Had surgery 10/31/11. no real pain afterwards. hate protein shakes but trying to get in as much as possible. probably 40-50 grams a day.. Do not feel restriction at all. drink as I want, have to gulp the protein drinks to get them down, and doesn't bother me. take medicine no problems its like there is nothing there. is this normal. Have to say haven't been extremely hungry, but yesterday was rough. how many calories should I be getting while on liquid diet.. thanks in advanced.