Newbie here and I tried to search forum for similar topic but couldn't find much. My surgery is set for 5/8/18 and I was wondering, post-op, has anyone stayed on protein shakes only(whether for breakfast-lunch-dinner or just breakfast-lunch) for longer than the typical 1-2 weeks? I have been doing blended protein shakes for breakfast for couple years and lunch on/off at times. I prefer them as quick alternative in mornings as I'm on the go with kids/work. I didn't know if anyone stayed with a similar schedule after their surgery or has everyone gone to eating solids as weeks went on. Love to hear anyone's experience. Thanks!

Edited April 26, 20188 yr by GansettRam74

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I have a protein shake every morning and sometimes one in the evening too. I'm 4 months post sleeve. Down 62 pounds.

I do one a day, mainly because I don’t feel like bringing two shaker bottles to work. I should have a second one at home after work because I’m not meeting my protein goals without it. I also don’t drink any shakes on the weekend.

I plan to keep drinking them too. I'd also been drinking them for breakfast for about a year and a half before my surgery. (Gold Standard Whey Protein powder, extreme milk chocolate)

I still drink them too, however, I will continue to monitor what the manufactures put in these so-called health foods because, in reality, the chemicals they use sometimes are bad like "Fructose corn syrup" for example found in sodas, salad dressings, etc., our bodies simply do not recognize these foreign chemicals and automatically process them into fat.

Edited April 30, 20188 yr by Sammy 10-30

4 minutes ago, Sammy 10-30 said:

I still drink them too, however, I will continue to monitor what the manufactures put in these so-called healthfoods because, in reality, the chemicals they use sometimes are bad like "Fructose" for example found in sodas, salad dressings, etc., our bodies simply do not recognize these foreign chemicals and automatically process them into fat.

Fructose... as in the sugar naturally found in fruits? I have far worse things than that to worry about, good grief.

I have a little cognitive disconnect with the Premier Protein drinks. They are the main ones that my body tolerates the best since it has both casein and whey in it. I don't have as bad of an insulin response with them. So I close my eyes and pray the DATEM stuff isn't that bad in the grand scheme of life. LIke I doubt my tombstone will ever read:

It Wat The DATEM Wat Got Her...

3 minutes ago, istytehcrawk said:

Fructose... as in the sugar naturally found in fruits? I have far worse things than that to worry about, good grief.

No, I meant "Fructose corn syrup" not just fructose

7 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I have a little cognitive disconnect with the Premier Protein drinks. They are the main ones that my body tolerates the best since it has both casein and whey in it. I don't have as bad of an insulin response with them. So I close my eyes and pray the DATEM stuff isn't that bad in the grand scheme of life. LIke I doubt my tombstone will ever read:

It Wat The DATEM Wat Got Her...

Fluffy, I was only passing the information as information only, that particular brand of protein shake is the only one that uses that ingredient. For example, the continued debate that Marijuana can be used for medical purposes today, how can you pass something off (a drug for medical purposes) and you smoke it? How is this healthy, when you are destroying your lungs?

Fluffy, I was only passing the information as information only, that particular brand of Protein Shake is the only one that uses that ingredient. For example, the continued debate that Marijuana can be used for medical purposes today, how can you pass something off (a drug for medical purposes) and you smoke it? How is this healthy, when you are destroying your lungs?

Marijuana doesn't have to be smoked to get it's benefits. It can be eaten as well.

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1 minute ago, Sammy 10-30 said:

Fluffy, I was only passing the information as information only, that particular brand of Protein Shake is the only one that uses that ingredient. For example, the continued debate that Marijuana can be used for medical purposes today, how can you pass something off (a drug for medical purposes) and you smoke it? How is this healthy, when you are destroying your lungs?

Oh man, no! I hear ya! I was pissed about it when I first found out. You know? Cuz I do honestly prefer to eat clean stuff when possible. And I was like, seriously? Sneaky bastards!

LOL, so I compromised cuz I wanted it. But now days, since it's hardly worth the time to make other things like sauces and stuff that are complex, I find myself compromising on them too! Cuz, you know...why make a complex sauce just to eat 1-2tbsp of it. So I skimp and compromise on ingredients AND taste, just so I don't have to make it. So it's a slippery slope and so I had to retire my food purist hat. Now I am afraid I'm a mid-hedonist.

I'm 5 months post op. I make a smoothie/shake for breakfast Monday-Friday. I mix 1 scoop protein powder with water and typically some sort of fruit. Right now it's 1 scoop protein, water, 3 strawberries, and a cup of kale. It's convenient, so that's why I stick with it. And my body doesn't typically want "real food" until way after I get to work. This helps me meet my liquid requirements too.

Edited April 30, 20188 yr by redhead_che

Honestly, since I'm hardly eating any "real food" I've got to be chock full of chemicals. Between protein shakes, protein water, sugar-free non-fat yogurt, Crystal Light, turkey bacon, light mayo, high protein snacks, etc. I'm not sure that I'm actually eating "healthier" at all

I have a little cognitive disconnect with the Premier Protein drinks. They are the main ones that my body tolerates the best since it has both casein and whey in it. I don't have as bad of an insulin response with them. So I close my eyes and pray the DATEM stuff isn't that bad in the grand scheme of life. LIke I doubt my tombstone will ever read:
It Wat The DATEM Wat Got Her...

Have you tried syntax matrix? Both casein and whey and no DATEM