Who would have thought you would ever want to know this much about protein?
Protein is our best friend now and forever. You always will want to follow a high protein diet. ALWAYS eat your protein first, it is essential, and will keep you fuller longer.
Why is it important?
Pre-op, you absorb protein in the first bit of your intestines. This is bypassed with gastric bypass surgery. You need to increase and supplement your protein to ensure you are getting enough absorbed. The best absorbed is "pre-digested" which is the protein powder and shakes. These are absorbed virtually instantaneously and almost completely.
If you do not have enough protein intake, you will become malnourished. It also curbs cravings, and gives you a feeling of satiety longer.
How much do I need?
Women should have about 60-80 grams of protein daily, and med 70-100. You should increase your protein when you hit a plateau (as well as increase your water).
You should only consume up to 30 grams at a time, as that is all our body can absorb at once (professional athletes can absorb more). Taking in extra at one time will not hurt you, but will just be wasted.
What about amino acids?
This is the nitty-gritty to protein. We need the aminos. Aminos are good in every aspect of life… even to helping with drug addiction and healing.
Out of the 20 amino acids your body needs, 11 of them are produced by the body. These are called non-essential amino acids. The other 9, or essential amino acids, we need to get from food sources. Without enough of these essential aminos, you body will become malnourished and protein deficient.
Complete vs. Incomplete?
Complete proteins contain sufficient amounts of all of the EAAs (essential amino acids). Animal proteins are a good source of complete proteins (meat, fish, cheese, milk, eggs, and poultry).
Vegetable proteins are incomplete proteins, meaning they do not have all, or enough, of the EAAs (grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and other vegetables). BUT DON’T WORRY!! You can correct the error that Mother Nature made 
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The best KIND of powdered protein is Whey. The best form of whey protein is Isolate vs. concentrate. Reason for this is: Concentrate only has between 20-80% pure proteins; the rest is lactose and fat (yuck). Isolate is at LEAST 90% pure protein. Calcium Caesinate is even poorer quality than concentrate. Hydrolyzed collagen protein is LOW in EAAs. Soy isolates are a big no-no, something to do with amino acids binding with other things and potentially causing perforated bowel and lower immune system. Hydrolizates just means that the protein is further digested, and “easier” to absorb… but that doesn’t mean it is better.
So, how does my shake add up?
Here is a list of different powders, and what the initial ingredient is (the initial ingredient is always the primary component).
Proscore - Concentrate
Pure Whey - Concentrate
Designer Whey - Concentrate
Dymatize Elite - Concentrate
HDT - Concentrate
Next Level - Concentrate
Matrix 5.0 - Concentrate
Pro V 60 - Concentrate ( and a bit higher carbs than normal)
Optimum Pro Complex - mix with isolate listed first
Unjury - Isolate
Essence - Isolate
IDS - Isolate
Isopure - Isolate
Nectar - Isolate
Proto Whey - Isolate
PVL Whey Gourmet - Isolate
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