This question is for the veterans out there:

What is your average Protein intake per day? Do you have any tips or tricks for getting in all your protein? A lifetime of Protein shakes has me feeling depressed!

Thanks for your help!

@@jjinWA here are some places to buy samples and variety boxes. If you are planning to try the samples before surgery, make sure you buy at least two samples of that flavor. Because you really don't want to commit to anything larger than a sample until you have tasted it after surgery!

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein-powder-samples-1-serving.html

http://www.jayrobb.com/protein/whey-protein-samples.asp

http://www.chikenutrition.com/chike-variety-pack.html

http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/unjury-starter-kit.html

http://www.vitalady.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=protsamp&SortKey=sku&SortOrder=ascending&template=Templates/ProteinSampleQuickorder.html

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/Bariatric_Protein_Samples_s/35.htm

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-drinks/healthsmart-hot-chocolate-variety-pack-7-box.html

http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/hot-soups/healthsmart-soup-variety-pack-7-box.html

My favorite brands are Jay Robb, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, Chike, Syntrax nectar Sweets, and Syntrax Matrix. I also like the hot chocolate a lot (I just get the classic flavor and doctor it up with different syrups and flavorings). After surgery I drank a lot of Syntrax Nectar (regular Syntrax Nectar, not the Sweets line) because I wanted something lighter and tarter than the standard Protein powders you mix with milk. Good luck to you!

These links are super helpful! Thanks!

Thanks everyone! It's not the taste I mind so much, it's that I'm having a hard time fitting them in. I'm supposed to e drinking two 8 oz shakes a day. I drink 2-3 oz and I'm stuffed! I'm 11 days out so still on a modified liquid diet (meaning I can have cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and applesauce). I guess I need to space them out over the day more.

If they are a thicker shake try thinning them out a little more. I make my shakes homemade and they are good for 2 meals. It is about 45g of protein. I use about 3-4oz skim milk, about 1/2c nonfat plain greek yogurt, a scoop of whey protein (i use Body Fortress), and frozen berries so its more like and ice cream shake. About 1/2 berries. My goto is about 3 frozen strawberries and half a small banana. I use my bullet to quick mix and it is yummy. Greek yogurt is a staple in my diet. Very high in protein. Plain is also a good substitute for sour cream and makes a good veggie dip when mixed with ranch. U can get ur protein in without shakes. There is a product out there called Health Wise and they are high protein low calories meals and snacks. I use their hot cocoa which is 15g of protein and 90 cal. They have all kinds of foods. Its what i had to use for my pre op diet and even now i still use some of the products. 4 meals a day at 15g each will get u your minimum intake. It gets easier as you get further. I am almost 5 months post and still do a shake about 3 times a week. I am down 92lbs to date so it works. I current shoot for 80-100g myself and exercise 5 days a week. You can do it! Keep up the good work. Its early for you so give it some time.