Question:
Does drinking protein really count?
I drink almost 50% of my protein intake using Unjury in Crystal Light. I have the haor loss going on and I want to up my protein. Can I just drink 100g of protein a day and have it count? It seems weird too think drinking a simi-clear liquid actually provide nutrients to my body, but I just can't eat any more food then I already do! Anyone know for sure? — lynnredboy (posted on March 19, 2010)
March 19, 2010
You WILL be intaking more Protein with each Shake. But you'll also be
taking in Calories with each Shake too. These Protein Shakes DO NOT count
toward your intake of Zero Calorie Beverages each day. The problem with
Shakes is that they are fluids, Which flow right through. Only sustaining
the "Full Effect" for a little while that would last much longer
if you had eaten something of a solid like chicken, etc. NOTE: Our bodies
will only absorb 32 grams of Protein every 3 Hours. - So you could drink
more as most protein shakes are about 22 grams of protein to reach that 32
mark BUT is it worth the EXTRA CALORIES. The good thing is they are
available for a quick fix if your on the busy going here & there.
— Michael Eak
March 19, 2010
For Hair Loss take Biotin 1000mg with only 50mg of Zinc. The Zinc helps our
bodies absorb the Biotin. But take NO MORE than 50mg of zinc at one time as
it could burn into the inner wall of your stomach/pouch.
— Michael Eak
March 19, 2010
Hi,
I must supplement with protein shakes, and as Michael stated you can only
absorb a certain amount of protein at a time. I am seven months out and
still is having major problems with eating protein, I barf or get very ill
when I eat meat.
— FSUMom
March 19, 2010
To answer your initial question; Yes, drinking protein counts but it isn't
the best choice because most of it is going to flow thru before your system
can absorb it simply because of its liquid state. Unless there is reason
for you to be on mostly liquids you should be trying new foods (solids) by
slowly adding back healthy and nutritious sources from each food group. We
all sympathize with the all-we-can-hold situation but you can always add
the Unjury to soft foods to boost that food's protein count. You will find
as you progress that your pouch will wake up and the sensation of hunger
will return to some extent. You need solids to keep you feeling satiated as
well as optimizing the absorption of nutrients which also occurs in the
stomach pouch. That's another reason why we don't drink for at least 30
minutes after eating. Liquids pass thru very quickly so you 1) aren't
absorbing as much as you do with a solid food and 2) you will become hungry
sooner. As far as the hairloss, be assured that this is normal at this
stage. For most of us it starts at 3 months out and will go on for about 3
more months. You will notice around 6-7 months hundreds of new little
sprouts coming in. Biotin won't hurt you but don't count on it to re-grow
your hair. The whole hairloss effect is more from the shock to your system
from the surgery and the resulting dramatic nutritional changes. Here's an
article that explains it:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/telogen_effluvium.html
Hang in there. That pouch will continue to heal and as it does it actually
grows in size somewhat. Just be sure to weight and/or measure your foods so
you learn to judge what is an appropriate portion. My surgeon's plan says
we aren't to ever exceed 1 cup total volume of dense foods. Soups are up to
1-1/2 cups. Following this rule helps to minimize the likelihood of
stretching the pouch.
— Arkin10
March 19, 2010
The above answers are incorrect. The only reason that you do not absorb
all of the protein would be the malabsorption from the DS or RNY surgery.
You do not absorb all the protein from any food. Chicken or protein shake,
it doesn't matter. The protein doesn't 'go right through you' if it is in
liquid form. You can get 100% of your protein from liquid, if you want.
Isopure has drinks which have 40 grams of protein and 160 calories. They
cost around $4 when I have gotten them. It is a myth that you will not
absorb the protein if you have too large of an intake at a time. You will
not absorb the protein from anything completely due to your surgery. Thats
why it is so important to get enough protein daily. If you want, you can
re-post this on the Main Board of the Forum with the title 'Asking Andrea'.
She is the expert on nutrition here.
— MargaretHM
March 19, 2010
Im confused... she isn't asking about protien SHAKES. She's asking about
the Unjury in her Crystal Light. There isn't any carbs or anything in the
Unjury is there? I am not familiar with the Unjury. I am however familiar
with Crystal Light as I drink it all day. And it only has 5 calories per
serving so I don't think you would be taking in all those calories as they
are stating. However, the difference with eating it vs drinking it is if ou
eat it you will stay full LONGER. Where as when you drink it you don't get
that lasing full feeling. But I agree no matter if you are eating it or
drinking it your body is not absorbing 100% of the protien due to your
surgery. If you are still questioning this... you should contact your nut.
Best of Luck. I too feel like I can not EAT all my protiens b/c I am just
too full and do not want to over eat.
— callen3640
March 20, 2010
I sure would have hoped so, I was on liquid protein 3 weeks after surgery
(Sleeve) on July of 08, I did very well, as I couldn't do anything else as
it would gag me, it was called Protidiet and I mixed with with water, comes
in alot of flavors. I am down 122 pounds, and my lab work is excellent
every 6 months. Best of luck to you!!
— [Deactivated Member]
March 20, 2010
Hi I have added hemp hearts to my diet as I too was finding it diffcult to
eat meat I mix 4 tbls of hemp hearts with a small yogurt and berries for
breakfast depending on the amt of protein in my yogurt usally 4 grams plus
the hemp hearts my average breakfast has approx 29 grams of protein I am
for for 30 grams if I can each meal.
— Figler5
March 22, 2010
Hair loss is normal. mine lasted two months. Biotin really does help the
hair regrow and come in healthy. Adding protien is fine. It will help your
body and it is aborbed well in the liquid form. every gram of protien is 9
claories. So if you use the crystal light and add no additional calories
you should be fine. If you have a problem with meats, beans and nuts are
good choices for protien in a solid food form. You will want to try to get
to a point you get your protien from food. The suppliments are great to
start but really should only be used for the first year or so.
— trible
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