Protein?

I have a question about protein and how much I should be getting daily after surgery. I'm also curious about where I can get it from. Obviously I can get it from meats,eggs,cheeses dairy and so on. But how about protein bars and protein drinks? Can I have those? And also should I be trying to add more fiber to my diet. I haven't had surgery yet. I just had a few little diet questions. Thank you

-peyton

Hi Peyton. I love your name!

I know that you can drink protein shakes after surgery. I did hear a few people say not to buy in bulk because your tastes (and ability to tolerate) changes after surgery. 

I have been trying the different protein drinks out there. So far my favorite is muscle milk (not the light). I like the chocolate and I think the regular only has a few calories more but keeps me full until lunch if I eat it for breakfast. 

My surgeon gave me a whole list of protein drinks and how many grams of protein they are. I tried one yesterday that had 30 grams but my belly was super cranky after I ate it. 

In terms out how much protein, I think that is based on your body weight. 

For me, the NUT said if I have DS it would probably be in the 90 G a day range. 

I don't know the official answer but I think at some point you are going to want to make sure you are getting plenty of it to keep things moving or bulk it up depending on your needs. I think the others will be able to better answer this questions. Best of luck to you. 

Thank you so much!

Before surgery, I tried a lot of different ones.  I bought a lot of one particular brand, after surgery, I couldn't keep it down.  I kept trying after surgery.  I finally landed with Unjury Medical Grade Protein.  It is what works for me.  I did my first protein bar a couple of months ago. 

I do 3 protein shakes a day and 1 protein greek yogurt a day, then food.

Fiber is important but not to worry about right after surgery.

You will have to try several protein drinks. I tried four or five and settled on Syntax Nectar protein drinks. Fuzzy Navel, cappuccino and chocolate truffle are my favs. 

Also, don't expect to do 90 right after surgery. It takes time to get there. Some people get to 90 faster than others. Protein shakes can help you with that while your stomach is healing. 

I have not found a protein shake that I love.  Muscle Milk high protein is the only one I can tolerate.  And I eat a lot of Greek yogurt.  I am trying every "regular" source of protein- meat, poultry, cheese, eggs- so I don't have to rely on the shakes.  Blechhhhhh.  Also, there is Isopure 40 grams protein, which is a clear drink, fruity flavors.  Made me gag as well.  Many have suggested putting the protein powders into foods to boost your protein intake.  I haven't tried that yet.

30 by 30, 60 by 60 and 90 by 90 with more than that for life.

Chike was one protein shake I could tolerate (very very cold water).  It had more carbs than others, but I had to make that trade off to get in the protein until I could eat more.

Almost 4 years out I got away from shakes and made "cake shakes" for a long time.  Then I quit those.  Now I am trying to lose about 5 lbs so I'm back on the cake shakes to keep me off the damned candy.  I am a candy addict.

~Becky

 

You have probably already answered this somewhere but, I missed it, what is a cake shake?

MY DOCTOR TOLD ME TO GET IN 100 GRAMS A DAY. I GET IN MORE THAN THAT. I AM 8 WEEKS POST OP. I DON'T DRINK SHAKES OR SHOTS TO GET MY PROTEIN IN. I EAT FOOD THAT IS PROTEIN ALL DAY LONG. THAN AT NIGHT I GET TO EAT POTATO OR VEGGIES. AT FIRST I HAD TO DO PROTEIN SHOTS THOUGH BECAUSE I COULDN'T EAT ENOUGH. THE GENERAL RULE OF THUMB IS 30 GRAMS 30 DAYS..60 GRAMS 60 DAYS..90 GRAMS 90 DAYS.