Question:
I long should you drink the protein drinks.
I had gastriac bypass two months ago. How long can I drink the protein drinks. I was told I should not be drinking the protein drinks now. I should be getting my protein from food. — DonnaRo (posted on September 9, 2009)
September 9, 2009
Each DR has there own set of rules from what I see. I'm 14 months out and
am not able to eat solids. I use 2 protein drinks aday and cottage
cheese,bean or what ever I can tolerate to get my protein in. But If you
are able to eat at what ever point your DR & Nut say to do as they tell
you. I wish you the best!
— tootsie52
September 9, 2009
my doctor said that if you CAN get all your protein from food then by all
means, go ahead. if you aren't able to get in enough food each day to
reach your protein goals then you need the supplements. it depends on each
individual. i still take the protein shakes in the morning because they
make a satisfying breakfast-- 23 grams of protein and about 100 calories--
so not a big deal for me.
— greenpunchbuggie
September 9, 2009
I had the surgery 8 month ago and I am still on protein my friend is going
to nurseing school and she said I should alway drink protein because are
bodies can't not absorb the protein from foods because the took out the
small intestine that help us to absorb protein. Good luck on you journey.
— rks106403
September 9, 2009
No disrespect to your doctor, but you should continue to drink protein
shakes for the rest of your life. We don't just mal-absorb protein, we
mal-digest it. The parts of our old stomach and upper section of small
intestine that we removed, make it nearly impossible for us to fully break
down protein into the proper amino acids so it can then be fully absorbed
in the remaining section of small intestine we have left.
Some resources that explains more about how NORMAL protein digestion and
absorption occurs (remember, gastric bypass patients no longer have normal
digestion: we have no stomach with gastric juices & duodenum/upper part
of the small intestine):
http://www.annecollins.com/digestive-system/digestion-of-protein.htm
http://www.llorenspharm.com/pdf/Gastric20Bypass.pdf
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/
http://www.carbsmart.com/pdigestion.html
Traci Knoppe
LAP RNY 7/27/04
— Traci K.
September 9, 2009
I am also two months post op. I have two protein drinks per day as morning
and afternoon supplements. Breakfast, lunch & dinner are small meals.
I know I don't get enough protein from those meals alone, since I can't
really eat that much. At least it takes care of about 46gr of protein.
Check out Bariatriceating.com. They have some great ideas with daily food
plans to follow. Susan Maria (who wrote the book, Before & After),
suggests the "5 small meal plan", which is three small meals and
two supplements. It gives you ways to get in your protein (with or without
protein powder). It's helped give me some good ideas on what to eat. I
hope this helps! Good luck on your journey.
— Jeanne C.
September 9, 2009
This is a great question! My DR. says to get the protein from our food
also and stop shakes around 6 months out. The majority of my support group
still uses protein shakes and about half is out over a year. I personally
still use Unjury shakes for my breakfast pretty much everyday. Guess its
my security blanket to get that extra protein to make my quota and help
with hair loss etc. Its your body and you know it best as long as your not
overdoing your calorie intake by keeping your shake I think they are still
a great source of your protien and vitamins!
— ToniLee
September 10, 2009
Hi! I am 15 months out and still drink a protein shake or have a protein
bar once a day. Some days I may not, but I try to. Many in my support group
still consume them. Many use a shake as a meal replacement. I eat the bar
as a meal. I have been maintaining for about 6 months and still try to get
60-80 grams a day in. I was having a hard time stopping to lose weight, so
I kept the replacements going. I have to eat 4 meals and 1 snack a day and
I still only have 4 ounce meals,(per my nuts directions) so I need the
extra protein . My nutritionist would have liked me to stop months ago, but
I didn't . I needed the calories and wanted the protein. When I lowered the
protein intake to about 40-50 a day, I noticed my hair falling out again. I
don't want that either, so one bar or drink a day is little price to pay.
Congrats ont he surgery and good luck to you! hugs, Kim
— gpcmist
September 10, 2009
Each doctor is different in their viewpoints here - and my surgeon is
adamant that there is no way a person can get enough of the needed
nutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. with food alone since the amount they
eat is now so restricted. That is why he believes that not only should you
have a good protein drink once a day for the rest of your life, but that it
should have plenty of those essential vitamins and minerals, etc. (He
believes the best one if Metagencis Bariatrix Meal Replacement - and I
really haven't found one I like as well as this - but there are those that
don't like it and prefer others - it really is an individual decision I
believe). I have been on it since I had my surgery a year ago, and my
blood work is checked every 3 months and everything is excellent! Just my
2-cents here : )
— Wendy M.
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