plant-based powder - not enough protein?

[Tootles1975 59]

Just met with dietician for my first visit on Friday. Unlike previous diet/nut visits, I liked her a lot. She was young, knowledgable about bariatric needs, didn't try to suggest I eat way too many carbs for a diabetic trying to lose weight, etc.

One thing I did wonder about though, is that, she said just 60 g of Protein a day would be necessary both now and post-op. I know on here, everyone says eat as much protein as you can and even advise up to 80 or even a 100 g a day. (I asked about that and she said, well, after surgery you're going to struggle just to get 60 in. Which is probably true, but...hopefully not for long?)

She also recommended Vega One plant-based protein powder--which has only 15 g per scoop. That seems a little low to me, though I did like the taste (couldn't really taste the powder at all honestly). Am wondering if I'm better off using two (or 1.5) scoops of Vega protein or if switching to a whey isolate powder with higher grams is better. (Right now, pre-op, no issues with digesting soy, whey or lactose.)

Any thoughts on the advantages of one or the other?

[swimbikerun 1,039]

Love Vega. They have a Performance dark blue packet you might want to look at. Not the regular stuff.

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

I personally use vegan powders just because I can't tolerate anything else. Vega's a great brand. There are a few other really good ones out there too. I would actually wait until after surgery and get a TON of sample packs of different ones before committing. Your tastes will change and you may end up intolerant after surgery. If you go for the whey version, Chike and Unjury are super popular and I think you can get sample packs of both online to try

[Tootles1975 59]

Thanks!

@swimbikefan -- Ooh, I'll definitely check out the performance pack. I bought mine at a Whole Foods (where they only had the full bags), but will have to look into it online too.

@7 Bites_Jen -- Yes, this is the only one I'll probably buy until I get to the 2-week pre-op liquid diet stage. I've definitely got Chike and unjury on my list, as well as Syntrax and Isopure to try.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

What you like now you may hate after surgery. Your taste changes. I wouldnt buy any until after surgery.

[swimbikerun 1,039]

Vega has 25 grams of Protein in the performance ones. http://vegasport.com/product/performance-protein/

I agree with the above. Just buy a few of everything and see what fits.

[fezik23 240]

If you mix it with soy milk you count thT Protein too.

My surgeon recommends 60 gr of protein as a minimum. You can only metabolize so much protein at a time.