How did everyone get their protein the first 2 weeks post op? I know the obvious is protein shakes, any recommendations? If you use powder do you mix with milk or water because I've been told I may not tolerate dairy post surgery.. Thanks for the help

I am 6 days post op and the thought of food or any protein is grossing me out!! I am drinking water which is good. I lost 8.5 lbs since surgery which is good. I really need to force some protein down I am on full liquids for 1 more week.

Hi, I had problems with drinking the proteins I made from the powder form right after surgery. I got Pure Protein in the frosty chocolate at Walmart and I could drink those fine. Some people have posted that Isopure bottled drinks are really good. They have lots of fruit type favors, they aren't milky. Maybe you could drink those. I've never tried them personally. I know you can buy them at GNC, but I'm sure you can order them cheaper from vitamin shop. I also use an unflavored protein powder syntax nectar. You can mix it in broths, soups, anything actually. I hope some of this info helps and you find something you can drink.

Can i ask what your individual protein goals are that your doctor gave you?

I just ordered the isopure bottles btw, really expensive though:(

Can i ask what your individual protein goals are that your doctor gave you? <br> I just ordered the isopure bottles btw, really expensive though:(

I was told that I needed between 60-73 grs a day. I will get my husband to check and see if walmart carries Isopure in Canada tomorrow. If not maybe I can get a website that will deliver to Canada. I know how important it is to get the daily protein and I am willing to try something at least once! I tried applesauce with non flavoured P powder. It was so gross I had to spit it out :{. Thanks!

Thank you for your help! So far today I have had 4 oz skim milk and 2 oz yogurt and lots of water. It's 3pm here, I think I will be in trouble .

Edited January 26, 201412 yr by 2biglamb

My husband wants to know what section of walmart he could find Isopure? Thanks

Doubt if Walmart sells Isopure-you may have to order online

Doubt if Walmart sells Isopure-you may have to order online

Wal-Mart does sell whey isolate, but not the Isopure brand. Their whey isolate is a Body Fortress brand too, about $5 more than the regular Body Fortress brand. And it only gives the same amount of protein grams per scoop as the regular brand. So, I just get the regular, one vanilla and one chocolate.

I drank and continue to drink Nature's Best Isopure (glass bottles, not the powder). I buy them at GNC. One bottle has 40 grams of whey Protein, and most of the flavors taste pretty good.

Looks like I need to make a cross border trip soon .

I drank and continue to drink Nature's Best Isopure (glass bottles, not the powder). I buy them at GNC. One bottle has 40 grams of whey Protein, and most of the flavors taste pretty good.

How much protein can an RNY patient's body process in one sitting?

This is what I'm using! Still pre-op but my dr said this was perfect for after surgery. It's 60 grams of Protein, low sugar, very low carbs, and it comes in chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla. It's $15.86 a 2lbs tub on amazon.com or $18 at walmart. Cheap and a ton of protein in one shake!?! Does it get much better than that!?! Lol

Misty, what is the brand name

I am 6 days post op and the thought of food or any protein is grossing me out!! I am drinking water which is good. I lost 8.5 lbs since surgery which is good. I really need to force some protein down I am on full liquids for 1 more week.

It will get better. I was like that for 2 wks, now my 3rd week I'm wanting a bite of everything

I was given a list of things I can have for the post op diet I'm really just looking to see what other people are doing and what they like.. Reccomendations and advice from people who have gone through it... My nutritionist is great but she's never been through this

I drank Protein shakes, I mixed chocolate Protein powder into sugar-free pudding, and I mixed unflavored protein into cream Soups and Greek yogurt. In the beginning it's hard to meet protein goals. It'll be all you can do just to try to get the fluids in. Concentrate on liquids, do your best on protein, and eventually it'll all happen.

A very important tip - log your food and liquid. At first I was estimating, wrongly, at protein and Water intake. Once I started logging I always knew exactly where I stood. Some days were good, some days I fell short. On those short days often just having a Protein shake was enough to get me over the top. Protein Shakes are awesome - they count as protein AND liquid. The perfect food!

A few things.

1) we can only absorb 30-40 g of protein at once.

2) Go to Vitamin Shoppe and gt a bottle of this or that to try before buying a big tub of something

you may not like. ( they also have sample pack sizes of syntrax nectar that you can mix with water and its a very good juice type protein NOT like isopure.

3) I personally have the best luck with Nectars ( fruity ones) and OhYeah! ready to drink ( they are lactose free) in strawberry and banana.

A few things.

1) we can only absorb 30-40 g of protein at once.

2) Go to Vitamin Shoppe and gt a bottle of this or that to try before buying a big tub of something

you may not like. ( they also have sample pack sizes of syntrax nectar that you can mix with water and its a very good juice type protein NOT like isopure.

3) I personally have the best luck with Nectars ( fruity ones) and OhYeah! ready to drink ( they are lactose free) in strawberry and banana.

Thanks! I needed to know that about the protein grams absorption per feeding But what's your source?