Hi. I am checking in to see how people who were sleeves the same week as me are doing. I still can't eat, my calorie intake is around 300. I am wondering if someone can give me some ideas on meals. It appears that I can't eat meat. It makes me sad because I loved meat before the sleeve. I look at it and want it, but it just doesn't set well with my stomach. It doesn't feel well going down at all. I love vegetables, and still do but I need Protein.

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How are you with drinking shakes?

I know we should be getting Protein from food but you have to do what you have to do.

Here are some suggestions

http://www.bodybuilding.com/content/ultimate-list-40-high-protein-foods.html

Some Protein Bars aren't bad but most are junk.

The Rule of thumb is 1 gram of protein = 10 calories in order for it to be a good source of protein.

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The Protein shakes make me gag now. I used to drink about two a day pre-surgery. I was able to get 4oz in after surgery. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Protein shakes are different for me now too. I had to use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury pre-op. I can't stand them now. I've been using premiere shakes. chocolate mostly. I sometimes add things to it to change things up. (Like s/f coffee syrups & powdered pb2) it's all about finding what works for us now because our tastes and likes have changed so much.

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I used to love premier Protein. Now the Protein powder, and the drinks make me gag. I will try one tomorrow with s/f coffee syrup. I hadn't thought of that. I want some meat so bad!!! Lol!! Honestly, I tried a bake potato today and it went down well. I was only able to eat a little, but I'm desperate to get anything down.

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I use Body Fortress, the Cookies and cream is pretty good!

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Cocojh, have you tried shaved turkey breast from the deli? It is almost crumbly and with a bite the size of a dime, it isn't like meat. Hopefully you will be able to revisit meat again soon and it will work. Oh, and what about tuna salad or mushy chicken salad? Sorry if I am taking you down a

ath you have already been.

Did you use a food processor or blender? I found that meats were much easier when ground. I had a week of serious food aversions after surgery (July 12) but made myself eat and got over it. What about Beans, yogurt, etc?

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I'm sorry that you're having an aversion to meat. In addition to the items other posters mentioned, you may want to try the Atkins Lift Protein drinks. I think I may have developed some lactose intolerance issues, so I'm trying out the lemonade flavor now instead of my usual Premier Protein shake.

(I was sleeved 6/13, too.)

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I've been putting Protein powder in decaf coffee. Add a 1/4 banana and a tsp. of coconut oil and dang.. Even tastes good warm!

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I was sleeved 6/14 and I am able to eat meats. I don't eat much beef though...whenever I do it feels hard to swallow even if I chew chew chew .. im mostly eating fish and chicken with my veggies...I don't know how much calories I eat in a day im guessing between 500-800. I also drink premier Protein and I think im lactose intolerant whenever I drink the shake or have yogurt or Cereal with milk I get cramps. it doesn't stop me from drinking the shakes tho... just trying to get a much protein as possible.. I hope your able to eat meats again.. I know your tastes change after the surgery because mine have

good luck to you!!

I was sleeved 7/15/16 Protein shakes make me wanna throw up just thinking about it but I try to compensate by eating tons of eggs tilapia and yogurt I know I still don't meet my mark but I can't stand the Protein Shakes anymore... I think it might be still a little too soon for chicken Turkey beef etc they're really heavy but maybe you can try some different fish good luck

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I was sleeved July 12....I've had s horrible time with food too. Around 300-400 calories a day and barely any Protein. The shakes I loved before surgery make me gag now also. It's so frustrating. Sorry you are having a hard time as well.

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I was sleeved on 6/14 and I have tried vegetarian hamburgers and meatballs because they are high in protein. Also premier protein has a new Carmel flavor and I like it in my decaffeinated coffee as a creamer and sweetner. I also drink skim milk, eat lean deli meat chipped, cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.