Protein Powder Question
First off ... GOOD MORNING Everyone!
I have a couple of questions concerning Protein Powder.
First: I want to add protein powder to things I'm eating to ensure I'm getting enough protein in the beginning. (yes I'm afraid of hair loss!) I'm ok with protein shakes and have a good one from GNC that is chocolate flavoured. I'm looking for an unflavoured one. Can anyone recommend their favourite that can be mixed into things like soup, yogurt, cream of wheat...etc. Also where did you buy it?
Second: I'm going to ask the surgeon as well but in the mean time does anyone know if we can add protein powder in the first 7 days? I'm guessing no from my post surgery dietician book but honestly I'm a bit confused. It looks like strictly it will only be clear liquids???
Hope everyone has a fabulous day !!!
Kimmy in Canada
2017: Aug 16: Referral -- Sep 14: Orientation - Oct 5: Nurse - Oct 23: D/SW/N 2018: Feb 21: D/SW/N - Mar 12: Internist - Mar 23: D/SW - Apr 5: App't with Surgeon - Apr 23: Post-Op Class - May 3: Pre-op Admin in Hospital - May 22: SURGERY
I was drinking Premier Protein right out of the gate. I also add unflavored protein powder to my soups, and whatever else I was eating. I got the unflavoured from the Bulk Barn so you can buy as little or as much as you want. I didn't use this for very long and still have a bin of it in the cupboard.
THANKS Ginny! I'm going to stop by there to check it out!!!
Kimmy in Canada
2017: Aug 16: Referral -- Sep 14: Orientation - Oct 5: Nurse - Oct 23: D/SW/N 2018: Feb 21: D/SW/N - Mar 12: Internist - Mar 23: D/SW - Apr 5: App't with Surgeon - Apr 23: Post-Op Class - May 3: Pre-op Admin in Hospital - May 22: SURGERY
For the first week Guelph told me clear fluids, so I wasn't allowed any protein drinks.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Depends on which program I was only on clear fluids for 2 days, then added protein powder to my soup, yogurt etc., I also purchased the splash protein powder from GNC it's clear, and still use it sometimes especially if I'm going to be out and about on a weekend and might miss a meal, I wish I'd bought less of the unflavoured protein as I still have a lot left, but have been thinking about trying smoothies in the morning so will be able to add to that.
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;