Hey ya'll, im in the mushy stage, i was just wondering if anyone else has trouble getting protien in? Most i can gwt is about 30-40 and i should be on 60-80, any advice ?

At the beginning I carried on having protein shakes, which I would make with water rather than milk, to keep the carbs down. It also counts as fluids too, so its a win/win situation. I phased the shakes out when I was getting most of my protein from food but that was quite a few months out.

Kate

I agree with Kate, the Protein shakes played a big part in getting my protein in during the early stages.

At 13 weeks out, I still drink about 4 oz of a Protein shake a day.

Also, you can buy unflavored Protein powder and add it to your no calorie drinks, like Crystal Light, Powerade Zero, and my favorite thing to add it to... decaf iced unsweet tea. Two brands of the unflavored protein powder that I really like are powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and Isopure.

Thank u ladies, i will give those a try. I been drinking preimere protien chocolate which altho is good is too heavy and makes it hard to finish, i will try ur suggestions. Thanks [emoji175]

I will have my surgery on the 13th of February but, I have found a protein mix called genepro. 1 tablespoon is 30grams and I mix it with my coffe. My sister had her surgery in October and she started using this as well and mixes it with an ounce of Gatorade and takes like a shot .. hope this helps you..


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I've been having the same problem. I can get to about 40 grams and that's it. Met with my nurse today at my first week post op and she said that's fine! The 60 gram a day intake is a guide line and to do what my body can handle. She also said when I move to puréed foods that will help. Yesterday I tried to get the full 60 and only made it to about 50 and had a major dumping episode in the middle of the night and I truly feel it was all the protein drink. Btw...I drink the same as you. [emoji846]


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Two premier protein drinks and you've met your goal for the day. It's my opinion this is by far the easiest way to get the protein in.


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I will have my surgery on the 13th of February but, I have found a protein mix called genepro. 1 tablespoon is 30grams and I mix it with my coffe. My sister had her surgery in October and she started using this as well and mixes it with an ounce of Gatorade and takes like a shot .. hope this helps you..


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U had me at table spoon lmao omg thank u , going to try this asap!!!

Two premier protein drinks and you've met your goal for the day. It's my opinion this is by far the easiest way to get the protein in.


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I originally started with 2 drinks a day to get my 60, thing is it takes me all day to pretty much chow those 2 shakes down since it feels dense to me. And my doc wants me to cut down to one protien drink a day so that i can start eating

I will have my surgery on the 13th of February but, I have found a protein mix called genepro. 1 tablespoon is 30grams and I mix it with my coffe. My sister had her surgery in October and she started using this as well and mixes it with an ounce of Gatorade and takes like a shot .. hope this helps you..


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My MD says absolutely no Genpro says patients that use it don't lose the weight.
He's done studies.


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On 2/8/2017 at 2:12 PM, vsgbeauty13 said:

Thank u ladies, i will give those a try. I been drinking preimere protien chocolate which altho is good is too heavy and makes it hard to finish, i will try ur suggestions. Thanks

Thanks for posting this question! I am on week 6 and having problems getting Protein too. I think I manage 30 most days. My NUT suggested that I buy protein Water and I'm searching for samples to try.

My MD says absolutely no Genpro says patients that use it don't lose the weight.
He's done studies.


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Crap! Really? I had my heart set on it [emoji22][emoji24][emoji24]

My MD says absolutely no Genpro says patients that use it don't lose the weight.
He's done studies.


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I will ask tomorrow when I go in for my pickup orders I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and lost 18 pounds but I will definitely double check thanks for giving me heads up I appreciate it. I'm trying to go forward not backward [emoji3]


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I will ask tomorrow when I go in for my pickup orders I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and lost 18 pounds but I will definitely double check thanks for giving me heads up I appreciate it. I'm trying to go forward not backward [emoji3]


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If you do find put, if its not trouble can you let me know ? Genepro just seems like a perfect solution for someone like mex i really struggle with protien shakes no matter how much i try i will even get nauseous at times trying to force myself to drink lol . Thanks again

If you do find put, if its not trouble can you let me know ? GENEPRO just seems like a perfect solution for someone like mex i really struggle with protien shakes no matter how much i try i will even get nauseous at times trying to force myself to drink lol . Thanks again

I will definitely let you know.


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I cannot do shakes, the texture and the flavor are awful and I've tried them all.

I now drink Atkins Lift Protein drinks. They are thin, like a flavored Water and the taste isn't bad at all. Lemon is my fave. I discovered these about 4wks out. Im 6wks out, I drink two a day and get the rest from food (soft solid diet) I average 90-100 protein a day!