Had my surgery 12/7/12 and doing good .My problem is I am not getting the protein I should be getting every day.I drink a cup of hot Ovaltine with unsweeted silk almond milk every morning a slimfast 3-2-1 20g protein drink at lunch.and campbells tomato soup at dinner.With snacks light jello, popsicles Im not getting the protein on a daily basics.So should or can I add a protein powder to my soups and

ovaltine.I need at least my 60 grams of protein .If protein powder is the answer what is the best tasteing.Open for suggestings.Excuse my spelling but I cant find spellcheck on here.

It's extremely hard to get in all your Protein while you're still on the liquid diet. I struggled with it, too.

Adding unflavored protein powder to drinks could help increase your protein.

i was also banded on the 7th....i wasnt given a number to follow for protien. just carbs. but to make sure i ate protien in every meal. and to drink plenty of fluids. i start mushies tomorrow. i pureed some fresh veg in chicken stock with a lil white pepper. i have those set in bowls for snacks or what not. good luck dear

My prescribed diet was 2-3 oz of Protein liquid at the top of each hour while awake. I used Protein shakes for this. Then at least 203 ounces of liquid every 15 minutes. If you do the math and you are are awake at least 12 hours a day:

12 x 2-3oz - 24-36 oz Protein drinks (Avg was 20 g protein per cup or 60 g protein)

12 x 3 other 15 minute segment/hour x 3 oz = 108 oz of liquids.

If you need more protein, drink it at the half hour mark.

This plan easily gets in the required protein and liquids we need for post-op recovery, and it is a schedule you can follow anywhere.

Bee Healthy!

By the way... I did this for 3 week post op!

Gnc has a unflavored whey protein that has been really helping me meet my protein intakes. I mix it with the mushy food and into my protein Shakes.

Watch with some protein powders, they can be loaded with carbs and unnecessary sugar. I've been using (although pricey) unjury powders and so far I like them. Chocolate is probably my favorite. I also have an unflavored one that I add to jello and pudding and some drinks. I don't know how I would get hit that protein mark without them.

My doc has me on a progressive diet, clear liquid to full liquid (I'm on now) to puree to soft to solids

Banded 12-7-12

ISOPURE ZERO...... 40 grams of protein, get the Alpine Punch....tastes amazing. Goes down easy....... plus is has branched chained aminos acids!! BCAA's