Question: How long did it take for you to start getting in all your protein?

[kpay10 95]

I'm currently 3 weeks, 2 days post op and I'm having a hard time getting to the 75 grams of Protein my surgeon requires. I have a Protein Shake each day and eat 3 meals (all protein w/ a tiny bit of veg), but my stomach just can't hold enough food to get to 75 g. I'm averaging about 60 g per day. I have considered trying to have another 1/2 protein shake before bed, however I am so sick of food by the evening that just the thought of it makes me nauseous. Is 75 g unrealistic this early out?

Thanks for your help!

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

About two weeks. I usually have a Premier Protein drink with 30g and a Dannon Greek light n fit yoghurt (12 g) and can get the rest with meats and cheeses nibbled on during my meals and Snacks,

[Jugi 0]

I'm currently 3 weeks, 2 days post op and I'm having a hard time getting to the 75 grams of Protein my surgeon requires. I have a Protein shake each day and eat 3 meals (all protein w/ a tiny bit of veg), but my stomach just can't hold enough food to get to 75 g. I'm averaging about 60 g per day. I have considered trying to have another 1/2 Protein Shake before bed, however I am so sick of food by the evening that just the thought of it makes me nauseous. Is 75 g unrealistic this early out?

Thanks for your help!

Keep your protein up. Whole foods sales a Liquid Protein called Protein 100. It comes in a quart glass jar and it is sold in Vitamin area. It has 15 grams of protein per ounce. I put it in my Water and shakes. Sometimes I just drink an ounce by itself.

[MFoster9812 24]

Keep your Protein up. Whole foods sales a Liquid Protein called Protein 100. It comes in a quart glass jar and it is sold in Vitamin area. It has 15 grams of protein per ounce. I put it in my Water and shakes. Sometimes I just drink an ounce by itself.

What does it taste like?

[Jugi 0]

What does it taste like?

Well, it is a bit weird. It is definitely taken me some getting adjusted to it.

Today I tried something new and it was good.

8 Oz skim milk

1 scoop chocolate Protein shake mix

1 tsp Powdered chocolate Peanut Butter

1 tsp Splenda

2 Oz of Protein 100

2 ice cubes

Blend well

It was delicious. to be sure I did not drink to much to fast, I ate it with a baby spoon. I also thought about mixing that with Sugar Free Chocolate Jello once I am able to have solids. You can also try the vanilla mix and the regular PB2 (non chocolate).

Let me know what you think if you try it.

Edited May 24, 2014 by Jugi

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

Have you considered getting some unflavored Protein and sprinkling it some of your other foods or having a bit in juice to boost your Protein count?

[Harley59 67]

I just have a Premier Protein for Breakfast and one on the way home from work, so I have energy to exercise. Then the cottage cheese for lunch with a few ritz crackers or yogurt and no problem with the Protein levels. I love those premier shakes, more expensive but thank goodness I like them. They save me so I get all that Protein in.

[Ready2tryagain 23]

I get Premier Protein shakes at costco. They are $24.99 for 18 (11oz) shakes. Each has 30 gms of Protein. I'm 5 weeks out and I wouldn't be able to meet my Protein goal (85 gms) without them.

I have one for Breakfast on the drive to work. Then I have a Greek yogurt (Chobani, Simply 100, 12 gms of protein). And later at work a piece of string cheese or a Breakstone's 2% cottage cheese (4oz). For dinner, I eat a little something like some Soup or a sandwich of Boar's Head lower sodium chicken breast with a slice of cheese on Pepperidge Farm light bread, with a dash of light Hellman's mayo. I can eat a whole sandwich but that is it. I used to be able to eat 2-3 sandwiches AND Soup. Lol!

[kpay10 95]

Thanks. Most of you seem to be able to eat way more than I can at ths point. For example, I can't even eat a full container of yogurt yet. Last night I was able to eat 1 1/2 small meatballs for dinner, so I'm getting 1/2 the Protein at each meal. I just got some unflavored Protein Powder and figured out 1 tablespoon is 5 g, so I've been using that when it fits with what I'm eating. Guess I'll have to break down and try to fit in an extra Protein Shake every day, at least for now Trouble is, I'm having an aversion to anything sweet, and the lukewarm Unjury chicken broth makes me gag. I'll just have to make it work...

[Savedbygrace22 28]

Kpay10,

We are the April 30th people. I am having the exact same problem as you are. I am failing miserably for the last few days when our Protein requirement went up. Yesterday I had 65 gms which was an improvement. Today I am struggling again. I just can't hold much. My Dr had stated 3 meals, no Snacks. But I see the sample diet in my PKT that has snacks for the puréed stage. I guess I will start snacks where I will work on getting in the extra protein. I am down 34 lbs since pre surgery .

[kpay10 95]

Kpay10,

We are the April 30th people. I am having the exact same problem as you are. I am failing miserably for the last few days when our Protein requirement went up. Yesterday I had 65 gms which was an improvement. Today I am struggling again. I just can't hold much. My Dr had stated 3 meals, no Snacks. But I see the sample diet in my PKT that has Snacks for the puréed stage. I guess I will start snacks where I will work on getting in the extra Protein. I am down 34 lbs since pre surgery .

I have that same plan that says no snacks, but then my packet said I can have snacks if I find I'm not getting in all my protein. The problem is, if I have a snack I have the whole 30 minute waiting period before and after and that messes up my fluids. Geez, I hope I/we figure this all out some day! lol

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi, per my doctor she told me (at three months) to try and get the majority of my Protein from food. Around month 2.5 it was almost impossible for me to drink the shakes. They make me so sick. Now that I can eat regular foods it's not so much of a chore. I saw you were only at 3 weeks, so I'm sure that doesn't help you much, but I did stomach the shakes as much as I could. I had low fat cheese, mashed Beans (any kind, but I still can't stomach chili too much), Turkey lunch meat. I hope it gets easier for you.

[Bluesea71 698]

I've been getting a minimum of 60 grams of Protein in since the first week of surgery. I am paranoid about losing my hair! I'm also midway through week 6 and have yet to have a stall and have been loosing about 3 pounds per week now. I think having consistently high protein levels has something to do with it. I aim for 80-90 grams now. It's easy to do by consuming two premiere Protein Shakes per day @ 30 grams each. I drink one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I can't take in that much protein in solid form. I'm growing a tad tired of the vanilla premiere shake, so I added a few shots of Torani Syrup to it last week. The cherry was delish!

[kpay10 95]

Guess its time to break down and get some Premier shakes. They seem to be the favorite and I'm almost out of my current Protein powder. I'll shoot for 2 a day. Today I managed 66 grams of protein. That seems to be my limit, unless I up it to 2 shakes a day. I don't want to lose my hair either!!!