Should I be worried since my protein intake is not going so well it's all GROSS! ? My sleeve was 9/30 and that's the on thing I find hard to do. I don't know what else to do the thought do protein makes me want to gag but I know I need it any suggestions?

Rush,

Protein is the key to your ability to lose weight and survive. If you do not get your protein in right now, about two or three months from now, your hair will fall out among other things. I suggest trying premade Protein shakes like http://www.premierprotein.com/ - this kind of shake is smoother and easier to drink than the variety of powder mixes you make at home. You've just got to do it. Your body will not heal right if you don't. Soon you will be able to get it from other sources but right now on liquids, its a must. Even at nearly three months out I still have one of these shakes a day for the first 30 grams of protein I need. Good luck =)

Thanks for the scare it worked I will try to do it it just so nasty now!

I did not start counting calories until I was able to eat regular foods as tolerated. So I don't think you are missing out on anything.

In fact once you get to more normal you may need to increase your calories to lose properly. That's when my fitness pal is a must.

For the first month and a half I just concentrated on fluids first and recognize signs of dehydration and Protein next. I'm like all the others. Post op they were so much harder to drink and I had to find new ones to work with me. Now that I'm farther out there are bars that help with that too.

At my 3 month checkup the nurses said I had one of the highest protein levels they have seen that soon post op. But yes two weeks ago my hair started shedding. I think it's just my body being in shock and not just the protein. I've been taking Biotin for months.

So please keep track of the protein and the calories when your actually eating.

Best to you ...

Thanks Zane I need that advice. I'm trying to push that protein now... Need to heal properly.

Rush, while I am new to the sleeve, I'm not new to counting protein as I had to do so with the band prior to my revision. Some helpful ideas if you can't get the texture tolerable might be to use a blender and make your own shakes. One of my favorites has been vanilla powder with skim milk and add a banana and some peanut butter, but you can mix and match, add ice, use some water instead of just milk, use Greek yogurt, or try all kinds of different conglomerations to suit your preferences.

I'm having the exact same problem. Shakes are not doing it. I want real food!

I have no issues with getting my protein in. I drink premier protein shakes and I found this amazing tasteless odorless protein powder called genepro. They sell it on amazon. Kinda pricey but it's 30 grams of protein for only a tablespoon! It's soooo much better than the huge scoops from the other brands and it has more grams of protein. You can also put it in hot or cold! I put it in everything. Coffee , eggs, and shakes to name a few. I actually just made an awesome pumpkin pie protein shake....have to be creative to keep my head hunger happy and still lose the pounds! Plus I don't want to lose my hair!! I hope this helps!! Good luck!

Try nectar sweets chocolate it's better than the others I found

I have no issues with getting my protein in. I drink premier protein shakes and I found this amazing tasteless odorless protein powder called genepro. They sell it on amazon. Kinda pricey but it's 30 grams of protein for only a tablespoon! It's soooo much better than the huge scoops from the other brands and it has more grams of protein. You can also put it in hot or cold! I put it in everything. Coffee , eggs, and shakes to name a few. I actually just made an awesome pumpkin pie protein shake....have to be creative to keep my head hunger happy and still lose the pounds! Plus I don't want to lose my hair!! I hope this helps!! Good luck!

this is exactly what I do!i got the geneoro and it is amazing!i put it in my decaf coffee every morning!i drink two preimer shakes a day also.ive been on pureed since second day of my surgery.i uslaly have a scarmbled egg for breakfast,then shake,one baby bell cheese for lunch and if im hungry couple teaspoons of soup or chili!shake for dessert!