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Caprice323

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That is the question. For years I drank a protein shake for one or sometimes two meals a day. Usually just breakfast or dinner, or half a scoop for a snack. I'm debating whether or not I should do that anymore. Do any of you have advice on this? (PS: I have 2 brands I love, so it isn't a matter of me disliking them...)

 
I've cut way back on my protein shakes but I still enjoy them as a breakfast when I don't have my other go to breakfast which is a high protein cereal with blueberries. I more or less have them for convenience and because I am still stocked up on them. However, I follow Dr. Weiner on YouTube and according to him, protein isn't the top of his list after 6 months out. Here are some videos you might want to check out:

A Better Protein Shake

Eating a pound of vegetables after sleeve surgery

And this one is very long but to get to the question about protein start watching at the 12:30 timestamp:
Q & A: Dr. Weiner answers question about protein needs
 
I do not drink any protein shakes. I DO add a scoop of protein powder to my overnight oatmeal (makes about 5 servings) and a scoop to my sugar free pudding (makes about 8 servings). It doesn't add all that much, but with the high protein milk I use it gives me a little boost. I will be stopping that once this batch of protein is gone. I have always thought that if you can get your protein through eating natural food, that is the best way.
 
JudyNY said:
I've cut way back on my protein shakes but I still enjoy them as a breakfast when I don't have my other go to breakfast which is a high protein cereal with blueberries. I more or less have them for convenience and because I am still stocked up on them. However, I follow Dr. Weiner on YouTube and according to him, protein isn't the top of his list after 6 months out. Here are some videos you might want to check out:

A Better Protein Shake

Eating a pound of vegetables after sleeve surgery

And this one is very long but to get to the question about protein start watching at the 12:30 timestamp:
Q & A: Dr. Weiner answers question about protein needs
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He is great he was my surgeon.
 
Hi guys! I really struggle with getting enough protein as it seems after just a few bites of solid proteins and I'm full. After the surgery I found that all of the recommended protein shakes, and the off-the-shelf brands were all just way too sweet and nauseated me. I'm nearly 3 years post-surgery and looking to shed about 15 pounds that I've put on since COVID, and really struggling to get it off.
 
grizzgal75 said:
Hi guys! I really struggle with getting enough protein as it seems after just a few bites of solid proteins and I'm full. After the surgery I found that all of the recommended protein shakes, and the off-the-shelf brands were all just way too sweet and nauseated me. I'm nearly 3 years post-surgery and looking to shed about 15 pounds that I've put on since COVID, and really struggling to get it off.
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Have you tried using unflavored protein and putting it into coffee, tea or soup? Or sprinkling it into other foods?
 
Caprice323 said:
That is the question. For years I drank a protein shake for one or sometimes two meals a day. Usually just breakfast or dinner, or half a scoop for a snack. I'm debating whether or not I should do that anymore. Do any of you have advice on this? (PS: I have 2 brands I love, so it isn't a matter of me disliking them...)

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Hi Caprice. Your profile indicates you haven't been here since June 8th, so I'm not going to reply at this time. If you're still here, give us a heads up. A lot of people have responded to you already.
 
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