Can anyone suggest what else I can do to get my Protein? I am 4 days out. I have tried Slim Fast Protein shake, Bariatric Advantage Protein powder, skim milk with 1/3c of powder milk. It all tastes awful to me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations on your surgery.

I am surprised that you are allowed Protein shakes so soon. I had to do a Clear liquids only diet for 10 days post-op (including hospital stay). During this phase, most of my protein would come from a clear liquid called Isopure Zero Carb. One bottle has 40grams of protein, but it tastes awful (http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Alpine-12-Count/dp/B00289W2MA/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577590&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=isopure+zero+carb+liquid).

The following week I was able to transition to Protein Shakes. Slim Fast is not a very good choice, it has only 10g of protein. Most shakes drank by bariatric patients have at least 20g. I bought several different ones, but the two best in my opinion are Premier Protein ( http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein) and the unflavored Isopure, which I blend with milk and Peanut Butter, or half of a banana. You can also mix it in yogurt, coffee, etc. (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein). These have 30g and 26g of protein respectively. Premier is also sold at costco.

Isopure is known for being a quality brand with excellent pure protein. Some other popular choices of protein shakes are:

- Atkins (better choice than Slim Fast);

- Pure Protein;

- powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein;

- Muscle Milk;

- Myogenix.

Hang in there. Once you move to pureed and soft foods, the possibilities are endless!

Best of luck!

Edited January 13, 201412 yr by BestYet2Come

Thank you BestYet2Come! I will have to try a few of these out.

Congratulations on your surgery.

I am surprised that you are allowed Protein shakes so soon. I had to do a clear liquids only diet for 10 days post-op (including hospital stay). During this phase, most of my protein would come from a clear liquid called Isopure Zero Carb. One bottle has 40grams of protein, but it tastes awful (http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Alpine-12-Count/dp/B00289W2MA/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577590&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=isopure+zero+carb+liquid).

The following week I was able to transition to protein shakes. Slim Fast is not a very good choice, it has only 10g of protein. Most shakes drank by bariatric patients have at least 20g. I bought several different ones, but the two best in my opinion are Premier Protein ( http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein) and the unflavored Isopure, which I blend with milk and Peanut Butter, or half of a banana. You can also mix it in yogurt, coffee, etc. (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Nutrition-Protein-Shake-Chocolate/dp/B00AINLC60/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1389577721&sr=1-1&keywords=premier+protein). These have 30g and 26g of protein respectively. Premier is also sold at costco.

Isopure is known for being a quality brand with excellent pure protein. Some other popular choices of protein shakes are:

- Atkins (better choice than Slim Fast);

- Pure Protein;

- unjury Protein;

- Muscle Milk;

- Myogenix.

Hang in there. Once you move to pureed and soft foods, the possibilities are endless!

Best of luck!

Don't even worry about it. Focus on getting fluids in right now and adjusting to the way your new stomach feels!
The best thing to do is go to a Vitamin shoppe or GNC and get samples of a bunch of different Protein powders and shakes - you can buy individuals of several brands - and try them. You'll eventually find something that works for you. BUT be prepared for your taste to change again and you'll have to do that all over again in a few weeks and find another that works.

I was allowed to have 3 to 4 Protein drinks a day the second day after my surgery, as long as I was getting 60 to 70 grams of protein a day. I like Premier and Muscle Milk. Even the diet I got from my nutritionist said Protein Drinks for 16 days after surgery, then start on pureed foods. The bariatric diet is from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.

I liked my protein shakes pre op but not post. I just hold my nose and suck them down!