shelbell

Sorry, but we do not ship to international addresses

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wobbles

Thank you PG, that makes perfect sense, and i'm going to get some protein shakes today!!! Anything to speed up the process, and make me feel a little stronger.

Milk is protein isn't it? I drink about 2 pints a day.

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Alia

I'm feeling quite confused now. I'm only 9 days post op and all this talk about protein supplements have left me wondering what I should be doing. Not once, before, during or after my surgery has any one mentioned that I need to be taking protein supplements. Are they totally neccessary and are n't there foods that you could be eating to provide you with the protein that you need. I must admit that the thought of eating pureed chicken and meat while I'm on this stage really does n't sound that appealing so could any one share with me protein rich things, other than meat or chicken that I could be having now to make sure I'm getting as much protein as I need. Prior to my op I never thought about food in its elements so all this talk of proteins and carbohydrates etc is totally foreign to me. Advice would be greatly appreciated.

Alia xxx

phatgirl

Cheese, milk, eggs and some beans provide protein. Protein supplements aren't required it is just that actually eating enough is difficult in the early stages.

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phatgirl

Sorry, I cut that post short by accident. Also yoghurt, fromage frais, tinned tuna & salmon, low-sugar custards & low-sugar mousse powder.

The problem is that at the portion size you can handle early on (the 1st 8 weeks) only allows for about half the protein that is recommended to support muscle mass & good health. To put simply, most servings of regular protein can't offer more than 10g of protein (usually more like 5g) at a time. If you are doing the recommended 4-6 meals for the 1st 8 weeks, you get 40-60g of protein (absolute max possible, usually more like 30-40g). For an ideal weight of 140lbs (I am not shooting that low personally) 80-100g of protein is recommended. So you can see the problem, that is why a drink of 4-6 ounces with a protein count of 20g or more can really make the difference.

This is all from research I have done, books I have read, etc. Do your own research if you like, I am just offering what I have found.

Best of luck and keep checking here for more protein ideas!

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Alia

I've just eaten one egg whipped up with 3 spoonfuls of baked beans and I'm not experiencing any problems with it so far. Thanks for the advice, I'm going to be more conscious now to make sure I'm getting the protein I need. Can we buy this kind of thing here in the UK?

Go Go Girl

Hi PG,
Thanks for the advice, I'm basically living on soup (Covent Garden ones) and slimfast smoothies (much nicer than the shakes), supplemented by milky drinks, yoghurts and lots of fluids. I'm now getting a bit fed up with liquids.......this is so much harder than I thought it was going to be!!
I have done lots of research and some says to move onto "mashed/pureed" foods after 2 weeks, others earlier so I'm basically just getting thicker and thicker soups (still blending any lumps out). And it seems to be going OK.
I'm going to try some mashed potato and baked beans at the weekend. I haven't had my first fill yet so I have very little restriction, but I'm not that hungry, just craving variety!!
All your ideas (everyone) in this thread are great......keep them coming.......as they say.....variety is the spice of life!!

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phatgirl

Yep, go to the beginning of this thread, all my links are UK based and most have free shipping. Also, a couple of the products can be found at Holland & Barrett.

Let us know how you get on if you buy anything. People always need suggestions if you find something you like.

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phatgirl

Yeah, I too have heard banders switch to puree early on. Just take it slow and make sure if it has bits to chew the life out of it. And yes, variety is the spice of life!!

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wobbles

You're a fountain of knowledge PG....such an asset to us all. Thank you for helping us out, and i'll remember you're the one to see when i need to know about my protein I know for sure i'm not getting enough!!

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phatgirl

Ahh, shucks, thank you for the lovely compliment.

I really am happy to help when I can. I LOVE being on here because I learn so much and if I can pass that on, well then I absolutely will!!

Nichole

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phatgirl

Proitein tips:

Parmesan cheese is a very concentrated protein source, just one teaspoon can add several grams to what you are eating and in such a small amount it is low fat.

Prawns are a terrific natural source of protein, they offer bang for the buck as Americans say. They are almost fat free, can be frozen almost forever and defrost in minutes under cold running water. They also add more protein grams than their equivalent weight of cheese, yogurt or milk!

Low-fat string cheese is a tasty snack, has the nutritional value of a glass of milk and is highly portable for people on the go.

Just thought I would share since not everyone can afford protein supplements!

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wobbles

Just so you all know, that elite supplements where you can get the RTD Met Rx are having 30% off at the moment.

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callysplace

Holland and Barret were doing a buy two get third free on the protien shakes and bars, i have tried both, the shakes are pretty tasty and the chocolate one tricks your minds into thinking you have had a proper milk shake (just make sure its ice cold) the bars on the other hand are euukk!!! like chewing cardboard.
Going to try some of the other flavours latter this week!

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shelbell

thanks for sharing Erin, just ordered 2 more boxes

Caroline, the choc-mint is yum

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