Who still uses supplements?

Hi everybody!!! I lurk alot and don't post (so sorry) but I do check on everyone. Everyone is doing so well!!! I was just wondering if anyone was still doing protein supplements. My nut told me to get in 70-100 grams of protein a day. Well, I was (all through food) but went to the surgeon last week and they still want me to supplement until I'm 2 years out. They said even if I'm getting at least 70 from food that I'm not absorbing!! Grrr. I wish I could get a straight answer. Of course, I'm going to follow what my surgeon says but was just curious was to what everyone else is doing. What type and how much if any are you consuming? Thanks Denise

yep I have my shake in the am every day I can not eat early makes me sick

I have my shake every morning, but the dietician said that I should cut back on the protein. I do i scoop whey protein, carnation instant breakfast O sugar added and 8 oz. skim milk. The rest I get from food. Jeanne

yes, I have one protein drink each am to supplement my protien intake prefer that to a regular breakfast anyway. Sher

I have a scoop in my hot ****o most nights. Each doc is different because mine doesn't want me to have them anymore, but I still do one a day most days. I am vain and I love my full head of hair! Have a good one. Jenni

every surgeon is different...mine didn't want us to use protein shakes at all, wanted us to get our protein from real food....but i do a protein bar a day....at least one sometimes more....they are just so handy.... Ruth Ann

I do at least one if not two protein drinks a day. Usually it is chocolate Unjury with light soy milk. I might could get my protein in without it but I like that late night snack of protein. My physcian/surgeon doesn't care how you get the protein in, just that you do. Julia

Thanks everyone!! It's funny how each surgeon is different. I'm going to try and research this more. There has to be some type of rationale for the differences. You all look great!!! Denise

hello Denise!!!! Missed seeing your beautiful face!! I still do protein shake at least once a day and sometimes twice depending on the protein my fussy Ethel pouch will let me eat. Meat is still not her favorite for sure, but I do cheese, cottage cheese and SHRIMP Yummm....I do shrimp in a salad almost everyday with Balsamic salad spritzer and greens and strawberries and Salad Pizzazz with dried cherries, cranberries and pecans another yum....I average 80-100 grams of protein a day. Glad to know you lurk but really have missed you...you are such a success story! Love in Him, Joan

You are always so sweet!!! I am going to try and post more. I have been really busy with school and am out now so have lots more free time. I've missed you all!!! Denise ps - My surgeon wants me to take 1-2 supplemental protein sources a day to get at least 50 from supps. He wants me to do this until I am 2 years out. Which will be in about 11 mos. So good to hear from you!!!