The importance of daily protein intake can not be over emphasized. The malabsorptive component of Duodenal Switch makes daily protein intake a lifetime necessity.  The amount of protein intake is dependent on individual needs and laboratory study results (which are also a necessity for life) however,  the minimum daily intake should be around 100+- gms per day.  Also hydration is of the utmost importance throughout the weight loss surgical journey. A minimum of 64 ounces daily for adequate hydration.  High hydration,  high protein, vitamins and minerals supplements, and low carb for life.  Fat will come with eating protein and is tolerate on an individuals basis based on age, common channel, alimentary channel, gut microbiome health, bowel motility, medications, etc.

Protein needs increase depending on physical needs, infection, healing, pregnancy, surgery, age, injury, etc. Plastic surgery requires higher protein needs for appropriate healing.

Whey isolate, low carb protein powders are the protein supplements of choice.

During the immediate post surgical period a good protein intake goal is:

1. 30 gms daily by 30 days post surgery
2. 60 gms daily by 60 days post surgery
3. 90 gms daily by 90 days post surgery, etc.

After healing, protein from real unprocessed food sources, such as meats, eggs, cheeses, dairy, seafood, nuts, any animal product is best.  Shakes are to fill in if you are unable to eat real food products.  Some people become lactose intolerant and may need to avoid items with lactose or take Lactaid.

Sites with information on protein:

https://www.dsfacts.com/protein.php

Dr. Keshishian’s blog on protein: https://www.dssurgery.com/blog/protein

Other protein powder recommendations:

Isopure Zero Carb Unflavored or flavored Whey Isolate: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Perfect-Isopure-Vanilla/dp/B000E95HP0

Unjury many flavors and chicken soup. https://www.unjury.com

Jay Robb Whey Isolate: https://www.jayrobb.com/protein/whey-protein-unflavored-80-oz.asp

Optinumu Nutriton Whey Isolate: https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Extreme-Chocolate/dp/B002DYIZHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423600951&sr=8-1&keywords=on+protein+isolate+2+lb

List of Ready to Drink Protein Products:

Isopure clear protein drink comes in several flavors:

Vitamin Shoppe’s Isotech protein drink comes in several flavors

Lift protein drink (Atkin’s) https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=lift+protein+drink&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=89316918974&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3955536375689546811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031137&hvtargid=kwd-152082169968&ref=pd_sl_94bo1om6xz_e

Premier protein is a combination protein and contains lactose which some people do not tolerate. https://www.premierprotein.com

Smaller bottles of Isopure clear whey isolate drink: https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Alpine-6-Count-Bottles/dp/B001M0NJOQ

Cystosport clear whey isolate drink: https://www.cytosport.com/products/whey-isolate/?tab=flavors

This does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or prescribing.  It is simply a compiled list of gathered information and not meant to be all inclusive.  If you are in doubt or have questions please contact our office for further assistance.