Gosh guys, I'm needing some help, my sleeve was Friday morning I can't seem to get my protein in....because it's all nasty. Any ideas what I can do??

Thanks

The BariatricPal Store carries a huge selection of Bariatric-friendly Protein drinks at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders.

Here are some popular options:

BariatricPal Protein ONE: MultiVitamin, Calcium, Iron, Fiber & Meal Replacement from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/brand_bariatricpal

Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder Sampler Variety Bag - All 17 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/syntrax-nectar-protein-powder-sampler-variety-bag-all-17-flavors

GENEPRO Medical Grade Unflavored Protein Powder - 3rd Generation! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/genepro/products/genepro-medical-grade-unflavored-protein-powder-3rd-generation

Bariatric Advantage HPMR High Protein Meal Replacement - Available in 8 Flavors! from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powders/products/bariatric-advantage-high-protein-meal-replacement

Protein tubs from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-powder-tubs

Protein Smoothies from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/smoothies

Hot Protein Drinks & Soups are great alternatives to protein shakes:

Hot Protein Drinks: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/hot-protein-drinks

Hot Protein Soups: https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/soups-bouillons-broths

It can be challenging at first. The first couple of days I barely ‘ate’ a thing. My surgeon was ok if I didn’t reach my goals as long as I was making an effort & getting closer but that was my surgeon.

I found the shakes disgusting & found them a struggle to drink. I had one a day & diluted it in an attempt to make them more palatable. I also had cream soups, consommés & bone broths (though I found them very salty). I discovered a high protein drinking yoghurt, after my liquid stage unfortunately, but you can make your own simply by adding milk to a suitable yoghurt (use the yoghurt you are allowed in the purée stage) & blend. Milk is also an easy protein source. Try some of the unflavoured protein powders & add them to soup or milk. There’s also protein waters you can try.

Yeah, my surgeon was mostly concerned that I could get my liquids in. I found low salt bone broth and 2 cups was 20g of protein. It was so comforting all warmed up. Just keep trying and drinking. Warm drinks like herbal tea felt good too.

Thanks for all the helpful information, I'm heading over to the Bariat. store to see what all they got.

21 minutes ago, Slim Shot said:

Thanks for all the helpful information, I'm heading over to the Bariat. store to see what all they got.

Thanks for your question - my sleeve was 9/9/22 and I, too, am really struggling with pain and getting all my goals. I like Premier Protein - pre made shakes are okay - but my favorite is their chocolate powder which I put in milk (usually 4oz at a time). It’s nice to be able to control the amount. I find that anything that’s more than 4oz is too much and just makes me feel overwhelmed. Good luck on your journey!

Hi J

The struggle is real, I should have gone with the chocolate protein powder instead of the plain. I'm not getting in no protein, I feel pretty bad no energy. I'm going to order something from the Bariatric store.

This is my go to protein, before and now after surgery. The flavors are so good, and they mix easy.

https://1stphorm.com/collections/protein/products/level-1