Does anyone know of a low potassium protein

Hi Everyone, 

I am about to embark on my WLS journey on July 28th. I am excited, but also getting nervous.    I am trying to get some things together that I know I will need.  I have been researching protein shakes/powders and I am having a problem finding a protein that is not high in potassium and that won't make me gag.  I need the low potassium because I have 3rd stage Chronic Kidney Disease.  If anyone can give me any info on proteins that taste good, I can research them for the ingredients. 

Thanks so much.

These are the two I use and enjoy.  I mix them with unsweetened original almond milk.  I'm not sure about the potassium content, though!  

double rich chocolate and peanut butter cookie

I am drinking a RTD Premier Protein drink right now.  It says it has 540mg potassium (15% DV).  I have not clue if that is high/low or moderate.  In terms of protein, is has 30g, which is great for only 160 calories.

If you have kidney disease you should consult with a proper nutritionist to find a plan that works for you.  you DO NOT have to do this using the traditional ultra high protein approach that most do.  it will be a bit more challenging to get in enough calories early out and later on to get that satiety you want but it's doable.  it will likely mean taking in considerably more carbohydrates that are low in K.   A quick google search came up with tuna, turkey and chicken as lower K proteins, but they are still relatively high you'd really have to restrict other sources to get a lot of protein in that way.

do you have a target potassium intake for the day from your kidney doc?  I'm guessing sodium is also a bit of a concern.

Thanks for the info.  I have been working very closely with the WL doctor, my nephrologist and the nutritionist on my dietary needs.  I have shown my kidney doc several different protein options and like you said, he said it is best not to rely on just shakes for my protein needs.  In the beginning however, he said finding a low protein/low sodium shake would be fine to get to my goal.  Beginning with the puree stage, blend some chicken breast or tuna and have at it.  I can have about 2000 grams of potassium (which is about 1/2 the RDA for women) and 1500 mg. sodium.  In actuality any shake would do, but it's the amount of potassium at one time that I have to be careful with.  I need to stay under 300 mg.  at a time so it filters though my kidneys.  I think I have found one that will work so I will order it tomorrow. 

I like SAN rawfusion peanut chocolate flavor which I purchase off Amazon.  I'm eight weeks out and as a vegan still having a hard time making my protein goals so I've decided to use a shake for my first and last meal of the day.  I make it with a scoop and a half of powder mixed with water.  It is 30 grams of protein. 

The label lists 25mg. potassium, 1% RDA per serving.

Thanks so much.  I will check it out.

Lately I have been using the Performance Whey isolate powder from Costco (big expensive tubs) which doesn't list potassium at all (which usually means that there isn't any usable amount in it), so what K is in the drink comes from the milk that I mix it into; use water or a lower K milk substitute and you should be good.

You may not have as big a worry as you think on this matter - I was quite intent on maximizing my K intake in the face of our minimal diets during the loss phase (my wife is deficient, so we pay attention to such things) and hitting 2000mg or above was a good (even great!) day; typically I was more into the 1000-1500mg range. so it shouldn't be too big of an effort to keep your intake under control. I was averaging in the 100-120 g range on protein, which is probably more than you need (as always, check with your own med team!), along with more calories and a more widely varied diet than is typically promoted here.