Hitting Protein Goals Without Shakes
It's totally doable! I stopped supplementing with shakes at about 3 weeks post-op - once I was able to get more than 60g a day via food, but my post-op plan didn't have a liquid stage. It was straight to soft-solids. I also wanted to get off them ASAP because I hate sweets and it was just gross to have to drink them. LOL.
It does take some advance planning but it was relatively simple for me. Breakfast typically consisted of an egg with a strip bacon and cheese. Then for lunch and dinner I made a very low-carb dinner. Pinterest has helped a lot with meal planning and recipe ideas.
VSG: 06/24/15 // Age: 35 // Height: 5'10" // Lost so far: 190 lbs
HW: 348 (before 2 week pre-op diet) // SW: 326 // CW: 158
TT/Lipo & BL/BA: 07/21/17 with Dr. Reish (NYC) BL/BA Revision: 01/11/18 with Dr. Reish (NYC) 
Unconventional Sleever & Low-Carb Lifer
Thanks for all of the great ideas everyone! I can def do the meatballs and some sort of crustless quiche concoction (not together, of course, haha).
High Weight: 307 Start Weight: 297 (11/5/15) Surgery Weight: 278 (4/20/16) Pre-Op: (-19) M1: (-24) M2: (-8) M3: (-10) M4: (-9) M5: (-7) M6: (-6) M7: (-7) M8: (-5) M9: (-4) M10: (-3) M11: (-5) CW: 185
"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations."
Just wanted to chime in and say I'm so thankful for this community! I'm 2 weeks post op and transitioning to soft foods. Was freaking out a bit because I haven't been able to hit my protein goals. Was hoping I could do this without protein shakes but after reading all your responses I realize I'm right on track from where I should be.
Lisa
VSG DATE 6/6/16 | SW 280 | CW 198 | GW 175 | HEIGHT 5'8 | AGE 55
ORIGINAL GOAL WEIGHT OF 175 MET: 12/6/17 (18 MONTHS POST OP)
NEW GOAL: LOSE 20 LB RE-GAIN
