I had my pre-op class today and we talked a lot about protein. Problem is, they push whey protein because it absorbs better, but I’m prone to kidney stones and a vegetarian so whey isn’t an option for me. The dietician is going to do some research for me, but does anyone know of a good vegan protein that actually tastes good?

Does it have to be vegan? There are egg white based proteins as well.

Your best bet is soy, and other types of beans. Milk and cheese also have quite a bit of protein.

It doesn’t have to be vegan, but I prefer it to be.

There are lots of vegan protein powders. I used Orgain but then switched to a whey powder and am getting better weight loss results since doing so.

I’ve been a vegetarian for 20+ years and have started the pre-op diet. Getting my protein in has been very hard. I’m drinking shakeology which I know Is vegan. I will eat eggs/seafood too. Do you have suggestions for protein options?

Edited October 11, 20178 yr by FenwayRN

On October 11, 2017 at 5:06 PM, FenwayRN said:

I’ve been a vegetarian for 20+ years and have started the pre-op diet. Getting my Protein in has been very hard. I’m drinking shakeology which I know Is vegan. I will eat eggs/seafood too. Do you have suggestions for protein options?

Aren't you the same person who use to look down on people who got surgery and took the easy way out?

I've never tried it but I've heard that PB2 peanut butter powder isn't bad and can be used to add some protein to shakes, etc.