Question:
I am 3 weeks out and I am afraid that I am not getting enough protein.

I am eating nf yogurts, nf cottage cheese, nf carnation instant breakfasts, ... is there anything else that you can recommend that I could be eating/drinking to get my protein up? thanks Linda Taylor    — lindataylor (posted on March 21, 2006)

March 21, 2006
Hi Linda - congrats on being 3 weeks out... I am 5 months out and have found 2 protein items that i really like. Muscle Milk from GNC - the 17oz container has 34g of protein - the chocolate tastes really good - must be cold!! then there is Power Crunch bars - find those on www.bariatriceating.com - those are great. 14g of protein and low sugar (4g).. I drink one muscle milk each morning and then have 1 or 2 power crunch as snacks during the day - or sometimes just for lunch if i'm busy. good luck with your journey!
   — akirsch

March 21, 2006
Hi Linda... congrats on your recent surgery! Hope you're feeling well! I would definitely suggest trying Profect - these 2.7 oz. vials of fruit flavored protein. You can buy them at www.protica.com. They're incredibly small vials of juice like substance that taste delicious and have 25 grams of protein in each one. Hope this helps... let me know if you have any other questions! -Sandi
   — SJSlesnick

March 21, 2006
Are you doing any protein shakes? At this point you should be doing 1-2 a day. You can buy Any Whey and add it to yougurt, pudding, tuna. What about tuna it's pretty high in protein. Denise
   — dlryanoates

March 21, 2006
There are literally hundreds of good, smooth, tasty whey protein drinks available today. Any will mix with a small amount of water to give you 30g protein, under 5g sugar in 4-8 oz of water. I routinely do 180g protein in supplement, but I don't recommend it for everyone. It's 6 easy drinks for me.
   — vitalady

March 22, 2006
Hi Linda - I do not recommend the S/F Carnation Instant - its not enough protein..Try the Nectar Flavor Brand for protein- they are tasty- like Fuzzy Navel - its tangerine + orange ( mix it with Crystal Light Sunrise, add some cool whip and you have a liquid creamsickle) or even their new Cappucino Latte or their Iced Tea ( I LOVE this one- mix it with some CL Lemonade or even Diet Arizona Iced Tea- and its delish) or try Carribbean Cooler- it tastes like a Pina Colada without the alcohol..add some strawberries or pineapple or even a frozen s/f ice pop and you will love it! ..I've done Designer Whey- several flavors- all good- AND- Im not a big chocolate person- but the Muscle Milk Oatmeal- also comes in brown sugar- and I like it- even better than the vanilla bean..the power crunch bars are great- I love peanut butter- and proti-bars- have 15gm of protein in each bar- so one drink and one bar- and you have 41gms protein right there..most docs recommend 50-70gms a day.. good luck- Donna
   — nybabe