Question:
how to get all your protein in.

I've been trying to get all my protein in and I'm having a hard time makeing it .I'm also having a hard time keep from being sick all the time is the normal for rouex y surgery.I I walk everyday .I had my surgery on 5/30/09 and I lost 24 lbs next time I go to the doctor is on the 2nd of july    — dlm0047 (posted on June 18, 2009)

June 18, 2009
Hi, I had the RNY 3.5 yrs ago and lost 90 lbs and have kept it off. It is pretty challenging to get all of your protein in right after surgery, but I did it. How you ask? Sip, sip, sip, all day long, every five minutes take a sip. You will feel like all you do is sip, but actually, it is all you will be doing to get your protein in and your water. They are very important at this point so you don't get dehydrated. When you say you are sick all the time, what do you mean? If you can be more specific we can answer that part of your question in more detail. But, I want to say if you are throwing up sick, call your doctor. Call your doctor anyway and let him know you are sick. Congrats on your weight loss, that is great. take care, hope this helped you.
   — Kristy

June 18, 2009
I had my RNY 6/3/09 so am 2 weeks out. I buy EAS CarbAdvantage drinks @ Wal Mart or Kroger. They have 17 grams protein. I like the french vanilla best and I add a carton of yogurt which usually has 6 or 7 grams and that give a total of 24 in one drink. I also add vanilla flavoring. It's great compared to some of the stuff I've tried to get down. I get sick to my stomach just thinking about some of them. Good luck and hang in there..we'll make it.
   — Kathleen F.

June 18, 2009
I drink the IDS new whey liquid protein 42g, half in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon. 0 carbs 0 sugars. I had hit a plateau and as soon as I started getting in enough protein using the liquid protein I started losing again.
   — jeannefitz

June 18, 2009
Hi! Congrats on the surgery and loss. I use Unjury unflavored powder for my protein. I drank 1 scoop in milk early on and that was 20 grams from unjury and 10oz of skim milk is 10 oz protein. so that was 30 total..I did one in the early evening also. it took me a while to drink it all, but I did it. Now a days, I use the unflavored in flavored water. I make 1 drink in the morning and have it before hitting the pc. I am drinking it now! lol I am 1 year out today, Yay!! I still use the shake to get my protein in, but I don't have to, I prefer to. Best of luck to you! Hugs,kim
   — gpcmist

June 19, 2009
I could barely meet my protein requirements the first 3 mos...My Nut was against protein supplements after 3 mos... (when you should be able to eat at least 60 grams of protein a day)...Til then she wanted us to use protein supplements ONLY until we could eat it in real food...I became lactose intolerant shortly after RNY surgery and had no idea that was what the trouble was...Whey gave me the most horrible gas and gas pains. (Probiotics helped with cheeses and dairy, and switching to isolated whey ONLY!) No lactose in isolated whey! I felt nauseous after drinking protein supps often between the lactose in whey and I became intolerant to sugar alcohols and some artificial sweeteners...So it's often hit or miss how a protein supp hits me! The ONLY whey I was able to tolerate the first three months was the Isopure (no carb) clear glass bottles...Each one has 42 g's of protein...I was able to drink one of those over the course of a day and eat a few tablespoons of protein to make up next 18 for a total of 60 g's a day...After 3 months, I ate ALL my protien in food...And I didn't touch a single protein supplement again til year 4...The ONLY reason I have a protein supplement now at year 4-5 is because I use it as replacement for coffee creamer and breakfast to keep calories, fat and carbs down! Some say that you can only absorb 30 gs of protein at a time, the rest is just an expensive waste...literally...I cannot find proof of this...But my Registered Dietician told us this (some 6 years ago) It just makes sense to me...so I believe it and go by that...Her plan worked for me and I have lost 150 lbs and kept it off for 5.4 years now! So I must be doing something right! You cannot expect to eat 60 g of protein right away...Work your way up to it! You'll get there! Congrats on your 24 lbs! Good job! have all your questions writeen down for your doc appt too! This way you don't forget anything and kick yourself later!
   — .Anita R.

June 19, 2009
There are alot of great suggestions here.You say your sick all the time. Make an appointment to see your doctor sooner!!
   — gay_