Question:
how do you get enough protein?

   — Diane B. (posted on October 20, 1999)

October 20, 1999
Hi Diane, I just read your question on the E-mail. I've just found a new protein powder that tastes so good to me. I haven't been able to stomach any others up to this point. It is MLO Milk and Egg Protein that I bought at Albertsons. It was about $14.00 for 16 servings. To smell the powder itself, it smells like cake mix. I mix it with orange juice, a banana, etc, some ice and give it a buzz with the hand blender and it is really yummy. This gives me 21 grams of protein. I usually drink it in the am and then eat my other 40-50 grams in two meals later in the day. fyi---orange juice is a natural cover up of things that don't taste well. I used it when I was first home after my surgery to take the liquid potassium. It really worked well. I do think this powder would taste yummy in a milk shake or any juice as well. Hope this helps you. Good luck. Thinking of you, Linda
   — Linda P.

October 20, 1999
My doctor has us drink protein drinks like Designer. That is the one I drink with no problems. I am a medial and I have to take in 120 grams of protein each day from my protein drinks. Anything else is a pure bonus.
   — bperrin

October 20, 1999
Hi. I am one year post-op. In the beginning, probably the first 6 months I drank 2-3 protein drinks a day. Today I just make sure I have protein at each meal and each snack. I eat my meat first or what ever has the protein in it. And for snacks I usually have yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, milk, etc.
   — Kathy K.

October 22, 1999
Protein shakes are good-go to a nutrition store and buy some Designer Protein. Add 1/2 scoop to 8 oz skim milk and 1 sugar-free carnation instant breakfast (18 grms protein) OR add 1 scoop to 6 oz pineapple juice, 6 oz sugar-free yogurt, 1 banana, icecubes-about 20+grams of protein.
   — Krista C.