Question:
i am 4 months post-op & need ideas for protein cant stand the drinks!
i hate the protien powders mixes and the ensure..all to thick!! dont like the taste at all but i need the protien my hair is falling out!! please advise me as to what u would do or have done for this problem!! — denise S. (posted on June 4, 2002)
June 4, 2002
Hi Denise,
<p>Like you I was unable to tolerate the protein drinks, and I
preferred to get my protein through food because I enjoy chewing,
swallowing, and the comfort it provides. Besides--protein drinks are also
quite high in calories, and being a liquid, they do not stay in the stomach
very long, which leads to head hunger. Chewing your food actually provides
satiety and quiets the head hunger that so many people suffer shortly after
WLS. After I was able to tolerate soft protein foods such as eggs, cheese,
yogurt, tofu, etc., I gradually added meats and nuts of all kinds. Now I am
9 months post-op and I keep a bag of jerky, pepperoni sticks, almonds and
peanuts in my desk drawer at work to snack on in between meals when I get
the hungries. To date, I've lost 114 pounds and have 23 pounds more to lose
to get to goal. <p>As far as hair loss goes, it is important to get
biotin (a B vitamin) that can be bought anywhere. Multivitamins scrimp on
the amount of biotin they put in their supplements, so in order to get 100%
of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) and more, you will need to
supplement with straight biotin. Also, it's important to get your trace
minerals--especially zinc. The hair loss will slow greatly with these added
nutrients. Also, remember--the hair loss is temporary and only lasts for 3
or 4 months. Best wishes.
— artistmama
June 4, 2002
I take veggie fuel by twin labs and mix it with sf/ff choclate pudding. Boy
is it goooood. Good Luck
— Robert L.
June 4, 2002
Which proteins did you try & how did you make them up? Maybe you just
need to tweak your recipe? I'm nearing 8 yrs postie and still prefer to
get my protein via supplement. I know how much I absorb of it vs how much
food, it doesn't waste pouch space with food I don't like, and I LIKE it.
Everyone is different. This formula has worked for me, so naturally I'm
not going to deviate.
— vitalady
June 18, 2002
I felt the same way about the powders but I love Boost, chocolate is
wonderful. Also Alba is really good. Tastes like a chocolate milkshake if
you put ice in and froth in the blender. Once you can put alittle peanut
butter through the final whirl, you'll have a real treat. Yum Yum!!! Ther's
also strawberry and vanilla. Hope you enjoy it..
— Jean B.
July 21, 2002
I use Designer Whey protein powder which was recommended by my surgeon. You
can ge it at GNC. I get the vanilla. I have to take 3 scoops a day so I
make a shake 3 times a day. I use 6 oz. of skim milk, 1 scoop of designer,
and TB of sweet & low brand SF chocolate syrup. Mix it in a blender
very well. It is delicious. If you like coffee, subsitute the chocolate
for a heaping TS of instant caffeine free coffee. Like a iced cappiciano.
I hate the protein powders mixed with any kind of fruit or juices.
Also, I definitely recommend Biotin. I use the Twinlabs brand. 2 capsules
a day. They are tiny. My hair is very fine and straight to begin with and
falls out by the handfuls. I began using the Biotin 2 mos pre-op and my
hair got thicker, curled, stopped falling out and stays cleaner longer.
I'm hoping it continues. I'm 10 days post op now. Good luck to you.
— Janet S.
April 25, 2003
try nutrilite's shakes. the taste fabulous !! they also have protein
powder. these shakes are pre-mixed. just chill. you can get them from any
quixtar ibo or you can get them at our cost. yell at us
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— JENNIFER R.
May 26, 2003
I make my own drink: 8 oz ice water, 1/3 cup dry powdered milk, 2 Tb.
peanut butter, small chunk banana, packet of sweetner, dry sugar free
Jello powder for different flavors. Mix in a blender. Could also use skim
milk in place of water.
— lydean F.
May 27, 2003
Champion Whey Stack - Chocolate. Not thick at all! Took me a year and
half to find one I could drink, and this is it.
— mom2jtx3
November 25, 2003
OK. You say the protein mixes are too thick, I can relate to that.
However, if you can take the thickness of 3 tablespoons and get 15 grams of
protein, you might want to try Twinlab's Amino Fuel. I find that it is
easier for me if I can get my protein intake over with quickly rather than
sucking on protein drinks and shakes all day long.
— HungryGirl B.
November 25, 2003
I know so many folks automatically think of protein supplements as a way to
get in the necessary protein each day, but I'm generally able to meet - and
exceed - my 50 grams/day requirement simply by making high-protein foods a
priority in my diet. I hate the taste of protein supplements, frankly, so
this is in my own self-interest.
<p>There are just *so* many sources of protein in our food, even
beyond the obvious choices (dairy, fish, poultry and other meat, eggs, et
cetera).
<p>For instance, a two egg-white omelette w/ a serving of cheese
packs roughly a wallop of roughly 20 protein grams (at a cost of roughly 9
fat grams and less than 200 calories). It's a great way to start a day.
When I'm running late in the morning -- more often than not -- I grab a
couple of servings of light cheese (4.5 grams of fat per serving, but still
8-9 grams of protein per serving) and eat that on my walk to work.
Recently, I've been having a serving of smoked salmon wrapped around a
serving of fat-free cream cheese as a quick-and-easy protein breakfast. I,
personally, can't stomach cottage cheese all that often, but it is a
protein superstar - and a great way to get your protein count up very early
in the day.
<p>Eat half a small can of tuna (either mixed with mayo, cooked into
a crab cake or hamburger-like patty, or used in some other way), and you've
got another 15 grams of protein (at a cost of just a few grams of fat).
<p>Have some chicken or salmon for dinner and you'll be well above
your requirements for the day. Heck, even splurge with a small patty of red
meat, formed out of ultra-lean hamburger meat, for dinner. Your fat will
still be relatively low, your calories will be down and your protein will
be up.
<p>Add a glass of skim milk or a serving of yogurt for a treat or
snack, and you've got another 8-9 protein grams at a relatively low
fat/calorie cost.
<p>Incidentally, I've been delightfully surprised by the amount of
protein in condiments and other un-obvious sources, such as mayo. I've
been doing a lot of the frozen Gordon's fish patties (100 calories, 18 or
so grams of protein, 1 or so grams of fat) for breakfast and lunch, and I
typically add a dressing of tartar sauce made with fat-free or low-fat
mayo. A serving or two of the light or fat-free mayo adds a few grams of
protein.
<p>Good luck finding creative ways to get the protein in - be it by
shake, protein bar or eggs, fish and the like. :)
— Jennifer ..
November 25, 2003
Every tried Unjury? It tastes like the chocolate Carnation Instant
Breakfast. I mix it with the fat free skim milk and have it for breakfast
every morning. It gives me a total of 29 grams. Part from milk and part
from Unjury. They also have one that is unflavored. www.unjury.com is where
you can read up on it and order. I couldn't stand any drink untill I tried
this one. I also like Detour bars. Best of luck. lap rny 8-28-02 down 119
lbs.
— Linda K.
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