I am 3 weeks post op. I am sick of my shakes. I am now eating HIGH protein foods such as eggs, chicken, peanut butter, ect. My surgeon mentioned how I dont need as much protein anymore. What is your experience? When did you stop drinking them if at all?Are the foods Im eating enough protein? I would appreciate the input

My surgeon says a minimum of 60 grams of Protein daily, so if you are getting whatever amount your surgeon recommends in the foods you are eating, you don't need to add the Protein Powder. Once I started eating regular food I didn't need them. Now that I'm getting some restriction I am adding a little back in again. I really am not a fan of the protein powders, so if I can get my protein in other forms, I prefer to!

If you are interested I track my food, calories, protein, Water, exercise, etc., on dailyplate.com. I think it is a great resource and a great way to keep track.

i think you can get your required Protein via food - but i will add one to the mix on days when it's too hot to eat; don't feel like cooking; or am in a rush.

i like the muscle milk ready to go ones...

my dr suggests that 50-60g of protein each day for 'me' is perfectly fine & easy to accomplish.

I like a protein shake early before breakfast, too tight to eat early in the am. Regular food the rest of the day unless I have busy evening at gym and don't feel lik cooking late I will just have a protein shake. I like the EAS vanilla, mixes well with fruit and crystal lite for a fruity taste andI always use 1% milk, fozen bananas make it my "sweet" toothe for the day. luv my band:thumbup:

Since surgery I can't get myself to injest another protein shake. Dr. Rumbaut gave me an Isopure 40g protein drink which is kind of like a Gatorade-type drink and I have one a day to supplement my protein intake. You can get them at GNC and they're onsale this week.

Thanks! Ya I heard about those...ill have to try one. I get a LOT of protein from scrambled eggs with fat free cheese (30g) every morning and I eat a lot of chicken and other high protein foods...hope this is ok!

I'm a big fan of BumbleBee Light Chunk Tuna (in water). 4oz has 26g protein and only 100 calories and tastes better than a protein shake. When on mushies, its not bad pureed with a little LF mayo.