I'm not hitting it at all. Not even a little bit! What do you guys do to hit your Protein within those first few days?? (Sleeved 01/09/17)

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I sipped premier protein all day. Literally all day. I had 3 shakes a day

It took me all day just to get one 8oz Protein shake in

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I couldn't get ANY Protein in. I would throw it up. I was like that for 2 weeks. The first few days are the hardest and I was told to TRY but most likely I wouldn't hit that number until after a few days or so.

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Clear fluids with Protein are the easiest to digest, followed by 'regular' Protein shakes. Isopure wasn't my favorite, but I blended it with ice to make it more palatable. I stayed on clear protein for a week. I did the same with Premier Protein RTDs when I moved to full liquids. The ice reduced the viscosity and having it colder made it less protein-y.

Atkins makes a protein drink called Lift that is a clear liquid. The best place I've found to get them is on Amazon. They have 20 grams of protein and 2 grams of carbohydrates per bottle. The berry is my favorite. They aren't cheap but they're worth it. One of my main issues immediately post op was being thirsty all the time and these quenched my thirst like a shake couldn't.

My surgeon's office has a nifty little store in the front with Protein shakes, bars, Soups, Snacks etc so you can try out different things to see what you like before you order a whole box of something. I saw these little packets of LiquaCel concentrated protein and grabbed a few. They are really tiny and come in flavors like watermelon, grape, orange, and mango. I add them to my Water or even to skim milk which takes like a creamsicle if you use the orange flavor. They have 16g protein in each pack and my friend told me she uses them to add in when she makes sugar free Jello as well. I recently saw them on the site that I buy my Multivitamins, so picked up a whole pack.

I also did better with the sugar free carnation instant Breakfast (in the blue box) than I did with protein shakes. The protein shakes reminded me of a pepto bismol consistency. lol I'd mix a packet in my ninja with skim milk and 2 ice cubes and it was kind of like a thin chocolate shake with no aftertaste.

I rely on unflavored protein too and just throw some in whatever Soup or yogurt I'm eating for a protein boost.

Thanks for the ideas!

How much Protein in the carnation drinks? I cannot tolerate shakes anymore.

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The powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury hi Protein chicken broth is really good, tasty, warm liquid feels good on the stomach, just make sure you mix it at below 148 degrees or it solidifies.

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Clear Protein drinks went down easier for me as well. I found some at Wal-Mart and Walgreens. 20g protein in each, I still use them, they just go down much easier for me.

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Surgery date- 11/8/16

HW- 249

SW- 235

CW-201

Hi Doll!

I am having the same issue, I HATE the taste of the Protein shakes I bought for the post op days ... and I have to drink it, I cannot afford do "waste it".

I am having a hard time drinking Water too, its horrible. My stomach feels funny when I drink, what I am tolerating is clear broth so I consider it as my water and I am going to buy Jello to see if it helps.

Tomorrow is my first post surgery appointment and I cant wait to ask all about this issues to my doctor.

I really hope it all gets better for us.

Muackss!

-Adri

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