Hi all! I’m 8 days post op RNY and I have a question that I haven’t found the answer to while googling. I’ll call my nutritionist tomorrow and ask but just wondering if it’s possible to add protein powder to my pre-mixed shakes? Or is that too much protein at once? I’m having a hard time drinking as many protein shakes as I need but I just can’t fit them in. Between drinking all the water and waiting 30min before and after the day gets way from me. I have a shake in the morning like 8am and I’m still full by 2-3pm.

From what I remember your body can only process/ absorb a certain amount of protein at a time so any more would just be excreted out and a waste but check with your dietician to see what they say

On 07/14/2022 at 21:57, SleeverSk said:

From what I remember your body can only process/ absorb a certain amount of Protein at a time so any more would just be excreted out and a waste but check with your dietician to see what they say

Ok, thank you! I guess that makes sense. It’s the same with vitamins. I sure wish it was feasible though. Would make reaching my protein goal so much easier!

On 7/15/2022 at 12:02 PM, Edmira said:

Ok, thank you! I guess that makes sense. It’s the same with Vitamins. I sure wish it was feasible though. Would make reaching my Protein goal so much easier!

Are you adding protein to your water ? You could try that to get it in.

I have isopure unflavored and to be honest and probably an unpopular opinion, it is GROSS. I need to add it to things that mask the flavor.

What if you did the clear protein drinks? They are not thick at all so maybe they won’t fill you up.

I was told it's ok post-op to add powder to your Shakes because you drink so slowly your body has time to absorb it. Definitely ask you nutritionist.

You can only absorb 30g of protein at a time so adding any additional protein is a waste per my dietician. Maybe try protein water?

Hi all! I’m 8 days post op RNY and I have a question that I haven’t found the answer to while googling. I’ll call my nutritionist tomorrow and ask but just wondering if it’s possible to add Protein Powder to my pre-mixed shakes? Or is that too much Protein at once? I’m having a hard time drinking as many Protein Shakes as I need but I just can’t fit them in. Between drinking all the Water and waiting 30min before and after the day gets way from me. I have a shake in the morning like 8am and I’m still full by 2-3pm.

thats interesting, never thought about that, but the first thing i thought about was, its gonna back you up even faster. My dietician says the high protein does that. Im 8 mos out RNY, and thats my biggest struggle. I take daily stool softener along with laxative 2 times a week.

On 07/25/2022 at 19:36, cheryl o said:

thats interesting, never thought about that, but the first thing i thought about was, its gonna back you up even faster. My dietician says the high Protein does that. Im 8 mos out RNY, and thats my biggest struggle. I take daily stool softener along with laxative 2 times a week.

I don’t need that problem! Thanks for the input.