Post Op Protein

[jdmillerxx]

Hi y’all! I got gastric bypass on 05/03 and I am feeling okay physically for the most part, but I am seriously struggling with meeting my protein goals. My doctor gave me a new list of foods I’m allowed to eat (tuna/salmon/chicken) along with the same things I was allowed in my pre-op diet. However, I have a big aversion to the protein shakes and just the thought of them makes me nauseous. I have been “eating” however I can barely even get 2 oz in at a time. My fluid intake is good but I am rarely hungry enough to take in food. Someone help. Feeling super discouraged because the lack of protein is making me feel super fatigued.

 

[missyinacage]

Have you tried the clear protein waters? That might be easier to stomach if you don't like the protein shakes. You can also add unflavored protein powder to soups etc. Good luck.

 

[NewChallenge]

Keep trying other kinds for protein shakes and protein waters and unflavored protein powders. I am 3 weeks out as of yesterday and I am starting to deal with the protein shakes better now. I still do not think they are good but I am getting all my protein in for the day. I even can get down ones that I could not at first try. I also have added some water to the protein shakes. the good part is I can get it down better the bad part is I have to drink more. Good luck with this. I can't wait for the day I can get the protein down without needing a shake or two every day. Good luck

 

[DCJanet]

Sorry to hear this. Have you tried Unjury? The chicken soup isn't too bad. There is also Bariwise and Protiwise soups (both on Amazon). I liked the Bariwise cream of tomato. There is also bone broth - Swansons sipping cups (rosemary lemon and other flavors) - really helped me over the hump some days though not as much protein as the shakes.
I know some people take ice and blend them - it didn't work for me. Other people I think froze them to get a "slushy" type effect - I never tried this.
I also recommend trying the protein waters (they were too sweet for me so I would dilute).
Also - vary the flavors of your protein shake - I was truly surprised I liked the Peaches and Cream and even more surprised that could barely tolerate the vanilla.
Good luck!

 

[Tokash]

Try unjury unflavored powder. You can add it to many things. I actually did not do protein shakes for several weeks post op as the churned my stomach something fierce and I spent more time telling myself that I would not throw up then time being able to actually eat. My team wasn't overly concerned with it and the farther out I got the easier it was to add them back in.