I am 3 weeks post op and have tried every kind of protein shake but they all make my stomach gurgle and then diarrhea! I even just spent $90 on a bunch of Isopure drinks and the same problem! I can't eat protein yet. I never get even close to 60 grams a day. I'm tired. I'm weak. Help!

There is a product called pro balance protein shot. It is 15g of protein in 3 oz of liquid. 70 cals 2 g carbs. A great way to get protein with little volume. I found it at hyvee food stores but is also on Amazon

I was given packets of ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrate (15 G protein) in the hospital and to bring home. They were a big help the first few days. I put them over a little bit of crushed ice and ate them like slushies.

I just got some of this today and it was awesome! First Protein I've enjoyed and kept down in 2.5 weeks. They also have a line of protein soups that I'm going to get too.

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I've been living on the ProtDiet chicken and Tomato Basil soups during the liquid phases.

I was having the same problem when I was checking out pre-made protein drinks before my surgery. They all made me sooo nauseated and then I would get a splitting headache. The I found one that didn't. When I compared them I found the ones that made me sick had sucralose in them. The one that didn't make me sick is Orgain. They have one that has 16 grams of protein but 250 calories. They have another that has I think 25 or 26 grams of protein and only 150 calories. Of course the higher calorie one tastes better! I found them at the Vitamin Shoppe. They're expensive but I think they all are. They have 3 flavors. Maybe you can try them. Good Luck!

@@Hippiechick58 - They also often have coupons on their website.

What does your surgeon or bariatric center say? They may have suggestions for you. Maybe they can get you some samples, too, so you can stop spending money on trying new protein shakes. Hang in there! This will pass and it will get better!

LiquaCel Concentrated Liquid Protein, Sugar-Free Lemonade, 32oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H2LGBU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_F0Ntvb1EERT83

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H2LGBU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_F0Ntvb1EERT83 this is what I love to use..

And there is a peach/mango that's sugar free and yummy.

can't eat Protein yet. never close to 60 grams - tired. weak.

@@Kristy Haugen Oliver

protein is essential

i hope one of the above good suggestions help

hopefully your NUT can help you with bathroom issues

my concern/comment/question is do you get in a lot of Water??

drinking - water, broth, even popsicles (liquid) keep you hydrated

you MUST get plenty to drink

liquids are more important to get in then protein at this time

many people end up in the ER if they don't drink enough

then you need to get hydrated with IV solution

good luck finding a Protein Drink

take care

kathy

Maybe it's the dairy? Some folks become a bit lactose intolerant post op. I know it's not "ideal" nutrition wise at lease as far as what I was taught, but you might try a soy based Protein and mix it without dairy, use almond milk or put in coffee or whatevs. Soon, if not already, you'll be able to tolerate Quest bars , (yeah, I know there're whey in them and whey=milk), but you may tolerate better. Just a thought.

_{I am sorry to hear your getting sick... I went through this same thing.... EVERYTHING made me sick... I ended up dehydrated and at the hospital 2 weeks out.. I Was bad off.. they checked my pouch and everything for leaking and said your fine.. IV and home I went to suffer..}

_{Like others have said.. Try other things that contain protein.. Yogurt, cottage cheese, and even creamy Soup.}

_{Go to UNJURY.com and try their stuff... it is one of the few that I can tolerate. They have it in single serve packs so you can see if you can tolerate it.}

_{What you are describing is dumping syndrome.. or that's what I Call it... massive gas, stomach pains and then off to the rest room for the final explosion..}

_{Use Gas X for the gas, space the Proteins out a little more... Try mixing it with something other than milk.. if your using it.. I found I became lactate intolerant for a few months post op.}

_{Hope this helps..}

JayRobb makes an egg white Protein Powder. It's very light and delicious. You can make it with Water and they offer a sample pack on the website. I often see them at "health food" stores and maybe GNC.

If you call the Syntrax company they have a sample pack of all their flavors. Its 15 flavors for $15 plus $1.99 shipping.. I had the same problem with protein till I found these. The cookies and cream is awesome! Tastes just like ice cream. They also have some that aren't milk based too..I swear by this brand!!

You could have an issue with spends product or suculose, I had to get gnc amplified natural with stevia

I was having trouble with protein shakes. I finally found an unflavored protein powder at the Vitamin Shop that I mix in my drinks and foods.