Had surgery on 4/12/17 and I've lost 41 pounds since my only weigh in but today was my first day doing 86 grams of protein.... I had to do 2 scoops of my Syntrax Lemon Tea which is 23 grams a scoop twice. I don't know about y'all but protein has been my worst enemy next to those chewable multivitamins

Getting protein in has been a bit of a challenge for me too. Especially since at this stage I'm trying to hit my goals with real food only (no shakes) as often as I can, and I can still only manage to eat so much in the day. I try to make 90% of what I eat very protein dense meat and dairy and the remaining 10% is basically vegetables. Back before solids, I could almost never reach the goal. At least now I'm getting close on the regular!

Yes it's been a challenge often made me question protein

86 grams of protein? I thought it was 68, I'm barely making 68 grams. I don't know what to do. Meats are hard to eat. I fill too quickly. Guess I gotta try harder now.

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Cbkidci it's a process. I went through the same thing with those protein shakes and just actually started back with them today. Take your time and just try to consume as much liquids as you can. I even did liquids from soups and it helped me a lot. My surgeon told me its trial and error, you learn what works for you as you go along.

86 grams of protein? I thought it was 68, I'm barely making 68 grams. I don't know what to do. Meats are hard to eat. I fill too quickly. Guess I gotta try harder now.

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38 minutes ago, cbkidci said:

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No you're doing way better then me!!! I think it is 68 grams I just had to double dose to finally get in that much and I don't do shakes cause I hate dairy....my drinks are watered down

2 minutes ago, Mrfeelgood said:

No you're doing way better then me!!! I think it is 68 grams I just had to double dose to finally get in that much and I don't do shakes cause I hate dairy....my drinks are watered down

Have you tried other options instead of dairy? I use unsweetened almond milk (and before that soy milk) instead of regular milk when making my shakes. Now, I would never drink either of these on their own, but they work well in shakes and add extra protein as well (I find homemade shakes a million times better than the pre-packaged stuff, which tastes way too chemically for me). Another option is the Syntrax nectars (juice-flavoured protein) - they have ones like lemonade, peach, berry, etc. - just mix with water. When I was within my first 6 weeks of being pre-op, having a proper shake in the morning, plus one of the nectars later in the day, really help me hit my protein goals (in fact, most days I was over 100g).

44 minutes ago, biginjapan said:

Have you tried other options instead of dairy? I use unsweetened almond milk (and before that soy milk) instead of regular milk when making my shakes. Now, I would never drink either of these on their own, but they work well in shakes and add extra Protein as well (I find homemade shakes a million times better than the pre-packaged stuff, which tastes way too chemically for me). Another option is the Syntrax nectars (juice-flavoured protein) - they have ones like lemonade, peach, berry, etc. - just mix with Water. When I was within my first 6 weeks of being pre-op, having a proper shake in the morning, plus one of the nectars later in the day, really help me hit my protein goals (in fact, most days I was over 100g).

The only protein I use is Syntrax nectar protein because the isopure I have is unflavored and I can only drink it using orange juice. I have bad taste buds and almond milk etc sickens me

1 hour ago, Mrfeelgood said:

The only protein I use is Syntrax Nectar protein because the isopure I have is unflavored and I can only drink it using orange juice. I have bad taste buds and almond milk etc sickens me

That's too bad. I feel lucky in that, while there are some things that I don't particularly care for, there's nothing (so far) that I can't eat or drink. Hopefully you'll find something more to your taste soon.

Had surgery on 4/12/17 and I've lost 41 pounds since my only weigh in but today was my first day doing 86 grams of protein.... I had to do 2 scoops of my Syntrax Lemon Tea which is 23 grams a scoop twice. I don't know about y'all but protein has been my worst enemy next to those chewable multivitamins

I hate those vitamins! Awesome weight loss though!

Thanks and yes those vitamins turn my stomach

Try liquid vitamins...so much better!

This is my 4th day post-op. Yesterday I tried to get down with 60g of protein. I made it to about 10. The acid reflux is killing me and I just couldn't keep going. I used to always hate feeling of having nothing but protein shakes. They taste good, but the after-feeling/taste in my mouth is awful.

Anyone got advice for that. Going to try to hit 30g protein today.

30 minutes ago, New Me 31317 said:

30 minutes ago, New Me 31317 said:

Try liquid vitamins...so much better!

Which ones do you use?

today just been using the atkins ones (only 15 g protein), but I ordered like 6 others that will arrive tomorrow. I guess I will play around. What do you recommend?