Difficulty with protein

[graceday32001 6]

so, I'm 12 days out from surgery and craving food! The problem I am running into though is that I am having a really difficult time getting in enough Protein throughout the day. I have been eating a lot of greek yogurt, pureed refried Beans, soupy mashed potatoes, but I can't seem to get my stomach to agree to the shakes I need to get enough protein into my diet...Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Elizabeth21 175]

Try adding unflavored powdered Protein to what you are eating and/or drinking. I ordered GENEPRO off of Amazon.com and that worked well. A teaspoon of it adds 10 grams of Protein. There are other similar products. On days when I am behind, I would add it to some diet lemonade or bouillon broth and enjoyed the very low calorie protein boost. It adds a little cloudiness to the beverage is all.

Good luck!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

difficult getting Protein in

@@graceday32001

since you didn't mention otherwise......

besides the Protein issue, is everything else going well??

gas, bathroom "issues", tiredness?

are you having problems getting Water in?

are you able to sip without a problem?

room temperature Water is always a suggestion to be more successful with your drinking

many people use crystal lite

bottom line is, drinking (as much as possible) water

is more important than protein at this early stage of the game

necessity of protein is also there, but again water is much more important!!!

iwhen people don't drinkenough water

they frequently get dehydrated (me at 6 weeks )

i became dehyrated on

Valentines Day so i'll never forget the date

then they have to go to hospital

have IV's to get hydrated

spend the night

thats great you are eating yogurt is

great way to get protein in

i eat Fage 0% greek plain yogurt

20 gr of protein

yum, yum, yum

speaking for myself and some others.........

Protein shakes??? blahhh, yech

but continue to try and drink them

shakes should be given to kids as punishment

as suggested by @@Elizabeth21 add unflavored Protein powder to "whatever"

i know you will progress with your protein issue

i have plenty of confidence in you

I see a healthier, happier, longer life in your future

good luck bud

kathy

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@graceday32001 - I'm with you on that. In fact I just posted the same topic. LOL.

Protein makes me nauseated, unsteady on my feet, sweaty, and my stomach sounds as if its under attack! I can't function like a normal human being after I ingest it!

Last night I started drinking it before I went to bed. I was still nauseated, sweaty and the noises my poor Sleevie Plunder was making about drove me insane! But it's better than being completely dysfunctional for 2 hours!

Hopefully, we'll get some good suggestions here, or on mine!

Good luck to you!!!

[GEAUX SAINTS 143]

@@proudgrammy - I have NO problem with anything except protein!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@@proudgrammy - I have NO problem with anything except protein!

@@Kellsbells

no other problems!!!

Glad to hear

guess my Water discussions were unnecessary

glad you have no problems with Water et al

you already knew about the yogurt/protein too

you are definitely a smart cookie at 12 days PO

it takes many people at least 13 days to get a handle on stuff

hope you get help/advise on the Protein issue

28 lbs down

that is wonderful

keep up the good work

kathy

congrats

Edited February 21, 2015 by proudgrammy

[graceday32001 6]

Thank you guys so much, its really nice to know that I'm not the only one struggling.

I am getting Water. Probably not enough yet, but I am trying. I eat a lot of sugar free popsicles as a way to stay hydrated. I am able to stomach some other soft foods though mixing in Protein powder has made my stomach upset...I have tried though. With Soups and mashed potatoes...I have powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored...honestly its not that good. I just ordered some Syntrax Matrix powder and it should be here in a day...I am hoping that this will sit better than Unjury will.

[jenbaby75 283]

I was sleeved on Feb 18, I am on day 4. I have been mixing most of my Protein Drinks with milk, the exception is I use Water for my Unjury chicken Soup, and Powerade Zero for my Isopure. I like getting my fluids, and Protein in at the same time.