I am 4 days post op surgery and am having a hard time getting my 24 oz of Protein in...any advice or suggestions???

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Edited October 30, 201510 yr by jane13

Are you still on a liquids only phase?

I used Isopure Clear Protein drinks = 40g protein in 20oz.

I also used Premier Protein Drinks = 30g protein in 11oz.

I used unflavored Protein powder in my Soups = 27g per scoop.

I ate yogurt with high protein, low carbs, sugars and calories. 12-14g

I drank soy or skim milk by itself or flavored with protein powders like vanilla or chocolate (varies).

I am in the liquid phase...I tried the Isopure drinks and it's really bitter tasting to me...

hard time getting my 24 oz of Protein

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GNC Total Lean shake (25 gr. protein) is wonderful

already prepared mixed - can't get much easier then that

swiss chocolate - heavenly

this is what I love

works for me

good luck bud

kathy

I am struggling with the same thing. Not only protein but all liquids! Oh this is so much harder than I expected....

You work up to it. You may have try a variety of drinks and shakes until you find those you like. Blending plain greek yogurt in to a shake will increase your protien. Just keep sipping and trying to do better each day. It took me a good 2 weeks until I could get in 60 gms of protein and 64 ounces of fluids. Now I regularly do 100gms of protein each day.

Just note that Premier Protein shakes and the GNC Lean Shakes contain whey protein concentrate, rather than whey protein isolate. My NUT and surgeon both told me that the body doesn't absorb all the protein when it's from concentrate. Of the 30 grams in the premier Protein shake, supposedly you only absorb about 15 of those grams because it's not an isolate. Also, the GNC Lean Shake has 30 grams of carbs which is pretty outrageous.

I liked: ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, ProtiDiet tomato basil and creamy chicken soups, premier Protein, GNC Lean 25, Syntrax nectar, sugar-free Popsicles, and sonic ice.

Just keep sipping. Try different temperatures from warm to room temperature to ice-cold. Try decaf tea or herb infusions, Water enhancers (like Mio or crystal light).

You will find what works best.

Just keep sipping because it is critical that you stay hydrated and get in your protein.

I am 1 month out and have never met my protein goal. But I am working on new protein items frequently. I will get there in time. Just all trial and error for what works.

I'm curious, how many ounces is everyone drinking every half/hour? My nutritionist wants me between 75 and 85 grams Protein per day along with 64 ounces. I'm on day four and trying to handle 1-2 ounces per hour but I'm finding I can do one or the other, but not both.

Edit: Protein I'm using today is Isopure and Premier. I'm going to add powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and smoothies later on when I get the feel of it

Edited October 30, 201510 yr by VirtualT

I never measured sips or ounces per hour, I just sipped on and off all day. Early on I figured out a way to get both in. My Protein shakes were 1 scoop of Protein powder, ¼cup FAGE 0% Greek yogurt mixed with Water and served over lots of ice. This got in my protein and a little water. Total protein count was between 31 - 38 gms of protein. It took me 45 minutes to drink it, but one of those for Breakfast and one of those for lunch and I had hit my 60 gms of protein by mid day. I then spent the afternoon simply sipping on water. dinner was the veg broth with half a scoop of unflavored protein powder.

Just note that Premier Protein shakes and the GNC Lean Shakes contain whey protein concentrate, rather than whey protein isolate. My NUT and surgeon both told me that the body doesn't absorb all the protein when it's from concentrate. Of the 30 grams in the premier Protein shake, supposedly you only absorb about 15 of those grams because it's not an isolate. Also, the GNC Lean Shake has 30 grams of carbs which is pretty outrageous.

So what did your NUT prefer? I'm all new to this and looking to have my surgery in December.

My NUT left what Protein I used up to me but said it has to be 1)whey isolate, not concentrate, 2) At least 15gms of protein per serving, 3) no more than ___ amount of carbs (I'll have to look that # up) and 4) no more the 7 gms of sugar per serving.

A serving was defined as 8 ounces.

I just tried nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with unjury chocolate protein powder. It was really good!

Surgery was 11/9. My surgeon gave me 2 sets of post-op instructions. One says clear liquids only for 7 days. The other says first 2 weeks liquid or puréed foods. I added a scoop of unflavored protein mix to some flavored water and handled it very well. Sure would like something other than broth and flavored water. What did you guys do the first 7 days?. .