Question:
5 weeks post op. Protein question.
I have not been able to stomach protein. No shakes, protien water, protien bars, nothing. Everytime I try it makes me feel very nauseous or gaggy. Any one feel this way? Any suggestions? I know I need this in my diet so if any suggestions let me know, I'll be contacting the doctor on Monday. — MzMonroe (posted on March 29, 2008)
March 29, 2008
I have similar issues with protein products. I take protein capsules.
They're called Capsul-Pro and you can get them at www.nashuanutrition.com
No nausea, bloating or taste issues. Works for me. Good luck!
— jonedwards
March 29, 2008
Kimberly, I experienced the same problem as you when it came to intake of
protein. What I do is take two partially chewed tums and then drink my
protein. Doing this takes away the taste of the protein and no gagging.
Much success! Ann
— butterfly_37
March 29, 2008
Kimberly, I was the same until I found a product called Necta, fuzzy Navel
flavor. I mix one scoop with about 16 oz of water and a Crystal Light
Lemonade To Go packet. It tastes like orange juice and has the same
consistancy as orange juice. I mix it in a magic bullet. I ordered it on
line at www.snytrax. com. It is the only one I can tolerate and I really
like it. Good luck. pat
— pjennjr
March 29, 2008
I had that! My dietician recommended Protat 64. You can only order it over
the internet. It comes in different flavors. I get the Cherry and then I
put it in a bottle of crystal light lemonade. Its really good and I can
tolerate it! I hope this helps !
— WIBlueyes
March 29, 2008
I was never successful with protein products. I ate cottage cheese, pinto
beans from taco bell, and drank 2 glasses of skim milk every day to get my
protein in. The milk helped keep my protein stable for a long time. Now,
at 4 years out, I eat about 2 pounds of shimp most weeks. It works for me.
Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 30, 2008
eat real food -- chicken, eggs, milk, hamburg, pork, tuna, yogurt,
peanuts... the list goes on -- you do not have to drink protein or eat
anythng special --you should be able to get in your 60-72 g of protein a
day with real foods
— RCassety
March 30, 2008
I see you live in Cali. Trader Joe's has canned, pre-mixed protein drinks
called Pure Protein. It's the only thing I can tolorate and it's very
palatable. Try it--it will work for you. 35 grams of protein--4 grams of
carbs. Good Luck.
Pam
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— celtcat
March 30, 2008
I feel your pain. I am almost 3 months out, and I have struggled with
protein since day 1. I eat only protein rich foods. This does help.
Recently, I have been mixing: 2 cans of Atkins protein shakes and 3 cups of
skim milk for a total of 54 grams of protein. I drink on this all day.
The colder the better, so put it in the freezer. I found that if I can't
smell it, it doesn't make me gag. I now drink it out of a to go coffee
cup. Hopefully this helps.
— mary_rn
March 30, 2008
Before you give up on your protien shakes altogether (because it really is
a great way to boost your much needed protien intake) try playing with
temperature and consistency. If you are using a shaker, try using a blender
and adding ice. Once poured into a cup, stick it in the fridge for a few
moments for the air bubbles to settle. If you are mixing with water, try
mixing with Lactaid milk. That made a big difference to me! Keep trying
products. There are so many different flavors - and some taste REALLY good.
I especially like Arctic Frappachino and Dark Chocolate Mousse - both sold
on Bariatriceating.com. I alternate them daily, but blend up a little more
than a scoop with sweetner, ice and lactaid milk and take it to work. It
is an advisement that you get 60-70g of protien, but you will want more to
keep you full, to make sure your body is strong, and further down the line,
to try to prevent your hair from thinning out.
Good luck, Dani
— zandeldm
March 31, 2008
What have you tried and how did you make it up?
Any of these are what I use:
1.) Champion ProScore 100 choco + 8 oz water + ice, blended (hand blender
or Magic Bullet).
2.) Champion Pure Whey Stack choco + 6-8 oz water, shaken.
3.) IDS vanilla-cinnamon + "glop" of DaVinci sugar free caramel
sauce + 8 oz water + ice, blended.
4.) the PWS chco + the van-cin (50/50) in about 10 oz hot water, stirred or
hand blender.
They deliver 30g protein, less than 3g sugar, less than 200 calories, when
made with water.
Lately I've been adding a shake of cinnamon to my hot ones since cinnamon
fights belly fat.
I always put 1 scoop of UpCal D powder in (500mg calcium citrate, 250 IU of
vit D3).
— vitalady
April 1, 2008
Thank you all so much for your replies. I spoke with the dietican, she says
don't worry about supplements and try getting protien through food. I don't
have a problem with chicken and other protien rich foods, but before giving
up on the suplements I would like to try blending as some of you suggest or
the capsules, any way I can get it in and quick. Thanks again....This was a
huge help!!!!!!!!
— MzMonroe
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