I just started the mushy stage and am wondering how I'm supposed to get all 70 gms of Protein in at this stage? I'm so used to drinking the shakes to get the protein and knew I could control my calorie intake but how do I do that with food without stretching my pouch? I really struggle with forcing myself to eat especially since I'm not really hungry.

Any advice would be appreciated.

weel i drink 11oz can of worldwide pure protien shake.....its 35 grams of protien and only 170 cal. 2aday and u are good for a total of 70grams of protein and 340 cal....

Wow! You have to have 70 grams? They told me at least 50. So I drink a 30 gram protein suppliment. It's ready-made and called "Premier". Comes in little juice like boxes and available at Costco. I believe they are 160 calories with 1 gram of sugar. The rest you could get from scrambled eggs (6 each), milk 8 oz (6.3), cheddar cheese (my fav!) 3.5 oz (25), etc. There's a really good book that has become my best friend. It's simply"Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies". Has lots of ideas and recipes you might enjoy. Good luck!

I like the Quaker Oatmeal Weight Control. It has added protein, and if you make it w/ milk instead of water, it has about 20 grams of protein.

Yes, even now I have to supplement my food intake with two Protein shakes a day to get in my 80 grams of protein.

I use the IDS Multi Pro whey protein isolate in belgian chocolate flavor (whey protein concentrate has lactose and doesn't blend well at all!) powder and one scoop in Water gives me 26 grams of protein, about 4 grams of carbs and really helps fulfill my daily Vitamin requirements too.

I am now at that perfect spot (have been since my last fill) and my food intake is almost nil--so we have to take care of our bodies for the rest of our lives--protein supplements just come with the territory, m'dear! :biggrin:

Protein based baby food is good when you still don't have much of an appetite.

Other good protein mushie choices:

Refried Beans blended (or any kind of beans)

Canned chicken or tuna blended in blender with with FF mayo or dresing

Oatmeal or cream of wheat cooked in skim milk instead of Water

( I also saw on this site somewhere, a suggestion for canned chicken and Tostitos brand spinach dip blended together and I thought that was pretty yummy)

You can still supplement with shakes but try to get your stomach accostomed to thicker foods as much as possible.

Don't worry about stretching your pouch, just eat a little at a time and you will be fine. This it a time to learn to listen to your body & retrain yourself to eat slowly with small bites. I could only handle about a 1/2 cup of food at at time when I first went on mushies. Measure that much out and eat slowly and the band will tell you when you've had enough. Your pouch is not going to stretch unless you consitently ignore the full signals and continue to overeat.

Is the Premier from Cost co good?? How expensive is it?

Thanks,

Amy

I have not tried the Premier, but I am familiar (and a fan of ) Worldwide Shakes. They come in 21g and 35g versions. The Vitamin Shoppe ($2.79 each here in Maryland) and GNC ($2.99 each) carry the 35's in chocolate and vanilla. Strawberry, Banana Cream, and Cookies n' Cream in 35's are offered by both online. I started drinking it when my sister told me about it. We found it at Trader Joe's for $2.29 for the 35's and $1.69 for the 21's, in both chocolate and vanilla. I buy it there. Even on the mushy stage I was told to continue protein shakes so I had no trouble getting in my protein. I did some of the same things already mentioned (refried beans mixed with a little pulverized salsa, heat in microwave 2 minutes and put Kraft fat free shredded cheese on top when it comes out; runny instant oatmeal made with skim milk; instant mashed potatoes with fat free gravy; applesauce; creamy tuna or egg salad made with light mayo and a little mustard; Lipton noodle soup with chicken broth, not pieces). Even the fat freed refried beans and fat free cheese have protein. Good luck with your journey.:biggrin: