Need help meeting protein goals

I am 3 months postop and have lost 40 lbs. It seems like everything I am supposed to eat feels stuck in my esophagus or makes me vomit no matter how much I put it through the food processor or make it moist. (e.g. chicken, eggs, steak). The things I can tolerate are protein supplements like shakes or bars or things I shouldn't eat like potatoe chips or animal crackers. Help! I need some recipes that might work.

Valerie, Have you called your surgeon to let him know about this? If so, what did he/she say? If not, please give the office a call and let them know. They can probably figure out if there is a problem or not. How man proetin shakes are you doing a day? Where you aren't getting food in, you might want to try for 3-4 shakes at 30 grams protein each to make sure you're getting it in. What kind of protein do you use? The best type of protein for us post-ops is whey protein. Good luck to you. Suzen

The one thing that helped me keep up with my protein intake was string cheese. It worked for me.....hope it helps!

Valerie, Hey neighbor! I am from Rockland. I am only 6 mos post op, but I remember eating a lot of chili and cheese early on. I have a Braun hand blender and would give chili and stuff like that a quick zap and it smoothed it out a lot. I also drink a protein shake just about every day. By far the best one I have found is Alpine Milk Chocolate from Bariatric Eating.com. What also works for me is Cottage Cheese. 10 grams of protein for a 1/2 cup and it tastes great to me. Hopefully that helps a bit. Jim.

I have family in Whitman! Anyways Im doing a lot of string cheese, feta cheese and I found some EXCELLENT tasting protein shakes, etc on this one web site. You HAVE to check it out - and then check out her recipies www.BariatricEating.com