protein shakes/bars question

CathyV
on 8/24/16 9:15 am

I have seen people talk about ditching the shakes/bars...is that an important goal at some point? Why try to avoid them once you are off the soft diet, I guess is my question. 

HW- 375

SW- 358

GW- 175

HFA70
on 8/24/16 9:23 am

Some doctors and surgery patients believe you should be able to get your protein in with food....at some point.

I cannot.  I do not like the shakes, I add unflavoured protein to my food (oatmeal, yogurt, etc.) Some days I just need a little boost, so I add hemp seeds to yogurt.

 

 

 

 

        
Grim_Traveller
on 8/24/16 10:04 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Hey stranger!

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

HFA70
on 8/26/17 10:32 am

Grim!

How I missed your wit and honesty!

:-)

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 8/24/16 9:43 am
RNY on 08/05/19

Some people see protein bars as a "trigger food," since they're sort of like candy bars. It's also hard to find ones with the appropriate numbers (10g protein per 100 cal) so it's possible to have ones that aren't the best and overdo it on carbs.

Generally it's best to get your protein from actual food, usually once you're all healed up. But there are plenty of people who still use them. I keep a few protein bars in my desk for days when I forget to pack a lunch, and I'll bring them when I go cycling as well. Lots of folks who're quite a bit out from surgery like shakes as an easy breakfast.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Heather P.
on 8/24/16 10:02 am

I am at the stage now (5 months out) that my surgeons office advises to phase out the protein shakes and try to get the protein in using food only, but I am having a hard time with that.  I would have to eat all meat for every meal and that just sounds awful.  I still drink one protein shake most days.

 

Ht 5'7" HW 406, SW 361

RNY 3/28/16

Grim_Traveller
on 8/24/16 10:02 am
RNY on 08/21/12

There's a hierarchy. Life is a tradeoff. A piece of chicken or turkey is at yhe top. Lean beef is right below that. At the bottom is cake or a candy bar. A quarter pounder is a better. A protein bar falls in the middle of the spectrum somewhere. Much better than a candy bar, not nearly as good as chicken.

We do the best we can. Life is about choices. I used to pick the Little Debbie. Now a Quest Bar is a lot better.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Citizen Kim
on 8/24/16 11:35 am - Castle Rock, CO

Firstly they're not real food, they're more of a laboratory thing rather than a kitchen thing.

Secondly, if they're a meal replacement, they're ok, but there will come a time when your body will hang on to every calorie.  Dense protein will be your friend at this point.  

 

Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist

siberiancat
on 8/30/16 10:11 am - COLUMBIA CITY, IN

I'm 7+ years post RNY.  I've suffered with nausea even before my RNY.  I eat solid protein when I can - but I have days of nausea or vomiting the solid protein - SO, I need to have good whey isolate protein available - ready to drink and powered to be able to get in 80-100 grams of protein a day.

Each journey is individual and you do what you have to do to keep the weight off and get the nutrition in.

I'm happy for those that can eats solid protein at every meal or snack - but I can't always do that.

Penny

 Penny
Highest Weight 255  * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery

    
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