I am pre op for sleeve any advice for protein intake after surgery?

Edited June 9, 20188 yr by Coco82
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In what sense? Quantity, type of food, supplement, etc?

1 minute ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

In what sense? Quantity, type of food, supplement, etc?

Supplement.

Oh, you'll get more input than you can imagine! Everyone's got a favorite

When I need to get a lot of protein in, I go for the Premier Protein shakes. They're quite sweet, but they add in beautifully to decaf coffee, or chai tea. You can even stir them into oatmeal. (If you add to hot drinks, let the drink cool a bit first or the protein drink can curdle (YUK!) Some people thin them down so that they're not so sweet.

I drink Protein waters on the way to work in the morning. That knocks the first 20g off my to-do list every day. They are also sweeter than I'd like, so I dilute with about 50% water.

Hope that helps!

1 minute ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Oh, you'll get more input than you can imagine! Everyone's got a favorite

When I need to get a lot of Protein in, I go for the Premier Protein shakes. They're quite sweet, but they add in beautifully to decaf coffee, or chai tea. You can even stir them into oatmeal. (If you add to Hot Drinks, let the drink cool a bit first or the Protein Drink can curdle (YUK!) Some people thin them down so that they're not so sweet.

I drink Protein waters on the way to work in the morning. That knocks the first 20g off my to-do list every day. They are also sweeter than I'd like, so I dilute with about 50% Water.

Hope that helps!

It does thank you so much!!! I am just trying to figure it all out.

Oh I'm sure you will and you'll become a success.?

On 6/9/2018 at 3:31 PM, Coco82 said:

I am pre op for sleeve any advice for Protein intake after surgery?

I'm found of Muscle Milk Light for flavors but watch the calories (Actually watch the calories and sodium on all flavored proteins) Isopure has some good flavors as well, I'm using Isopure unflavored as an extra boost to things. I also take Gold Standard Casein at night to help with muscle production.

My surgeon doesn’t want me using meal replacement shakes because they contain added vitamins, and with the vitamins I started post-op, it could cause an accidental overdose. If I’m having a hard time meeting my protein goals, he will allow 4 oz. of Premiere Protein. I tried it, just to see, but it sat too heavy in my stomach.

I like to use Isopure ready-to-drink liquid protein. I’m partial to the Blue Raspberry flavor. One 20 oz. bottle contains 40g of protein. I also use the Unflavored Isopure 100% Whey Protein Powder Isolate. Since it’s unflavored, it can be mixed into just about anything. Once scoop contains 25g of protein. As an added bonus, it has zero carbs and zero sugar.

On ‎06‎/‎09‎/‎2018 at 2:31 PM, Coco82 said:

I am pre op for sleeve any advice for Protein intake after surgery?

I do a lot of food based protein. I do have one protein smoothie every morning that gives me a good "head start" for the day, buy the rest comes from 100% food based.

I would research high protein foods and get an idea of what you like vs. what you don't like. Your taste buds could change after surgery, but it mostly has to do with things being overly sweet after surgery. I eat a lot of the following:

- eggs, all different ways
- Greek yogurt
- tuna packets
-jerky
-cottage cheese
-chick peas
- Brussels sprouts
-Fairllife Milk with sugar free chocolate syrup.
-Almonds
-Meat, meat and meat. I don't discriminate with meat. I also eat soy meat 2-3 times per week. I find different ways to mix it up, as to not get bored.