I had my surgery on 3/23 and I am really struggling to get in my Protein. I literally gag on every Protein Drink I try. I did okay on the preop diet with the protein, but now I cannot get it down!! I have tried vanilla and chocolate and even bought powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored and tried mixing it with juice and still cannot get it down. It literally makes me gag. I have also tried Muscle Milk Cookies and Cream, Odwalla Protein drinks and Slim Fast low carb. I tried doctoring them up with Frozen Fruit and such but still no luck!

Any suggestions from others that have a hard time with the protein supplements? I can eat soft foods now so I try not to eat anything now that doesn't have protein but I'm still not getting enough protein.

not sure what you've tried but check these out: Atkins and EAS Advantage. try putting it in a blender with a bit of milk. it makes it thick and a bit richer and might change the texture enough if that is why you are gagging. if you don't have a blender, may i suggest the MAGIC BULLET?? it's fantastic!! good luck

I do have a blender and Magic Bullet (absolutely love the Bullet). Thanks for the suggestions.

I cannot have artificial sweetners, so my Dr. ok'd me having this, but i buy, carnation Breakfast essentials (no sugar added. it HAS sugar, but no EXTRA sugar to make it sweeter). it's in the blue box. made with F/F milk it is 13 grams of Protein, but i add 2 servings of liquid egg whites (found in the cold section next to egg beaters. each serving is 5 grams of protein and you DO NO TASTE IT!)

with the egg added to it, i end up with 23 grams per drink! it REALLY taste like chocolate milk. no yucky protein drink taste!

hope this helps!

That sounds promising. I'll check that out. Thanks!

I was told not to worry too much about getting all the protein in until I was on solid foods - and then it does become much easier. I too like the Atkins Advantage shakes (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry) and have one every morning. It works out well because my band is really tight in the morning and I need to drink my breakfast anyway. I eat refried beans, cheese, cottage cheese, tuna, ground turkey, ground beef. I keep track of my calories, protein, etc, on dailyplate.com and I usually am right at, or over, the 60 grams that my doctor wants me to get in each day. When I first started, I thought I would never be able to get in 60 a day, but it isn't as bad as it sounds. Good luck to you!! Becky

Try Wheybolic (Chocolate) from GNC and add a tbsp of PB and a few ice cubes...it's yummy.

Have you tried Isopure 0 carb? It's more like drinking kool aid than a shake, (I find the grape's the best) It's got 40 grams of protein per bottle, I usually cut it into 2 servings to avoid dumping.

I haven't tried the Isopure. I may have to check that out. I've seen a few posts where people like it. Thanks for the info.

Personally, I like the nectar brand chocolate truffle. It is sweet but has no sugar and in 8 ounces, you get 23 gms protein, Also just okay is the dutch chocolate by Isopure. You get 50 gms protein in 12 ounces. I agree it is a challenge to find a good protein drink, but once you find one you like, life sure is easier!

Have you tried any of the meal replacement soups, there are a lot on the market like optifast chicken soup or optislim tomato soup.

Going by my LEAN body mass, not my total body mass, I need about 60 grams a day. Most people overcalculate becuase they count their fat mass in as well. I can do 60 on real food so I dont supplement protein at all. I hate protein shakes too, they all make me want to hurl.

I dont count protein really at all, other than roughly occasionally just for interest sake. I must be getting enough, I'm lean but with muscles, I'm healthy, hair, nails and skin are fine, and I have plenty of energy. I dont think supplementing is really necessary unless you're too tight to get in enough solid food.

I cannot have artificial sweetners, so my Dr. ok'd me having this, but i buy, carnation breakfast essentials (no sugar added. it HAS sugar, but no EXTRA sugar to make it sweeter). it's in the blue box. made with F/F milk it is 13 grams of protein, but i add 2 servings of liquid egg whites (found in the cold section next to egg beaters. each serving is 5 grams of protein and you DO NO TASTE IT!)

with the egg added to it, i end up with 23 grams per drink! it REALLY taste like chocolate milk. no yucky protein drink taste!

hope this helps!

I also do the CIB no sugar added but I add 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk for 8 grams of protein. can't taste the dry milk.

good luck

I take 1 - 11oz Atkins Chocolate Protein Shake and add 2 scoops of Isopure Natural Chocolate Protein Powder to it...Tastes just like an In-and-Out Choc Milk Shake.

That combo gives you 75 grams of protein for only 6 carbs... What a deal.

-BSG

Going by my LEAN body mass, not my total body mass, I need about 60 grams a day. Most people overcalculate becuase they count their fat mass in as well. I can do 60 on real food so I dont supplement protein at all. I hate protein shakes too, they all make me want to hurl.

I dont count protein really at all, other than roughly occasionally just for interest sake. I must be getting enough, I'm lean but with muscles, I'm healthy, hair, nails and skin are fine, and I have plenty of energy. I dont think supplementing is really necessary unless you're too tight to get in enough solid food.

Thats all fine and good but the thread starter is less than a month out from surgery not 4 years. They still need to count their protein and can't eat all foods yet.

Do you post just to see your own accomplishments?

Hey Kathy! Try the Oh32 from The Vitiman Shoppe there on Cooper, they have them pre-mixed. Are you still on the shake? For how much longer? After the 23 of this month I have to stop drinking them. Since I will be on full foods at that point. Good Luck. We need to plan lunch some time. I think Jason's by the mall would be good! ~ Mis