Question:
Has anyone chose to use protein supplements past 6 weeks?

Anyone out there who has continued to use protein supplements *alone* past 6 weeks post op? I'm curious to know if you are using the protein supplements by themselves or with your meals (veggies, fruits, nuts, grains, etc).    — yourdivaness (posted on November 26, 2002)

November 26, 2002
I am at 10 weeks and I drink a 8oz Protein powder & non-fat milk drink almost every morning. I can't seem to tolerate solid food in the a.m. (couldn't pre-surgery either).
   — Carole J.

November 26, 2002
You asked for alone, but also "with" food. So, I'll throw my answer out, discard if it isn't what you're looking for. 8 yrs out, still use protein supps, still eat food. Always will.
   — vitalady

November 26, 2002
Almost 9 months post op and still use protein supps everyday. All varieties. Still eat regular food also. Will continue for the rest of my life... variety is the key!
   — Kelly L.

November 27, 2002
I'm 16 months post-op and eat a protein bar every morning for breakfast, and regular food for lunch and dinner. Three or four days a week I drink a protein shake for my afternoon snack.
   — LLinderman

November 27, 2002
Hi H: I use a protein supplement religiously every morning, Designer Whey Protein 35 grams of protein in two scoops mixed with water. In addition, for my meals throughout the day, I will eat turkey lunch meat, ham lunch meat, and a lot of cheese. I cannot tolerate regular chicken or turkey yet, although I am trying turkey today, lol. Cheese was always the easiest. I also love low-fat ricotta cheese, which is low in calories and loaded with protein. I love it! I eat peanuts, peanut butter, and prior to WLS ate no red meat. Now I can eat 1/2 of a pork chop and ham. They go down much easier than chicken or fish. I also love a bit of salad with tuna fish, hard boiled eggs (cannot eat scrambled eggs anymore yet), and a few cheese cubes. Delicious. But it seems I would never be able to get the required 55 grams of protein without the shakes. The small portions I eat do not give me enough. My doctor actually encourages protein shakes, so no problem there. Good luck.
   — Grace H.