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Hi guys! I’m new to the group. I’m 13 days Post Op and I am having a hard time getting any Protein in. I’m about to try the protein shot and the Syntrax Nectrum. Thank you

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Generally in the first couple weeks after surgery, most people will find it difficult to meet their daily Protein and Fluid requirements. That is because your body is in a major heal mode. Just keep working towards your daily goal and you should be able to get there shortly.

Many experience problems drinking Protein Shakes. I hated them. But in the beginning I drank them, three 16-ounce protein shakes a day, in order to meet my protein requirements. You do not have to like protein shakes only tolerate them. There are many varieties of protein shakes available today. Experiment until you can find one you can tolerate.

I used Muscle Milk Light (Vanilla Creme) powder blended with Water and a half a banana. That worked for me. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try premixed Isopure.

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Thanx a lot of the advice. 😀

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I hated Protein Shakes at the start - most were way too sweet. Eventually I settled on a recipe I like for Breakfast - the least sweet vanilla PP I have found, one shot of chilled coffee (Nespresso the night before) a glut of milk and 7 ice cubes, blended coffee-vanilla slush ice!

But to start I relied on the Protein Soups from the BariatricPal Store. They are delicious!

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I will definitely try them. Thank you

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13 hours ago, 2faced79 said:

Hi guys! I’m new to the group. I’m 13 days Post Op and I am having a hard time getting any Protein in. I’m about to try the Protein shot and the Syntrax Nectrum. Thank you

I made homemade Bone Broth Soups then strained it. Keeping veggies, meats, etc separate (this is the way we eat Soup anyway, so it wasn't a hassle). I also found that Amazon sells WonderSlim products including BariWise. Both of which have shakes/pudding including jellos and soups mixes - the pudding mixes have been a huge help especially when I no longer can tolerate Protein Shakes.

The BP store has protein soups which I mixed with canned soups to give a little more substance.

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I love the Protein Shots from the BP store, but beware, they are very acidic and may be too much for your stomach right now.

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Thank you. I will keep that in mind.

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Hi guys! I’m new to the group. I’m 13 days Post Op and I am having a hard time getting any Protein in. I’m about to try the Protein shot and the Syntrax Nectrum. Thank you
I am using the first Premier Protein waters. They are not bad, but i do dilute them with Water to cut some of the sweetness. My brother bought me several cases at SAMS Club.

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