I have a tentative date for September 24th. I'm also a vegetarian. I have been including and incorporating protein powder into my diet to increase my protein levels as well as to ready myself for pre and post procedure. The problem is is that I get stomach aches and nausea from the protein powders. Is there any suggestions as to what I can try what brands so forth to help me get my protein?

1 hour ago, mandmom said:

I have a tentative date for September 24th. I'm also a vegetarian. I have been including and incorporating Protein Powder into my diet to increase my Protein levels as well as to ready myself for pre and post procedure. The problem is is that I get stomach aches and nausea from the protein powders. Is there any suggestions as to what I can try what brands so forth to help me get my protein?

Hello,

Everyone recommends Premier Protein and I tried it....it is delicious. It also comes in I know Chocolate, Vanilla ,Strawberry, cookies and cream, banana cream, peaches and cream, and Carmel I think. But you might try that. It sells everywhere I believe but Sam's Club usually has the most flavors and you can get the already made shakes and get 30 grams of protein per those....I have only tried the already made ones so not sure if ya buy the powder if still tastes good. Good luck to you. I just had my surgery 5 days ago and all going well. So hope that's encouraging too :-)

This may or may not apply to you ... but about 3 weeks post op I became intolerant of whey protein isolate. It caused extreme nausea. So I had to find alternative protein sources. I currently use casein based premade shakes, and soy based powder. I'd suggest just experimenting and seeing what works for you

1 hour ago, sillykitty said:

This may or may not apply to you ... but about 3 weeks post op I became intolerant of whey Protein isolate. It caused extreme nausea. So I had to find alternative protein sources. I currently use casein based premade shakes, and soy based powder. I'd suggest just experimenting and seeing what works for you

Thank you.. I'll try those

9 hours ago, sillykitty said:

This may or may not apply to you ... but about 3 weeks post op I became intolerant of whey Protein isolate. It caused extreme nausea. So I had to find alternative protein sources. I currently use casein based premade shakes, and soy based powder. I'd suggest just experimenting and seeing what works for you

Thanks for this info. I’ve used/loved whey protein forever. Came home from the hospital after surgery and found even the smell of it disgusts me now. Natch, I have about 20 pounds in several different flavors in my pantry! I am choking it down, hating every sip.

I'm 12 days post OP, also a vegetarian. Premier protein is the best because it's higher in protein than the other ones which means I don't have to drink as much. Even though it's the best I'm so sick of it and can barely choke it down now. Worried how I'm going to get enough protein.

Wow I have the same tentative date September 24

8 minutes ago, StrawberryLaray said:

I'm 12 days post OP, also a vegetarian. Premier Protein is the best because it's higher in Protein than the other ones which means I don't have to drink as much. Even though it's the best I'm so sick of it and can barely choke it down now. Worried how I'm going to get enough protein.

There are others with plenty of protein. I use Muscle Milk Pro premade shakes because I became intolerant of whey protein. It actually has 32 g of protein vs. 30 g for Premier Protein.

If you get sick of sweet drinks, I have liked several of the protein soups available here on Bariatric Pal

That's even better, I'll have to try to find that one. Thank you

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4 minutes ago, StrawberryLaray said:

That's even better, I'll have to try to find that one. Thank you

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5 hours ago, TropicalBeachDoll said:

Wow I have the same tentative date September 24

Cool. We should stay in touch!