Question:
why would my doc tell me protein drinks are bad and where do i get my protein i need
— Danielle15 (posted on July 2, 2008)
July 2, 2008
Hi Danielle,
My doctor thought that the protein drink I was using was giving me the
runs....he took me off of it going into my second week. He told me to eat
chicken in very tiny pieces and eggs to get the extra protein. Of course,
I did not get as much protein as the drink had, but this is my 6th week and
I am fine. I also drank more milk and ate more yogurt once the runs were
gone....
— joycemarra
July 2, 2008
My Dr. has never said that protein drinks are bad. But, he has said he
does not want me to use them in place of meals. He wants me to eat real
food instead of just having 3 protein drinks. They are ok as a supplement
or as an occasional meal.
— itsjust4me
July 2, 2008
Your Dr does not want you to rely on Protien Drinks to get the protein you
need....you should be getting your Pri\otein from Fush...ground
ment....g\chicken...turkey.....pork......get you a calorie counter book and
it will also show the amount of protein for each food .......you should be
getting at least 65 grams a day and whatever you do don't drink with your
meals and chew your food to mush.......Pam / Ft Worth
Bandster Bites [email protected]
— pphillips4720aol.com
July 2, 2008
Some are, but some aren't. You have to be careful which type you use. You
want to avoid high carbs and sugars. Look for ones with higher protein
content and the lowest carbs. Your best bet is to either look at
recommended ones here in the forums or ask at your local GNC/Vitamin Store,
etc. I personally like one called New-Whey, which is a liquid gel you can
drink straight or mix with water if you want to dilute it. It comes in a
clear plastic tube (looks like a test tube with a screw cap); it gives you
42 g of protein in one serving with NO carbs, sugar or fat; it actually
tastes pretty good with no aftertaste (grape, orange, blue raspberry, fruit
punch); and you can get it down in 4 swallows. Plus the container is
indestructible so you can stick it in your purse, etc.
— suezahn4me
July 2, 2008
Because he wants you to stay fuller, longer with chunky WLS appropriate
foods. Although protein drinks will give you the protein you need for the
most part, they go right through our pouch/stoma quickly and we will get
hungry again quickly.
They should be used as the exception, rather than the rule in our post op
life in times of lots of restriction or early post operatively. Certainly
as a meal replacement, not a snack.
Tracking helps too.
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
July 2, 2008
Did he mean a bad meal replacement? Although protein drinks are high in
protein, they may also be high in sugar and/or calories. They don't fill a
pouch for too long. Maybe this is what he means. Perhaps he wants you to
stay away from the "diet" mentality that some of us have.
Learning how to eat just out of surgery is the best habit to form. Good
Luck.
— bariatricdivalatina
July 2, 2008
basically alot of the protien drinks have way too much sugar in them. I
know most people think! there all the jucies out there are so good for you
BUT there again there are too much sugar in them that is why the Dr's tell
you do NOT drink the juices. Even tomatoe juice and V-8. loaded with
sugars.
— obx100
July 2, 2008
My surgeon doesn't like his patients to drink calories. Period. The
exception was the first couple weeks when all you can do is have liquids.
It's not so difficult getting your protein. Besides meats, all dairy
products and eggs as well as beans have good amounts of protein. I'm a
firm believer in using food for nutrition rather than relying on
supplements - including protein bars - even as meal replacement. I'm older
(42) and cook. It just takes a little planning, and a lot of the time I
make enough to have leftovers for lunch. I truly believe the body does
better when it's given food to use. I have used protein smoothies after
long or intense workouts once or twice and they give me the runs but when I
eat food I don't have that problem. I'm nearly 4.5 years out and have lost
and maintained just fine without using protein drinks or meal replacements.
— Linn D.
July 2, 2008
Ever see what whey is and worse what they add to it? You get the right
amount of protein in meat. I can't eat all that meat in one day...Not in
three meals...not in 6...I stay full on dense protein like meat a lot
longer than protein I drink...Plus eating meat ensures that I am getting a
quality protein, unlike anything you can get in a bag or canister. I only
used protein when I first had surgery 4 years ago and when I am trying to
lose a little winter weight. I have been drinking a protein powder in my
cofee to replace carbs from the vnilla fru fru I used to use. It's about
the same calories and now I get protein coffee and can skip breakfast as I
sometimes just don't have time to fuss! Plus some proteins add a ton of
extra vits and minerals that you don't ned if you are taking your
vitamins...The fake sweeteners in some of the powders are just bad for you
too. But then again...steroids and antibiotics in meats aren't that great
for us either...nor is veggies and pesticides...or chlorine and meds in
water...Even the air we breathe is no longer good for us...but we need
it...and some people can only get enough protein with supplements...It's
better than none or not enough in my humble opinion. I'm actaully with your
doc on this though...I'd much rather eat my protein in real (natural) foods
and stay fuller longer....But for now...I gotta have my protein latte in
the morning! LOL
— .Anita R.
July 4, 2008
Please be aware that most WLS professionals recommend not taking in more
than 25g protein in one sitting. It can have negative effects on your
kidneys. Sometimes with the liquids or gels there is a tendency to slam
too much protein in at once and your body isn't supposed to process that
way. Especially with the liquid or gels that speed the protein into your
system. It's really not difficult at all to get all the protein you need
daily from food sources as others have mentioned. It's just a new routine
to get used to. Celebrate your successes along the way!
— sunny99
July 20, 2008
Each doc is different. My doc is now semi-retired, but did his first WLS in
1963. We actually sign a contract agreeing to protein supps and vitamins
for life. He doesn't sell them. But the proteins I use mix easily in
water, give me appx 30g protein, less than 200 cal, under 3g sugars (net
carbs) in about 4-8 oz. I use the quickie shake it up, down the hatch to
get the protein in, but to blunt my appeitite, I use another that is a bit
thicker, made with ice and blended. Taste like a Wendy's Frosty. 32g
protein, 0g sugar. Some run thru the pouch, but they also provide satiety,
because they tend to turn off my "wanter". The thicker one
actually partially fills me up, AND turns my wanter down low. So, when I'm
going to eat a social meal, when I'm likely to lose track of volume or what
I grab, I do the heavier drink on the way to the restaurant or while I
prepare the food. Then I can approach food without being ravenous. I use
it for a tool, to control appetite and cravings, we well as meet the
numbers on paper. I do 180g in supplements (6 x 30g, give or take) , tho
that is not to say I'd recommend that to anyone else. I lost 150 #,
still weigh around 110, shortly to be 14 yrs. I use whatever tool I can
get to keep the wt gone. I do eat food, 4 small meals per day.
— vitalady
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