Protein?

Hi January WLS, Are you getting the right amount of proteins? I am getting between 75 and 101 grams proteins a day. I know everyone maybe in different stages of eating/drinking. I am not using any protein shakes Yeah! Here is examples of how I am getting my proteins: 16 ozs of skim milk(18grams)+ 3ozs of powder milk(8grams) = 26g Proteins I use the milk for am and pm snack. Takes 30 minutes to sip 8 ozs Breakfast: 4 ozs of Oatmeal with 3 ozs of powder milk= 12g Proteins Lunch: 3 ozs Tuna/egg salad=28g Proteins Ritz 100 calorie snack mix= 2g Proteins Total lunch= 30g proteins Supper: 3ozs ham, pinto beans, and cheese=22g Proteins 1oz spinach=2g proteins Bedtime snack: 4ozs SF FF chocolate jello pudding=4g Proteins Total for the day=96 grams of Proteins. Let me know how you are doing and if you need any suggestions of getting your proteins. Congrads to all January WLS Friends. Tammie G. loving WLS

Hi Tammie, When were you able to eat that stuff and keep it down? I am still having trouble with getting a couple ounces of anything per hour.

Hun, it really all depends on where you are in the recovery process and how your individual body is adapting to the change. Me? I can't eat those 100 calorie snack bags....tried yesterday and it went down fine but within 30 minutes of me finishing I was nauseated and I started to . However I can eat tortillas (warmed to a crisp) or tortilla chips (corn) with no problem. A lot of folks here cannot do that yet. Some rely on eggs and others can't stand the texture. Hang in there... you will eventually find your comfort level and be able to get in things that you never thought you could! HTH! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. Weight- 257/230/146 BMI- 44.1/39.5/25 Height- 5' 4" Surgery Date: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

I am doing a very similar tactic as you. I get most of my protein in from natural food sources. However whenever I am eating something that is high in carbs like potatoes (mashed made with lactaid and FF butter substitute) I add in a scoop of flavorless protein powder to make it work eating. I definitly do not want to deprive myself of my favorite foods. KWIM? The only days I am relaying on my protein drinks now are on days where I might have not felt good or I had gotten sick and lost a meal. Then at night I will get in a shake to make up for the loss. Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. Weight- 257/230/146 BMI- 44.1/39.5/25 Height- 5' 4" Surgery Date: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Can I ask where do you get tasteless protien? Jenn

Oh that's an easy one.... BariatricEating.com Jamie