Protein question...

what did you do to get in all of your protein the first few weeks? I'm having the hardest time. I can now add yogurt and cottage cheese to my foods but still want some suggestions. I ordered some unflavored protein powder but it's on backorder...figures!
Also where can I find greek yogurt??? Been told that it has more protein.

Thanks in advance!!!
Karen

I use EAS protein powder (vanilla), isopure and protein bullets (I have since heard the bullets aren't the right protein for WLS patients).  There is no way I could do it with just food.  BTW the unflavored protein I had by Unjury was really bad.  The vanilla is better and you can doctor it with the 25 cal swiss miss or other sf things.

Kelly

Thanks! I ordered just one packet of the unflavored from bariatric advantage to just give it a try...will try your suggestion!!!  The protein 'bullets' that I ordered I also ordered from b.a. but I only ordered a 4 pack...again just to try.
Thanks!!!
Karen

I got my protein powder from BJ's but someone told me the vitamin shop would let you sample some.  I hope you find something that works.
Kelly

Yikes...what now about the bullets? There is so much confusion....

Someone posted a link for me in the RNY forum that said the bullets are made from three different proteins.  Only Whey is good for WLS patients because it's absorbed faster.  It's only a 1/3 or less whey so I guess we don't absorb it. 

On the other hand some people swear by them.  I still have mine and I will use them until they are gone. 

Kelly

I use GNC 100% Whey protien (unflavored) althought they have other flavors... i mix that in a shaker jar with some ice and a can of tropicana light (5 calorie) orange ade... tastes great... just like a creamsicle... 2  scoops is 42 gms of protien

Hi Karen,
You can find the greek yogurt at Super Walmarts and Harris Teeter and Trader Joes.
Also soon after surgery I was mixing SF pudding and adding protein powder to it.
                                                            Annie

This morning I had soy milk and vanilla cream protein powder I bought the protein powder at HT 23 grams a scoop so I put in two scoops.I like to give myself a big does of protein in the morning.
                                                             Annie

Thank you guys, SO much...will write these suggestions on my grocery list! I did manage to get an Atkins shake down after 3 hours!! But that's only 15 gm of protein.....
Karen