Hi everyone,

I am about 3 and a half weeks post op. I am having a really hard time getting my protein in as my new sleeve is not a fan of protein shakes. I have been doing the isopure drinks but I only like one flavor and its getting really old lol I wanted to see when every one started introducing protein bars into their diet? I will transition to the soft food stage on the 25th and be on it for two weeks.

Thanks!

Do you live near a kroger? The kroger Carbmaster milk has 11 g of protein per cup and counts as water. Ricotta cheese mixed with tuna is a favorite of mine, kidney beans blended with fat free sour cream, egg salad, tofu, greek yogurt. Lox These are all way easier to get down compared to a protein bar. Of course they have half the protein per volume. I was right where you are now when I started nibbling on quest and pure protein bars

The only "good" protein shakes I have found are buying they Body Fortress Chocolate powder and mixing one scoop it with 12 oz of milk. 38 grams of protein and it reminds me of chocolate milk. My two girls beg me to make them one all the time, so you know they are good. (Girls are 4 and 7.)

I was at 6 weeks before allowing any bars and I couldn't eat it all at once. It felt kind of heavy in my stomach. Now I eat them all the time, but the shake was much better at first!