Question:
1 week post-op and can't get in the protein

I am 1 week post-op and I can't stand those cib drink. I have been lucky to get in 10 to 12 grams a day. it makes me sick to my stomach. Does anyone know of a tasteless protein powder that I can put on food or drinks? Hugs always Carrie =0)    — CARRIE C. (posted on October 2, 2003)

October 2, 2003
carrie at gnc store there is soy bean that you can put in yogart or patatoes or anything its taste less and has 25 protein
   — Linda D.

October 2, 2003
I would do real protein drinks. ProCel is flavorless. I think you can buy it at GNC. I use Real Meals. www.protein-solutions.com In the beginning I mixed the protein powder in with sugar free pudding. Made it taste like chocolate/vanilla cake mix.
   — mrsmyranow

October 2, 2003
I use Pro Performance 100% whey protein, unflavored, from GNC
   — bethybb

October 2, 2003
I also wanted to add.. That at 1 wk post op, it's very hard to get in all of your protein.. SO DON'T STRESS! It takes anywhere from 1-2 months before you can establish your full protein intake. Also, I am 4wks out and I use the Slim Fast Soy Protein shakes. But even now I still only get 40-60 grams of protein a day. But I am sure by the end of this month it'll be about 90 grams...
   — baybekmbrly

October 2, 2003
Believe me I am no pro, but my friend had her WLS in August. At one week post-op she came to stay with me and this is what I did for her to help her get in over 40 grams of protein. I cooked 1 chicken breast on the George Forman grill then I cooked some Campbell's Simply Home Chicken Noodle soup then cut the chicken into small pieces and blended it together small amounts at a time. She loved it!! I replaced it in the jar and she was able to pour whenever she wanted more and it stayed warm for a long time in the jar. The soup has Fat 1gram, Protein 6grams and the chicken it self has 40grams of protein. But the down side is the soup does have 850mg. of sodium. Don't know but it sounds like alot to me.
   — April R.

October 2, 2003
I have used the unflavored protein from www.unjury.com. It can mix with a spoon, you can put it in broths, jello, pudding, sf crystalite, etc... It's great for a protein gap. God BLess on your new journey.
   — Myrna E.

October 2, 2003
Sounds like you have not even had a shot at a good protein drink that shakes up easily in a little water (add ice, as desired). They range from icky to "OMG, is this LEGAL?" You can get samples of many, including the ProCel. Dink around with them, find the one you love.
   — vitalady

October 3, 2003
An earlier poster is right: at one week out don't stress about being able to get all your protein. You do need protein to heal, but just do the best you can. The first month or six weeks out, "double protein" milk saved me (get powdered milk and make it according to the package directions, but substitute skim milk for water--you get double the protein of milk alone). Do be sure to get all your liquids in, as dehydration is a bigger factor than protein the first month or so.
   — Vespa R.

October 3, 2003
Hi Carrie-- don't stress! You're a new post-op, so of course you're having trouble getting protein! Concentrate on drinking water, maybe doing some walking and relax A LOT-- you need to heal. As you heal, you'll be able to get in more protein. For me, I spent the first 2 weeks drinking chicken broth and water. I couldn't really stomach much of the pureed diet. That changed at the 3rd week when I could do a protein shake twice a day (my personal fave is ProScore Chocolate). Take Michelle Curran's advice and try out some samples, and also take Vespa Rider's suggestion of double protein milk (I drank that, too.)if you are allowed to have milk.
   — lizinPA

October 3, 2003
Carrie, I am 1 week post op as well, and I cannot even get barely any protein in I do the best I can though. How about refried beans? Those have tasted sooo good to me. Add some powdered milk to some things if you can. If you do get a protein mix and you can tolerate skim milk I only make 4 oz of that with milk though. I hope you feel better soon !
   — Saxbyd

October 3, 2003
The best advice is to go out there and try some samples. You can order them from some places online. I use www.wlssupplies.com. The person who owns it had WLS also. There are a few others out there who offer samples you should check them out!
   — Christopher M.

October 3, 2003
hiya! i can relate, at 2 weeks post op i threw up every protein type drink i tried and the cib (even made with lactaid) made me sick. i went off protein drinks until 4 mos post op when i was told that NO PROTEIN=MALNUTRITION and was "turned on" to jarrows iso rich soy protein. eventually i could tolerate whey protein again after finding one that is almost tasteless... i use several different types/brands, check them out in my file called "my supplements" on my website at: www.geocities.com/katebme2002 good luck, kate
   — jkb

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