i am not eating to much protein a day

[catwoman7 10,986]

32 minutes ago, Coexister said:

I keep seeing where people post about adding Protein Powder to foods to increase intake. Where does one find flavorless Protein?

several companies have a flavorless option - Quest and Unjury come to mind - but I know I've seen others. If you can't find any in stores, check online

[Frustr8 7,886]

I use genpro, yeah it's had some legal troubles but must have resolved because I got mine from the Bariatric Pal Store, Alex wouldn't carry something with any taint to it!

[seaforest 562]

I got pea Protein at Whole Foods to add to Soups and things to up the protein.

[sillykitty 10,713]

3 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

I use genpro, yeah it's had some legal troubles but must have resolved because I got mine from the Bariatric Pal Store, Alex wouldn't carry something with any taint to it!

Yeah, that's not the case.

BP sells GENEPRO due to consumer demand, not because it is a reputable, quality product

[theresahyatt19 142]

I use Isopure from GNC..

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[Frustr8 7,886]

Please take in enough Protein, I didn't get enough p.o. & now I am on TPN, will be still be in my life maybe 2 months, it's not a fate worse than death but it can be rough having a tail. God doesn't forget so be careful what you pray for. I was a" lonely only" child, when I gave up on pleading with my parents to give me a sibling, I decided I wanted a tail, prayed for it every night. And not just any tail would do, I wanted a fluffy Persian cat tail, no specified color but since I was Caucasian, I assumed it would be peachy color or pure white. Needless to say my Wee Frustr8 prayers were never granted, well fast-forward 60+ years, I now got a plastic tubing tail, I think it's about 4.5 feet long, emerged from the side of my black pump-containing backpack, just right when I put it on a bedside table while I sleep but when I am up, back-pack wearing I have to coil it around my hand so I don't step on it, and yank my PICC line out, and oh the major pain that could be! God, Please cancel that order for a tail, this isn't what I requested! All life is a learning experience but I didn't willingly book this particular lesson. So take in your protein, you need it to rebuild your body, I didn't have enough to repair my ulceration, now I reap the folly of it all. And if you can't eat meat there are other ways of getting it, but Please get it, okay?

[Missouri-Lee's Summit 1,256]

There was a time when I was lucky to get 250 calories per day, let alone even a fourth of the required Protein or Fluid. As bad as that sounds, the main concern for me is -- and continues to be-- ANXIETY. If I'm feeling unduly stressed that is worse for me than missing calories, protein, or fluids. When I'm feeling calm and happy with myself, the rest eventually falls into place. My appetite returns, I'm able to handle drinking more...

For me, it all boils down to nurturing my mind and taking care of my emotional needs first. My physical needs are secondary... Understanding that it takes weeks to months to really get in trouble or become malnourished in a significant way also helps me to relax. I'm also not overly regimented when it comes to my supplements. If I miss a dose here or there, I don't beat up myself over it.

Of course, it would great if I ate the right combination of everything my body needs at the right time, took my supplements faithfully... but the best lesson I've learned since my surgery, is to be kinder and more forgiving to myself. No more feeling like a failure for dropping the ball on occasion.

I know that there are people on this forum who are very dedicated to every daily detail in their lives since their surgeries. I can't live like that. Perhaps if I pushed myself, I could compete with that mindset, but it just doesn't work for me. I don't even like thinking about weight loss anymore, which is why I find myself coming here less and less.

My reason for posting my "lazy ways" manifesto is not to call attention to myself for being so "irresponsibly" lax about things, but to let others who may be stressing out their days with what they're eating, what they're not eating, etc. to try taking a page out of my book and slow down. Just let your days unfold without making too many demands on yourself. You'll ultimately be happier, and you'll lose the weight as well.

I'm okay with anyone calling me out for filling up the heads of others with my lazy, undisciplined ways.