Question about protein shakes

[Guest guest]

Patti,

It is the difference between the site which you were assigned. Richmond doesn't like the protein shakes where as SSF does. That is why you see so much conversation about them. I had mine at SSF and I did the protein shakes. For me it did make a difference in the beginning in trying to get that protein in.

Also you will find that you do get the urges to eat things that you shouldn't. It is normal. After all it was stomach surgery and not brain surgery. That is why we have to relearn how to eat. The great part is that is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is good health .

Ramona

[Guest guest]

Patti,

It is the difference between the site which you were assigned. Richmond doesn't like the protein shakes where as SSF does. That is why you see so much conversation about them. I had mine at SSF and I did the protein shakes. For me it did make a difference in the beginning in trying to get that protein in.

Also you will find that you do get the urges to eat things that you shouldn't. It is normal. After all it was stomach surgery and not brain surgery. That is why we have to relearn how to eat. The great part is that is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is good health .

Ramona

[Guest guest]

I have a friend who had her surgery in SSF and they instructed her to

do protein shakes on a regular basis. However, in Richmond there is

no mention of them. I noticed on the board everyone talks about them

and they make sense since we need at least 75gm protein a day. I have

a fear that I won't keep up my energy if I don't take in the protein.

I know I am only a few days in and am probably tripping pretty hard

with the " oh my goshes... " but I guess I just want things normalized.

I feel great. I have energy, though with too much walking I get a

little sore. I still get the urge to put food into my mouth. I was

cleaning up after my son and he had a bag of pretzels sitting out, I

had the overwhelming urge just to eat one. But, I didn't.... instead I

took my carafate and look forward to trying some creamed soup in an

hour. It's not physical hunger, just mental...

Anyway, any input on the protein shake would be helpful. I plan on

talking to the dietician on Monday as well.

Patti

[Guest guest]

I have a friend who had her surgery in SSF and they instructed her to

do protein shakes on a regular basis. However, in Richmond there is

no mention of them. I noticed on the board everyone talks about them

and they make sense since we need at least 75gm protein a day. I have

a fear that I won't keep up my energy if I don't take in the protein.

I know I am only a few days in and am probably tripping pretty hard

with the " oh my goshes... " but I guess I just want things normalized.

I feel great. I have energy, though with too much walking I get a

little sore. I still get the urge to put food into my mouth. I was

cleaning up after my son and he had a bag of pretzels sitting out, I

had the overwhelming urge just to eat one. But, I didn't.... instead I

took my carafate and look forward to trying some creamed soup in an

hour. It's not physical hunger, just mental...

Anyway, any input on the protein shake would be helpful. I plan on

talking to the dietician on Monday as well.

Patti

[Guest guest]

>

> I have a friend who had her surgery in SSF and they instructed her to

> do protein shakes on a regular basis. However, in Richmond there is

> no mention of them. I noticed on the board everyone talks about them

> and they make sense since we need at least 75gm protein a day. I have

> a fear that I won't keep up my energy if I don't take in the protein.

> I know I am only a few days in and am probably tripping pretty hard

> with the " oh my goshes... " but I guess I just want things normalized.

>

> I feel great. I have energy, though with too much walking I get a

> little sore. I still get the urge to put food into my mouth. I was

> cleaning up after my son and he had a bag of pretzels sitting out, I

> had the overwhelming urge just to eat one. But, I didn't.... instead I

> took my carafate and look forward to trying some creamed soup in an

> hour. It's not physical hunger, just mental...

>

> Anyway, any input on the protein shake would be helpful. I plan on

> talking to the dietician on Monday as well.

>

> Patti

>

Hello,

I am new to all of this, and it is the first time that I have ever

posted anything, but thought I could provide some information that may

help you. I attended Orientation in Fremont two weeks ago, and they

do encourage the use of protein powder for their bariatric patients.

They gave us a great binder full of information, which includes a list

of the specific brands of protein powder RECOMMENDED:

Pro Blend 55, Pro Complex, Zero Carb (IsoPure), Optimum Whey, Real

Protein, and Pro-Rated (Costco brand). These were chosen based on the

number of calories, grams of protein, sugar, and fat per serving.

The following were listed as " not as good: "

ProPlete Gold - too much sugar and not enough protein.

Designer Whey - not high enough in protein.

Keto Shakes - too many calories and fat.

Atkins Shakes - too many calories and fat.

Protein Delite - would have to drink 4 cans per day to reach 50-55

gram goal.

I hope that this guide steers you in the right direction.

Rosemarie