What does "protein forward" mean?

tried googling it but no answers...  I am in that last three day waiting period, bored and anxious as hell, reading every last post on this forum.

Always eat your protein first.....is the protein forward rule. 

I have been reading OH posts for almost four years and am still learning.  For example, recently found out there's such a thing as KETO strips.  Bargain alert posts are always appreciated; speaking of that, anybody know if and when Bariatric Advantage has special offers...need me some caramel calcium chews; correction...want me some caramel calcium chews.  You are ready, your knowledge is power, you have prepared well, all of which will help things go just fine.  Really fine.

I know, knowledge IS power!  I watched a YouTube video of someone who used a tiny drink called New Whey, then before jumping in and ordering I researched it to discover that it is made from beef collagen, which is not really what I need.  Good thing I am a data gatherer at heart.

i got some calcium chews at Fred Meyer that sure taste like caramel.  Store brand.

I have tried but never found Calcium CITRATE chews (keyword Citrate) in any store.  I don't know what kind of store is a Fred Meyer (??), but I do know what kind of calcium is instructed from my post-op manual as follows:   "Each day, take CALCIUM CITRATE (not calcium carbonate)  chewables or petite pill, must contain Vitamin D, take 1200-1500 mg, no more than 500-600 mg at a time, a minimum of 2 hours after a multivitamin."  

Why do you have to wait 2 hours after your multivitamin to take your calcium? I have never heard that before.

The explanation I was given was "calcium inhibits iron absorption if you are taking a multivitamin that contains iron."

Interesting. Most multivitamins contain calcium and iron which is why people are generally told to take IRON 2 hours after the multivitamin, not the other way around. I take my iron with vitamin c right before bed.

Thanks, Laura. I will convey your point and see what is said about it at my next follow-up appointment.  I also have to remember to ask them regarding the Vitamin B Complex as maybe being too excessive as a daily dose they recommend.  Yep, always learning.

So what about Caltrate? 1200 mg, I could take half at a time.  Also has D in it, only about $8 for 60.