i'm still pre-op,but i need to know if there is a rule of thumb when to start Protein shakes, how much to take,and for how long the Protein Shakes are needed to be taken?

it seems not everyone drink them regulary.

My surgeon requires 60 grams of protein per day (I think). I went home on full liquids, so that is the day I started trying to get them down. I never did very well with them, but finally found a couple I could tolerate. As soon as I was on soft/mushy foods, I tried to get my protein in through food. At times I would add them back in for like a week, but just never really liked them much. I'd much rather use food for my protein.

60 grams for me. It has only been a few days of clear liquids, and it is a toughie. today I discovered the protein bombs (40g)- I mix them with water. I have apple juice with 'unflavored' Unjury (20 grams).

I started mine on my pre-op diet 2x a day. Now I'm 2 weeks post-op (started mushies Monday) and I am still doing 2 a day, with milk, which gives me a total of 64g of Protein from shakes. I noticed quite a few people on here get their protein from food instead of shakes, but when I asked my dietitian about it she said it would be months before I got off the shakes (but that I can eventually). But that's just one program's opinion. I'm going to keep doing what they tell me, but as seen from others' posts, it's not right or wrong either way, just varies by program kinda like the pre-op diet.:biggrin0:

Oh & I finally found one that I LIKE and don't just tolerate. It's here Bodybuilding.com - Optimum 100% whey Protein - With Faster-Acting HYDROWHEY! On sale now! and I drink the caramel toffee fudge. I think it's yummy! Tiffykins recommends the variety pack that they sell on that site, which is how I found the caramel toffee fudge. :blushing:

a bodybuilding friend suggested one and i already ordered a Variety Pack with 16 different flavors to check them out......

......i think it is the same as yours.

100% Whey Gold Standard | The 100% Whey Family

but it seems not every package size has all flavors.

Edited January 21, 201016 yr by tdriver

Every program is different. My doctor doesn't want me drinking protein shakes, either before or after surgery. I have to admit that I've been having some to help me get to my pre-surgery goal weight.

tdriver, yeah I think the majority of flavors are in there but it seems like there are a few missing. I wished cake batter had been included cuz that's what kind of ice cream I always used to eat! :drool5:

Every program is different. My doctor doesn't want me drinking Protein shakes, either before or after surgery. I have to admit that I've been having some to help me get to my pre-surgery goal weight.

That's the first time I've heard of a doctor doing that, so I'm curious - what was his reasoning? I know mine stress and stress and stress the shakes, which is alright by me, just a new routine! :thumbup:

I just went for my 3 week post-op appt., and my nutritionist tild me I can put away the protein shakes...I literally cried, I was so happy! After awhile, that sicky-sweet taste is gross and gags me.

Frankly, they nauseate me. I've tried, tried, tried....I've only ever came close to the Unjury Chicken Soup....(sigh)