Do you have a hard time meeting your protein goals after bariatric surgery? Here are some of my favorite ways for getting in more protein and bumping up the nutritional content of the foods I am eating.
I’m just over a month post surgery and I’ve been watching your videos since before surgery, and I’ve been trying to implement your advice and it helps heaps
It's a pity they still insist on putting crap like Canola oil in the healthy choice power bowls... The vital Proteins stuff is very good and dissolves well. Costco does an occasional sale on this. Thanks for the video
Great videos! I am 16 months post VSG and one thing I like to do with the plain greek yogurt I add sugar free jello to the full container and mix it up. Its a great way to get your protein in. Its like eating desert!
I'm pre-surgery by about a month and a half. I did not realize how difficult it is to get protein in. Your ideas are so helpful! I watched this video yesterday, and today I made the pudding with the SF cheesecake pudding mix, a Premier Vanilla shake, and 4 oz of 2% milk (I wanted to have 4 half-cups. I'm funny that way). At any rate, it was delicious!!! Thank you so very much. I will be trying some of your other suggestions.
I'm so glad you liked it!!! And you are really setting yourself up for success by trying out recipes before surgery so you have ideas ready to go after surgery.
Love your video and I have subscribed! My VSG was on 12-21-2023. Since you were a Vegan in the past, I would be interested in any Vegan recipes you have come up with since your surgery. Will keep watching. Thanks!
That's a great idea! I must admit that not many of my meals these day are vegan, but I do have a good tofu one that I make on occasion. I will have to show that one!
I am so jealous of all these videos I see singing the praises of sugar free items, like the puddings. I am severely allergic to aspartame, which is in the puddings.
I don't like the cottage cheese texture either. I blend it in a blender it makes it so much more tolerable. Also, I mix it with sugar free jello and zero sugar whipped topping. It's a delicious low carb high protein snack!!! Totally recommend it!
Hi Nicole, I really enjoy your videos. You seem like such a fun person! I am going to have the gastric sleeve in June. Do you have any suggestions for things to order when eating out? Thanks!
My brain still always wants to do bread first and then my meal. So now I have to mentally prepare to order something that’s mainly protein and save the bread (and salad!) for after I’ve eaten at least some of the protein. I have asked waiters to bring all courses at once so I’m not sitting with the break staring at me. Or the salad - even though salad is good for you, I will fill up on that and I really need to prioritize protein. When going to a fast food restaurant, I don’t order fries or anything - just something protein-y. If it’s a sandwich, I do away with at least half the bread.
Thanks for the tips! I will pick up the pancake/waffle mix. I’ve been spending $$ purchasing from specialty sites. I do use cottage cheese to boost protein in eggs and soup. Want to try ranch dressing recipe also. Heard it was yummy. Hope you find a way to use it. 😊
Thanks, these are really helpful! I was worried about protein as I'm a vegetarian and I'm also allergic to peas, beans and nuts lol, but you have some good ideas here that I will definitely try! I'm a week away from surgery now and your videos have been really helpful :)
I just came across your video for having gastric bypass and is considering on having this as well. I just want to know what are some of the things that you can not absolutely eat or take at all when you're finally able to eat regular food, take medicine when you're not feeling well, or drink any type of beverages past 6 or 9 months?
I think time is the only real treatment, but make sure you get your protein and take vitamins. Also, a good trim can even things up and make it not look so scraggly while it’s growing back. :)
