Can I have a protein shake the first week after surgery?

[CantStopMeNow 13]

Right now I'm eating chicken broth for Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. I don't know if I can do this any longer? I'd like to at least have a Protein Shake for breakfast and not chicken broth

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[anewmeja 31]

As long as it's in liquid form you can.

[mylighthouse 782]

Are you on Clear liquids only right now? What did your doctor tell you?

If you are on full liquids then you can have Protein shakes and other things too like strained cream Soups.... you need to ask your doctor if you are unsure.

[Vinasu 621]

Shoot, they wouldn't let me out of the hospital until I could down a shake. One ounce at a time.

[Dedeains 11]

My dietician told me I could start Protein Drinks and purees one week post-op.

[NWJill 119]

I was able to start full liquids after 3 days but it is always best to ask your surgeon, didn't they give you guidelines and time periods for your phases?

[kimberb 323]

Right now I'm eating chicken broth for Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. I don't know if I can do this any longer? I'd like to at least have a Protein shake for Breakfast and not chicken broth


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Ask your surgeon. Your surgeon is the only person who can give you the correct answer for YOU.

[Mindy78 372]

I came home on full liquids. Protein Shakes, sf pudding, yogurt. After 2 days in hospital. Each dr is different. Follow what they tell you

[Stephanielp 120]

I was allowed Protein drinks but ask your dietician to be sure ...it is liquid

progress starts in the mind

[carolyndd6 10]

Yes you can. They want you to get between 60 to 100 grams of Protein

[lyrically_ sleeved 2]

Yes

[Candy985 15]

yes you should be on full liquid from the day you leave the hospital at least that what you doc put me on

[FamilyGuyNJ 123]

I was Clear Liquids for day 1&2 post op. On day 3 I started Protein Shakes.< /p>

[Oneyearout 43]

I agree with Kim listen to your doctor.

[recreatingcate 132]

I'm on clear liquids until Monday and had surgery on the 22nd. On Monday, I can start with Protein shakes/drinks.