Back to protein shakes.....five year AFTER RNY?

So let me explain. This last December was my 5 year anniversary of my surgery. With in the first two years I got down to 150 lbs and stayed there for another one year...then the bounce back weight hit. Now I am happy at 160. No problemo there  In fact, if I remember right my signature goal weight is 160..lol. I have not been here in a while.

Next month I turn 50. I have also been going through post menopause pretty darn hard. And besides all that had really had some cognitive issues. I thought most of it was pre-menopause stuff but after seeing a psychiatrist, being evaluated, talking about the past etc etc...I was diagnosed ADHD. Well, I started the meds for it and WOW! Night and day. Being self employed, I was not doing well and had a lot of stress due to my whole "executive functioning" issues. I feel normal for the first time in my life. I'd had ADHD my whole life but back as a teen it really wasn't out there yet. Every GP I went to diagnosed me as depressed. I NEVER BEEN DEPRESSED MY WHOLE LIFE! They always tried putting me on anti-depressants....Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin....you name it. Within 2-3 days I would stop the drug. Made me worse.  

Anywho...here's the problem. Eating. I can't eat. I tried the only non-stimulant drug for ADHD and my hands and feet swelled up like balloons.  So I had to go to the tradition ADHD route. They put me on a new drug that's a stimulant. My brain is finally quiet. My husband says I don't look like "a deer in headlights" when he tries to have a conversation anymore. I can finally understand everything and my memory is back. I try to eat because I know I have to...but I may not be getting enough protein. I always have RTD shakes (35 mg) in the fridge. Should I be drinking at least one a day? I am dropping weight, yeah I'm not complaining but I don't want to suffer health wise. 

what does everyone think?

In your case, those protein shakes seem like an excellent idea. 

Ditto to the previous response.

If you weren't struggling to eat I would say no but since that is not the case.

Sounds like a great way to supplement what you are eating to counter the effects of the medication.

I drink shakes a few times a week... it's just easier sometimes and living in an area that gets triple digit temps it's a way to still get protein without turning on the oven. 

Happy you received a diagnosis finally!! 

Best to you, Michelle "Shelly"

It certainly can't hurt. I still supplement with a protein shake daily and I'm 9 years post-op.

We are sorry to hear all you are going through.  Protein shakes are a great idea. I am 10 years out and I still drink  Premiere Protein shakes.

Good Luck and keep us posted on how you are doing

Thanks everyone! Good 'ol common sense. But I do love the decrease in appetite. lol

I'll be  years out next month, and I have one or two protein shakes a day.  My surgeon said I would need to have the protein drinks or protein powder in some way for the rest of my life.

I have a hot protein drink every morning.  I'm 6 years post RNY.  There are days when my pouch doesn't want solid food and I have more liquid protein.

Getting the protein in is non-negotiable.  There are times I'm not "hungry" but I eat hard boiled egg, Greek yogurt (without sugared fruit added) , cheese - something easy to fix and get some protein in that way.

It may be that your appetite "levels out" when you have been on your ADHD neds fir a while.

Best wishes,

Penny