I am almost 3 weeks post op RNY (2/12/18) and I'm doing great with getting in my fluids but having a really hard time with protein. I thought it would be easier with drinking protein shakes but every time I drink them I get terribly nauseous. I'm on soft foods and tolerating cottage cheese, blended tuna salad, eggs, fish, yogurt, etc but just can't eat enough of it to meet protein goals.

anyone else have this problem? I've tried premier protein pre made shakes and syntrax nectar powders. I also have some isopure unflavored powder ive tried mixing a little into my foods but It's basically not making a difference because I can only eat a few tblspoons at a time anyway.

does anyone else have this issue? any recommendations for a protein powder or drink that may be easier on the digestive tract?

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This phase is one of the harder transitions, I became sooo averse to any thick shakes. I diluted ready-made Isopure blue raspberry with crystal light lemonade and drank it all day long - one bottle is 40gr and then tuna salad and cottage cheese or high protein yogurt like Siggi made up the difference. Hang in there as swelling and healing take place you will be able to eat more solid protein.

Also bone broth soups, it has more protein than regular broth - blend chicken and black beans with chicken bone broth add some spices.

thanks...I have tried the fruity liquid protein drinks and they seem to make me even more nauseous. bone broth is great...I will have to get some more of it. still not going to make up to 70g per day with that but it will help a little.

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Try the Premier Protein clear I was also having issues with the shakes but the Premier Protein clear was easier for me to take down

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thanks..but i'm not having any trouble getting it down...it tastes good, goes down smooth but 30 mins later I just feel kinda yuck...i think it's just something to do with the protein digesting

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https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-powder/phormula-1-natural

I had the same issue but that protein linked above was sent from the angels above. Literally just put a scoop in six ounces of water, shake it up, and drink! I mixed it right in the water bottle! Easy breezy.

The strawberry is my fave.

I couldn't tolerate thin protein at all. I gave up and went to thicker ones like slim fast and special k. Slim fast has a lot of fat so be careful.

SW: 366
CW: 315
GW1: 200
RNY Dec 18, 2017!

I have had the same issue! I am now about 7 weeks post op (RNY 01/08/18) I had an endoscopy done and found out I have an ulcer. I am on meds and the nausea is gettin better. Just make sure you talk to your Dr. I still struggle with getting my protein in...a few bites and I feel like I’m going to be sick, even if it’s a liquid