Question:
Any suggestions on how to get all my daily protien?

I am two months post op, and I dont feel like I am eating enough protien, is there anything anyone has found that is a really good source of protien, and that tastes good... I am open to any suggestions! thanks!    — Katrina K. (posted on September 10, 2003)

September 9, 2003
I used to work in a low carb shop and would suggest checking there, either online or one in your area, if you haven't already. There is an online store that we used to purchase from wholesale for the store: www.synergydiet.com . They sell a breakfast granola made by Flaxomeal, as well as a line of hot breakfast (much like Malt o meal or Cream of Wheat) that is wonderful. Also, there is a snack "cracker" made exclusively of cheese appropriately titled, Just the Cheese. Both are different sources of protein. There is another shop we used www.carbsmart.com that has numerous products as well. Just some ideas from...Just Me.
   — Just M.

September 9, 2003
The only way that I got my protein up to and past 60 grams by 10 days post op was to drink a shake. I am almost 8 months post op and I still drink at least one shake per day and sometimes two as I try to keep my protein at 80-100+ grams per day. I personally like Real Meals because it is very high quality and you only need to get in 6 ounces of fluid to get 30 grams of protein. Which shake you choose is very personal because what I may love may gag you and vice versa. Whatever you choose make it whey protein as it is the most absorbable for us posties.
   — Carol S.

September 10, 2003
I had trouble getting in all my protein till I found Unjury Chocolate protein powder. It tastes just like chocolate milk. www.unjury.com It saved me for sure!! Goodluck!
   — TheresaC

September 10, 2003
Hi Katrina: I agree with Carol. You have to try different ones to see which tastes best to YOU. There are several powders you can try. Any powder that gives you 30 grams of protein in 5 or 6 oz of water/fluid is a good one. Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex (the one I use) gives you 27 grams of protein per scoop. I do 3 heaping scoops in 15 oz. of water and get 81+ grams of protein. That guarantees my minimum intake...then I get 20+ more grams from food. It was just impossible for me to get as much protein as I needed from food alone. Make sure you don't take in more than 30 grams of protein per sitting. That's all we can absorb at one time. I drink 5 oz. in the morning, 5 before lunch, and the last 5 before supper (at least an hour before meals). Good luck!!
   — Amy A.

September 10, 2003
I add ProPerformance unflavored whey protein powder to chocolate milk which makes 29 grams of protein - I can't taste the powder, but you do need to blend it with a beater or miniblender, and it does make it a little richer.
   — bethybb

September 10, 2003
Hi Katrina. May I suggest Nature's Best Zero Carb Isopure Liquid 20oz Bottles. They tastle like KoolAid. I bought mine at a discount online (http://www.supplementshack.com/cgi-bin/catalog/catalog.cgi?command=listcat&category=NBestdrink). My favorite flavors are Blue Raspberry and Apple Melon. 40 grams protein, no lactose, no aspartame, and ZERO carbs. Best of luck to you!
   — Annie H.