Question:
How can I get enough portein three times a day if each meal is only 2 oz.?
I am two months post op (RNY). and cannot seem to get enough protein each day. If I eat 2 ounces of protein at each meal there isn't any room for veggies, etc. Should I be consuming more ounces at each meal. I'm confused. Also how many calories and carbs should I be limited to each day. Thanks for your help. — lincasswe (posted on March 14, 2006)
March 14, 2006
Eat protein at meals but also drink protein supplements at least once per
day. I am three months post op and still start my day with a protein drink
consisting of 22 grams protein, plus another 8 grams protein by using skim
milk instead of water. If I don't get much protein in during the day, I
may drink another protein drink before bed.
I am not able to eat much meat, but refried beans, cheese, yogurt and
milk are good sources of protein, also.
Good luck!
— LauraA
March 14, 2006
Hi one problem when you are only two months post op is trying to eat all
the food you need to. One thing I always did was drink protein shakes for
breakfast and I still do. That helps alot with protein and in the morning
I'm usually thirsty not hungry anyways and you can get anywhere from 20-30
grams just from a protein shake. I think one thing you will find is that
you can eat more veggies and fruits then you think because they have so
much water in them. I would say when you eat a meal try to stick with 2
ounces of protein and then maybe less then half a cup or so of veggies
until you can see how much you can eat. Once you start feeling full stop
eating. I never really watched my calories I always just made sure I ate
sugar free or low sugar and fat free and low fat items. I always made sure
I get in my protein each day and some fruit and veggies. I really don't
eat much bread. I find that it is to filling. If I eat rice or something
like that I usually only eat a 1/4 cup at a time. I am 8 months post op
and down 130 pounds. Hopefully I've helped you, Jeannie
— jjeanniespets1
March 14, 2006
Okay you are only eight weeks post-ops..... This is what I have learned so
far, and this is just suggestions: You will need to drink some of your
protein. Trying to eat solid stuff so soon can cause ill feelings in your
new pouch. It takes approximately 6 months for things to settle down. There
are lots of protein powders to add to stuff too. If loosing is a problem,
try to limit your carbohydrates to 25-50 a day. Calories should be around
1200-1400 but check with the surgeon and or your doctor. Good luck and best
wishes.
— sor09
March 14, 2006
Linda,
Counting Carbs and Calories are not the priority and for a while the
majority of your meal will be protein. You will be able each week to eat a
little more. Don't rush it, enjoy learning your body because the question
of not eating enough quickly becomes am I eating too much and did I stretch
my pouch.
— dlryanoates
March 14, 2006
Try Vitalady.com she has an awesome variety of protein shakes/drinks among
other thing and she and her husband have had the surgery so you can be sure
she only sells what "we" need.Good Luck Pam
— sunnie
March 14, 2006
i posted these on a forum board this morning for a gal that is having some
dental work done and cant chew protein right now they may help you also. I
have some recipes from the dietition to add non-fat dry milk to different
stuff so it boosts the protein in it if.
Carnation instant breakfast: mix one packet with 8 ounces of skim milk and
3 Tablespoons of powdered milk (20 Grams protein)
high protein skim milk: 1/2 cup skim milk and 3 TBS powdered milk mix well
(8.5 grams protein)
high protein sugar free pudding:
2 cups skim milk, 1 package of pudding, 1/2 cup powdered milk. mix well.
serving size is 1/2 cup (9.5 grams protein)
high protein yogurt:
add 3 TBS powdered milk to your yogurtfor an extra 4.5 grams of protein
high protein sugar free hot chocolate:
1/2 cup skim milk warmed, 1 TBS sugar free hot chocolate mix, 1 TBS
powdered milk (8 grams protein)
high protein creamed soup:
to increase protein in creamed soup replace water or milk use evaporated
skim milk. for each 1/2 cup of soup you add an additional 3 TBS of powdered
milk
high protein shake:
1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1/2 small banana, 1/4 cup powdered
milk. combine all ingredients in blender. (12 Grams protein)
Super Mashed Potatoes:
2TBS mashed potato mix, 1/2 cup hot skim milk, 2TBS powdered milk. mix milk
and powdered milk and heat to a boil. add mashed potato mix and blend well.
for extra flavor add i cant believe its butter spray or fat free gravy. (10
grams protein)
Tamara 321/212/150
— LadyNRed1973
March 14, 2006
As I lost my 300 pounds, I supplemented my food intake with protein drinks
(Isopure zero carb and shakes) so that I averaged close to 100 grams of
protein per day.
— SteveColarossi
March 15, 2006
Fortifying your meals with powdered milk and powdered egg whites are great
ways to help boost your protein, too.
— dfawn
March 15, 2006
I am 11.5 yrs, but still have restriction, so can eat more than when I was
a "baby", but not lots. I still do 6 protein shakes/day (180g)
and 4 small meals. I've never counted my protein foods as protein, but
that is still my focus. I also have never counted calories, fats or carbs.
But I DO count sugar g (single digits per meal, mine was 6g) and protein in
supplements. I don't avoid fats especially, but I do avoid milk &
sugar and grazing.
— vitalady
March 16, 2006
Hi Linda, I am 13 weeks post op RNy and have dropped 70 lbs...I find, as
others have said, that I need to have at least one protein supplement each
day to fulfill the protein requiremnet....either a shake or a protein
liquid...I like them from GNC stores.....not too sweet and really
satisfying.
I also find that chilli and lentil soups are great sources of high protein
( the beans )...and even tho they are higher in carbs, they are the good
complex carbs and so I handle them well. Good luck.............Arnie
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