is an isolate whey Protein and protein is 30 grams per shake. I have been mixing it with half Water and half skim milk. I also have a glass of skim milk during the day. Milk seems to be the easiest thing to drink. I haven't had my evening shake yet and I am at 58 grams of protein. I had a second glass of skim milk today. Hope that helps.

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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It is a tough thing to do....the Protein drink is a help for sure...Your system will change and you will be able to handle more food soon. Once your tummy relaxes a bit and you totally heal you will get more Water in and more Protein in too...

I am over a year out and just realized I was only getting about 40-50 g of protein in a day..I now drink a shake every day which is 23 g of protein...so i am trying hard to fix it....

The denser the meat is the faster you are filled up.....It will get better..K

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allyrenee222    25

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Thank you for the responses. The first week or so it was easier for me because I would drink Protein Shakes 3 times a day and that right there was over 60. However now I am so sick of them that getting 1 in takes me over an hour. I think I may try blending some yogurt and soft fruit with Protein Powder. Maybe if it's more like a smoothie or will be easier for me to drink

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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Thank you for the responses. The first week or so it was easier for me because I would drink Protein shakes 3 times a day and that right there was over 60. However now I am so sick of them that getting 1 in takes me over an hour. I think I may try blending some yogurt and soft fruit with Protein powder. Maybe if it's more like a smoothie or will be easier for me to drink

That will taste good....I use Syntrax nectar and drink one a day now...Love it!!!!!!!

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OK I am 20 days post op and really struggling to get 60 grams of Protein in. I'm in the pureed food stage now. I do a Protein shake in the morning but then just take bites of stuff the rest of the day. I average about 40-45 grams of protein a day. How do people do it? I'm just not hungry. And on top of it trying to drink all the Water I'm supposed to have. Help!

I am five weeks out and still struggle bc I can only eat a few bites to a quarter cup.

I do a Protein Shake first thing and make it with protein plus milk by Lucerne. Sometimes I add in PB2 or some Greek yougert to up the protein. I get around 30 from that or a bit more and it helps a lot. Then if at the end of the day I am still not there I try to do a bariatric pantry hot chocolate which gives me 15 or 24 if I mix it with milk. I can hardly ever finish the whole one, but it still gives me some protein to up my numbers!

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I'm 23 days out and dealing with the same thing. I finally bit the bullet yesterday and bought 4 bottles of Isopure fruit flavors. I don't really care for the taste but I've had one bottle yesterday and one today. I have to say I feel a little better and it counts for Fluid AND Protein. I was getting on the dehydrated side. I am like you - a few bites here and there. I always start my day with a Premier Protein which has 30 grams.

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allyrenee222    25

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I actually went and bought some Isopure tonight. I figured at least if I can choke that down during the day then I'm already more then halfway to my liquid and Protein intake. I haven't tasted one yet.

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I'm 23 days out and dealing with the same thing. I finally bit the bullet yesterday and bought 4 bottles of Isopure fruit flavors. I don't really care for the taste but I've had one bottle yesterday and one today. I have to say I feel a little better and it counts for Fluid AND Protein. I was getting on the dehydrated side. I am like you - a few bites here and there. I always start my day with a Premier Protein which has 30 grams.

I think they taste like death.....do you do anything to change the taste? This would be a great option for me if i could remotely stand the flavor....

Help....im struggling with fluids and protein....

Shel

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I made a tasty snack that has 9-12 grams of Protein approx for each 3 Oz cup. And they are chocolatey too! 1 Jello fat free sugar free instant pudding mix in chocolate. 3 scoops of chocolate protein powder and 2 cups skim milk. Divide into 3 Oz portions and enjoy. Sooo tasty!!!

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I love the hot chocolate with Protein. It has 12-15 oz of protein per 6oz. I usually do two packets in 12 oz. It really ups my protein.

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michelev97    27

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What's hot chocolate with Protein?

We buy it online from Bariatric Advantage but there are also some places I can get it close by. So far I have had chocolately chocolate. There is also chocolate raspberry and chocolate mint. I like the mint but haven't had the raspberry yet.

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