Protien - how do you get it in?

momhappe1 · 10-31-2004, 11:57 AM

I am having a hard time getting in my protien post op. I have been on soup, jello, yogurt, apple sauce, Carnation Instant Breakfast, broth, protien drinks.

I know I am not getting in what I need in a day. I maybe am eating 500 calories a day.

Any thoughts on post op full liquid foods?

Also looking for soft food thoughts.

Thanks,

Neicy · 10-31-2004, 06:39 PM

I drink the Hood's low carb milk. Michelle recommended it some time back, and it tastes really good, and has as much protien per ounce as an Atkin's shake, with less calories. It comes in chocolate, strawberry and plain white milk. Haven't tried the strawberry, but the chocolate is good and the white milk tastes real creamy.

Rebeccalee · 10-31-2004, 07:29 PM

Three protein drinks at 20 grams of protein each should do the trick. Still, I had trouble getting it in, too. Do your best, we all survive it. :)

momhappe1 · 10-31-2004, 09:06 PM

Thanks ladies..

La_madam · 10-31-2004, 09:26 PM

Split Pea soup has slot of protein in it just add a little water and blend it. Also Hoods Carb Countdown Dairy beverage has lots of protein, it is in the dairy section of your grocery store , it is thick very satisfying and yummy.

Huggie Bear · 05-12-2008, 01:44 AM

Saw this earlier on a different post and am gonna check it out so I can have some on hand for my post op dayz

New Whey Protein Bullets

New Whey Protein Bullets

sugrbear · 05-12-2008, 02:12 AM

If you check the labels on the soups you are eating, plus the protein drinks, you may be getting more than you think, remember you can't absorb more than 20grams at a time, but a scrambled egg has either 6 or 9 grams of proteins, don't have any right now to ck,,, bean soups have lots of protein, a slice of cheese,, etc, a small spoon of peanut butter (I use about 9pm if I feel a little hungry,small) canned salmon mashed up, again, just read everything your eating to see what actually has protein in it and then supplement it with the drinks if your short on total for the day.

Cristi · 05-16-2008, 11:48 AM

my mom is here taking care of me and she makes me cream of potatoe soup w/ milk and takes a hand mixer to the potatoes so it is no thicker then broth it is delicious she also puts shredded cheese in it--it is sooo good not just tolerable---try the same with bean soup w/out the milk--good luck

NicoleW8ing · 05-16-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by momhappe1

I am having a hard time getting in my protien post op. I have been on soup, jello, yogurt, apple sauce, Carnation Instant Breakfast, broth, protien drinks.

I know I am not getting in what I need in a day. I maybe am eating 500 calories a day.

Any thoughts on post op full liquid foods?

Also looking for soft food thoughts.

Thanks,

I just got started on soft foods yesterday and I had a bit of mashed potatoes with some salt, pepper, and butter. SOOOOO FILLING, so delicious, and it got me A LOT closer to my carbohydrate and calorie goal. I still am not eating enough to get my goal but getting closer every day. I go for HIGH CALORIC beverages to try and get the calories I need. Once you get on soft foods, try the Chick-fil-a chocolate milkshake with NO whipcream or cherry (bad for us), throw two scoops of protein powder and some skim milk in... one of those lasts me for two days but it's a great way to get TONS of protein (because of the powder and all the milk), it tastes DELICIOUS and it gets me some fat and calories. Keep in mind, once we can eat, that'll be bad, but for now, it's AWESOME to get us closer to our goal nutrition.

cydli · 05-16-2008, 12:36 PM

Gnc supplements sells Isopure drinks...Not the powder! The drink is 20oz & has 40g of protein. It comes in 4-5 "Kool-aidish" flavors. I'll drink on it all day to spread the protein out then get the other 20g from soups.

MrsFlipFlops · 05-16-2008, 02:23 PM

Had to chime in on the New Whey shots shown previously. I have these, I acutally buy them from my doctor's office. They're really sweet and kind of sour, but they go real quick and it's nice knowing I got down a ton of protein! :) They're real popular. GNC down here can't keep them in stock.

I actually don't worry too much about protein, haven't since being banded. I just choose foods that are higher in protein and eat those first. :)

Immediately post band I enjoyed cottage cheese- maybe with a little oj concentrate to sweeten it, tuna, cream cheese, goat's cheese with chives, sugar free popsicles, certain soups. The cottage cheese felt like the most terrific meal when I was allowed to go past liquids. :)