Not enough protein - 3 wks post op
I use the Body Fortress super advanced whey protein powder in the tubs from Wal Mart. 2 scoops is 52 grams of protein. The good thing about it is you can mix it with hot drinks too. I mix a scoop in my coffee every morning. (The Cookies-n-cream is my favorite in my coffee) I use a hand-held frother to mix it with. They are about $6. It looks like a little circular whisk. Also, for something cold, I put a scoop of vanilla powder in the magic bullet with a cup of skim milk and part of a pack of crystal lite (orange is my fav. strawberry is good too) with a little ice and mix it up. It's yummy.
NO. nothing i know of will give you as much as quick....keep on keeping on. is one of the things that is hard about this (MAGIC) surgery. just have to grin and bear it for awhile , believe that it will get better because it will.
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As the other posters said--it will get better. Just last night I had a delightful treat/meal/snack. You might want to try this to keep your protein levels up.. I simply mixed a scoop or orange nectar protein powder in a single serving size Chiobani peach yogurt. Talk about a double whammy!!! Today I'm going to try vanilla pro. powder with blueberry yogurt. Good luck and remember---it's all worth it!!!!
I remember those days ,,( 6 years out now ) I ate cottage cheese and you can add fruit, the protein added oatmeal from quaker , Peanutbutter lots of tuna with mayo , still do to get in my protein and refried beans with cheese and salsa if you want to add that in . I just ate refried beans with cheese ,, You can do mashed blackbeans and on and on ,,, Tuna was a mainstay though .. has lots of protein and eggs too.
I COULD NEVER do the protein powders,, never have .
Hope there are some ideas here you can use to get you through. Afer i hit 3 months , it was ALL GOOD and I felt human again.
Hugs
Shirley
I COULD NEVER do the protein powders,, never have .
Hope there are some ideas here you can use to get you through. Afer i hit 3 months , it was ALL GOOD and I felt human again.
Hugs
Shirley