I should get honest about my Protein intake. It is no good. I am 12 days out and lucky if I can gag down 30 grams. I just can't take in protein and drink all this Fluid. Fifteen grams of protein fills me up for hours (half my average shake). So then I drink more when I can and I am filled up again. Of course while all this protein BS is going on I am not drinking Water. Just messing around with trying to get 70 grams is taking up my whole day.

I am still struggling with hydration. I am putting out about 30 cc to 40 cc an hour which is good but I wake up shakey and my mouth is dry. My husband curled up to me this morning and was like "What is wrong you are shaking" And I said I am just this way in the morning if I try to focus on protein and miss water. I am in a vicious cycle.

My calves are also cramping. I already got checked for blood clots. I have none.

I am not liking life right now. Still no regrets.

How long can I go with not enough protein? Mac? Help.

It's funny I am ok in the morning but I have spent several nights in tears because no matter how hard my family tries to eat on the sly I can still smell it. I don't want them to live differently because of a decision I made of my own free will so I just leave the room when they eat.

I am not hungry but I am wanting some variety. This is getting so old that for a few days I didn't drink anything but Water and gatorade. Then I had to put my big girl panties on and force myself back on shakes.

People always ask "How can you live on so few calories" I am like "dunno, I am not hungry or lightheaded so I must be fine. I only get about 400 a day". Besides did they not notice I have plenty of "reserves" :biggrin2:

i bought Isopure for after my surgery, and all they had was grape. It does not taste too bad...hope my tastes don't turn on my after the surgery!

nectar Syntax Cappucino flavor... blended in with 8 oz. skim milk (1 scoop of powder) is about 1/2 the daily Protein. (23g + plus what the milk has).

I've been using that for protein & concentrating on fruit & veggies purred to eat.

You are SOOOO lucky (as far as your diet, not your leg). I am clears. Jello, broth, thinned shakes, gatorade, propel, SF popcicles and...... that is it.

What I wouldn't give for anything made with veggies.

New whey bullets are pretty good - as someone said. They have 42 grams of Protein in 3 ozs. Forget the way they taste and just drink the measly three ozs. You'll feel better.

Also in the beginning, I would add 2 scoops of Protein powder to my shakes. It didn't really change the taste and it would give me about 40 grams in one drink. (Just be SURE to get protein in ALL day and not just in the morning.)

Here's another trick that I use to make myself feel better in the mornings - I take a few sips of chocolate or vanilla Muscle Milk before I go to bed. Then I don't wake up shaky.

And I DEFINITELY sympathize with trying to get protein and liquids in. It's not easy.