Question:
Eat it or Drink it???

Can someone explain whether it matter of you eat your protein or drink your protein. Or do you just need to get it in by any means necessary. Im having surgery sometime in March and Im gathering as much info as I can. Thanks!    — T. Preston (posted on December 22, 2009)

December 22, 2009
Hi Tracy, what surgery are you having? Have you seen a Nut. yet. I was told at first(after RNY 7/08) to drink my protein and you slowly(several steps) work your way into foods. But follow your DR & Nut. Do exactly as they direct you to. I try to get in between 70 & 90 grams aday in.Iam still drinking alot as I have trbl with meats. Best of luck to you.
   — tootsie52

December 22, 2009
Thanks Julie. Im having the RNY sometime in March. Im trying to get all the info I can but I will definitely follow instructions to the letter. Im a nurse and I know the importance of compliance.
   — T. Preston

December 22, 2009
I agree with Julie, the poster, I too have a difficult time with protein comsumption, so I take two protein shakes a day. My NUT says that is fine that I supplement with shakes. Yesterday I had an endoscopy and I did in deed have a stricture. Now I am worried I will stop losing with the dialation.
   — FSUMom

December 22, 2009
I try to eat protein at every meal or planned snack, and even so, I can't possibly get to 80 grams a day. My program says 60, but I can't believe that is enough-I've used the software calculators and read lots and lots and should probably get even closer to 100. So yes I still drink as well as eat. Typically I use powdered milk in my tea (2 grams in 2 tablespoons)a couple times a day and then a scoop in my cocoa or pudding or something every day minimum. Good luck!
   — scootermedic

December 22, 2009
I was told I would need protein supplements for life because I can't eat the required protein. I'm 17 months out and about 2 oz. of protein is all I can eat at a meal. I get protein from supplements as well as meat, fish, poultry and nuts.
   — JB1114

December 23, 2009
Greetings Everyone: Eat it or drink it? Go to my support group website for the answer. It is too lengthy here to list because at this particular area of OH, we cannot break thoughts into recognizable paragraphs. In a nutshell, part of the issue is the bioavailability of protein for the body in foods. Eggs are 100% bioavailable for the body. Want to eat 100 grams of protein via eggs when each egg has 6 grams? Whey protein isolate is the best resource because it is from 100% to 159% available for the body. Go to www.obesityhelp.com/group/BellevueWA and click on the subject of protein. May everyone have a most joyous Christmas and a most blest 2010 filled with peace, joy, and contentment. Congratulations everyone on making such a conscious decision to gain control over your morbid obesity and to secure excellent health, even if the skin does sag a bit. Blessings, Christine Gibson, MS, MA, Bariatric University Support Group Coach, Obesity Help Support Group Coach / Leader.
   — Christine Gibson

December 23, 2009
Eating food with protein IS differant. Foods contain more complete proteins. The protein shakes are ok but they don't contain as many complete proteins. If it isnt a complete protein, it will not be absorbed, not even by someonewho hasnt had RNY. The other thing to keep in mind is the fact that extra protein is excreted through the urinary system. So, the point is that if your having to flush extra incomplete proteins, you could be damaging your kidneys. That is why my surgeon says to only use the protein shakes while on liquids and puree.
   — Kim M.