I was banded thursday. As a nurse it has always been drilled into my head that one must have protein to heal. The post op diet my dr gave me is 7 days of clear liquids, 7 days of full liquids, and then seven days of full liquids and protein shakes. Never any mushies, straight to regular diet after 21 days. I am concerned that 7 days of clear liquids will leave me at risk for poor healing... But then Again, I was Getting 80 to 100g of protein pre op... Is that enough to sustain? Thoughts, anyone?

I had chicken and beef broth after a couple days which added protein. My doctor stresses protein all the time from pre to post and still now 6 months later. After a week I was back to protein shakes then soft foods. They say your new stomach is like a babies so from liquids touch to soft foods then you learn what you can and can not eat. Bananas and fries do not work at all for me (even baked kind).

You can always buy the newhey Protein shots about 2.5 oz of protein "shots" . What I do is when I need a little boost is drink some or add some to a bottle of Water and sip all day. Wish I had known about these when I had had surgery, I wouldnt have worried so much. I purchase mine at walmarts, I like the generic brand not as sweet.

Good luck (the generic has 26 grams of protein I belive the newhey has 42)

I had chicken and beef broth after a couple days which added Protein. My doctor stresses protein all the time from pre to post and still now 6 months later. After a week I was back to Protein Shakes then soft foods. They say your new stomach is like a babies so from liquids touch to soft foods then you learn what you can and can not eat. Bananas and fries do not work at all for me (even baked kind).

Im sipping broth' date=' but It has one gram of protein. Any brands with higher content?

You can always buy the newhey protein shots about 2.5 oz of protein "shots" . What I do is when I need a little boost is drink some or add some to a bottle of Water and sip all day. Wish I had known about these when I had had surgery, I wouldnt have worried so much. I purchase mine at walmarts, I like the generic brand not as sweet.

Good luck (the generic has 26 grams of protein I belive the newhey has 42)

Thanks! I'll go grab some of these.

In addition to using the new whey once a day.I also bought unjury unflavored protein power. I measure me out 2 scoops and sit it on the counter.All through the day I take a teaspoon out and mix it in my broth, jello, juices.....when my bowl is empty, I know I have enough protein in me. By mixing a little into everything, I don't notice it as much. Makes it much easier

In addition to using the new whey once a day.I also bought unjury unflavored Protein power. I measure me out 2 scoops and sit it on the counter.All through the day I take a teaspoon out and mix it in my broth' date=' Jello, juices.....when my bowl is empty, I know I have enough protein in me. By mixing a little into everything, I don't notice it as much. Makes it much easier[/quote']

I'll give that a try as well! How are you feeling? I think we were banded within 24 hrs of each other... And I saw you had a rough time of it.

Im doing better....It has taken me a few extra days to recover but I'll get there. Thanks for asking.