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Monasmle    90

Monasmle
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I'm over a month post op and cleared for whatever I can tolerate. I'm worried because I am not getting 60g of Protein a day. No issues with my stomach, I just have no appetite, and the thought of food disgusts me. I worry about what its doing to my muscles and metabolism. My weight loss has also slowed considerably, even with 30 minutes of hard exercise a week. This has been going on about a week. Anyone else experienced this? Got thru this? Force eating or just listen to your body?

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Yes, not getting your Protein in will impact your weight loss and mess your metabolism up. I had little to no desire to eat for the first few weeks. I only ate because I needed fuel for my body. If food isn't interesting to you yet then at least get your Protein Shakes in. Remember that 60g is basically the bare minimum. You want to hit that every day for sure but try to stay above that if you can. It'll take some time to dial things in and figure out where your happy medium is.

Just keep trying new foods and find a few healthy go-tos until you're appetite returns. This will all pass in time.

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60g is two Premier Protein shakes. I'd supplement with those til your appetite returns. Atkins shakes have 15g each. Not sure about other brands, because those were the two recommended to me, and the easiest to find.

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Monasmle    90

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I can't stand Premier Protein, but I do Water down an Atkins and get it down. I never thought it would be this hard to get Protein in, especially after all the head hunger I had to work thru after surgery.

Oh and everything tastes sweet, so all I want to eat is Sauerkraut, pickles, and spicy salsa.

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blondie66    271

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I can't stand Premier Protein, but I do Water down an Atkins and get it down. I never thought it would be this hard to get Protein in, especially after all the head hunger I had to work thru after surgery.
Oh and everything tastes sweet, so all I want to eat is Sauerkraut, pickles, and spicy salsa.
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Strange how bodies are different I would dump with Atkins shakes now I'm okay but very sensitive to sucralose. Get the Protein Shakes in even if you don't like use the motivator of preventing your hair falling out!! You need 60 grams which is 2 premier protein shakes. I think Atkins are 15 grams not sure. This will pass but it's not an option with the protein just get it in! It will slow down your Hair loss which you will see the effects at 5 to 6 months post op and will keep your metabolism going and help your body heal.


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Strange how bodies are different I would dump with Atkins shakes now I'm okay but very sensitive to sucralose. Get the Protein Shakes in even if you don't like use the motivator of preventing your hair falling out!! You need 60 grams which is 2 Premier Protein shakes. I think Atkins are 15 grams not sure. This will pass but it's not an option with the Protein just get it in! It will slow down your Hair loss which you will see the effects at 5 to 6 months post op and will keep your metabolism going and help your body heal.



Hi Blondie66,
Quick question. Where do you get your premier protein shakes? Are they in stores? Or just online?

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Wal-Mart, Target, Meijer, and Sam's Club.

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The best Protein Powder I found (and I love it) is Unjury. This was recommended by my hospital. I found that the chocolate my favorite!


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Savagegirl    97

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I'm two weeks post op and facing the same thing. I don't have hunger and I'm gagging over my few liquid sources as I'm sick of them and they all taste yucky to me now. I am done with pudding, oatmeal, broth, Jello and even with the Protein Shakes I have to force them. I'm getting scared about getting dehydrated. I see my surgeon and nutritionist on Monday so hopefully I can add more variety.


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dawson62704    20

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I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH - GET YOU'RE Protein IN!
I am 6 months out and lost about 50% of my hair volume. I used nectar vanilla powder and mixed it with all kinds of Crystal Light flavors just to keep things from getting old. Do whatever you've got to get your protein in!


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dawson62704    20

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I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH - GET YOU'RE Protein IN!
I am 6 months out and lost about 50% of my hair volume. I used nectar vanilla powder and mixed it with all kinds of Crystal Light flavors just to keep things from getting old. Do whatever you've got to get your protein in!




Left out the part that I was NOT getting all of my protein in. I think that caused my Hair loss and weakness.


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mrsroyale    71

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Have you tried nectar? I just gotna sampler from Amazon and the two flavors I tried were delicious and you could not taste the Protein at all, plus you can mix it with Water or milk and each serving has 23g of protein

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