Confussed: Need help about protein; Surgeon's office doesn't believe in protein shakes

My surgeon's office and nutritionist does not believe in protein shakes. Even the ones that are low calorie. I am having a hard time getting protein in my diet. The nutritionist said I don't need a lot of protein. I feel full instantly and then hungry 1/2 later. Any advice on the protein issue?

THE FIRST FEW MONTHS HAD I NOT DONE THE SHAKES i WOULD NOT HAVE MET MY PROTEIN QUOTA EITHER. IT IS A PERSONAL CHOICE IF IT WERE ME I WOULD HAVETHE SHAKES. WHY DOES HE NOT WANT YOU TO USETHEM? THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IN THE AMOUNT OF PROTEIN NEEDED AT FIRST WITHOUT THEM. GOOD LUCK JOYCE

The surgeon said he wants protein from food, not from shakes. Of course, I cannot get in the protein because I get too full. The nutritionist said portein is overrated. She told me to mix 2 oz of protein with 2 oz of carbs for every meal. I know there is no way I am getting my protein in. I would say I only have about 20 grams of protein a day. I lost 23 pounds the first month. I weigh myself tomorrow. I think I only lost about 10-12 pounds this month. I am not super heavy. I am around the 200 mark. But, I was wondering if the lack of protein is causing a slow weight loss. My internist said the slower, the better. The nutritionist said the first month, an average is 20-30 pounds. Then, every month following should be an average of 1-2 pounds a week. So, I am right in range. Sandra

Hi, First off.......its head hunger, keep drinking your water. You should look into a decent protein drink. It will take you some time to start to go back to solid foods that are high in protein, you need to take something.