I suck at this protein thing!

[ambermj 10]

Help! I'm 7 days post RNY... I can get fluids down okay but Premier shakes are repulsive to me now. I tried mixing them with other flavors and its doable, but then it adds volume so I barely get anything out if it.

I've also tried mixing isolate lemonade with Vitamin Water lemonade... I can stand that a little but then I can't after about 6 ounces (3 ounces at a time with 3 minutes in between sips... Then I give myself a 30 minute break)

I have GNC naturally unflavored Protein that I mixed with Soup, but again, the scoop is so huge that the volume is too much to get what I need...

I need some reliable Protein sources as I still have a week on full liquids and then 2 weeks on purée

Any advice is greatly appreciated...

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[Renkoss 420]

You are just having a tough time with all this aren't you? I really feel for you. I don't have a problem drinking the Protein drinks, but I really do not have a whole lot of hunger, so I'm forcing myself to drink them.

Hang in there. It'll get better.

[Pup 217]

Did you try adding PB2 to your Protein shake? It's delicious, it's powdered Peanut Butter.

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[CHM 1,009]

I probably shouldn't admit this out loud, but I'm going to be honest: I completely ignored my Protein requirement for the entire 2 weeks of the liquid stages. My NUT knew about it. It was hardly encouraged, but as she said "You can only do what you can do. Hydration is by far your top priority. You do have Protein stores from your pre-surgery intake that should carry you through to purees."

I did try. During the clear liquid week, I tried Syntrax Nectars, unflavored protein in Crystal Light, etc, and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup flavor (which I'd loved pre-op). All of them turned my stomach with the first sip. During the full liquid week I tried to return to my beloved Unjury shakes, but again, I couldn't stomach them. I bought three different brands to try that week. Still couldn't stomach them. It was just those 2 weeks, and in my case, I recovered just just fine. As soon as I hit the pureed stage I was able to easily exceed my protein goals, courtesy of both the ability to tolerate chicken and seafood right away as well as several glasses of Fairlife milk a day. I still have yet to find a protein supplement that goes down easily, but at this point I've learned that I'm not going to puke just because my stomach does a little flip, so I suck it up and choke them down anyway.

Now please don't misunderstand me, I'm not suggesting that you throw your hands up and say "Screw it, I'm done!" Perhaps a discussion with your own NUT is in order, as they have probably heard this issue many times before and will likely have some constructive suggestions.

[CINNAMON 2015 43]

The Protein Powder I use to make the shakes is Protein Milk shake Bar. The flavors are delicious, my favorites are Rocky Road & vanilla Caramel. I had tried different ones and this is the brand that won hands down. I get them from Amazon. Good Luck!

[Haus 0]

I'm 2 weeks post op, and I was using Premier Protein also and couldn't stand them. I've tried a few different ones...Premier Protein, Isopure, Bariatric Advantage. I just started using unjury and it's amazing. It's not chalky or gritty. No bad aftertaste either. The chocolate splendor with skim milk tastes just like chocolate milk and it gives you 30 grams of protein in 8 ounces. Good price on it also. I believe it's 22.95 for a container and you get 17 servings per container. Good luck!

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[NewAngela 60]

Isopure zero carb clear Protein really helped me. About 3 weeks in my Protein shake disgusted me. My nutritionist suggested just drinking Fairlife milk (as long as you can tolerate some lactose, although Fairlife is low carb). I was also able to drink WonderSlim shakes, kefir, and shakes with Greek yogurt (full or partial fat). The yogurt really changed the taste

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[applejenn 173]

The milk based ones aren't that great to me. I like syntax nectar tea, or fruit punch My bariatric pantry has a pineapple one that is great

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[MiteyMom 18]

Ambermj, I so feel for you. I am 2 months post RNY and I face every day with nausea. Eating/drinking through it is a challenge indeed. I'm told it will pass but no time frame given as to when. In the meantime, I'm on two meds for it. What helps me is drinking/eating really slowly; and nothing real cold or hot as that causes cramping in my new pouch. Keeping hydrated is so crucial. Get your Water in. I love grape so I add Hi-C or Kool-Aid sugar free liquid or crystals to my water. And again, you can't drink quickly anymore. Sip- sip-sip. Hang in there!

[NJGIRL64RYN 5]

I am having such an issue with Protein. The thought of it makes me sick. I was fine the first two weeks post op, now I gag whenever I drink. I'm sure it's just something I will need to work through but I worry about hair loss. I'm 2 months post op and down only 36 lbs.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

@@NewAngela

Fairlife is a very good option and by the way it is lactose free.

[Alex Brecher 10,496]

We have some great forms of Protein (Soups, Fruit drinks, smoothies etc.) available in the BariatricPal Store.