Met with my NUT yesterday one on one and she told me I can only have protein shakes twice a week as a meal replacement before I hit the pre-op stage. I just wondered why she would say that. I love the protein shakes and they keep me full between meals. ALSO... I didn't do 100% well in the two weeks since I've seen her so I have to go back for her to see my journal before I can get a surgery date. Surely she doesn't expect me to be great at watching what I eat; I am trying to break 29 years of bad eating habits... **Frustrated**

Well, she probably wants to see if you can make food changes on your own, without relying on Meal Replacements....

My NUT wants us to eat protien as much as possible, so I use shakes or extra protien about 3 times a week....but I'm post-op...

Best of luck to you!

I agree that she prob wants you to start developing healthy eating habits now. My nut says drinking protein shakes is fine immediately post op, but as soon as we are able she prefers we consume our calories via food. I feel it is a good concept as I don't really care to supplement my food for protein drinks.

I just had my 2 wk post op appt on Tuesday and was told 1 Protein shake (30 g) a day and try to get the other 30-45 g from food.

Boy, this whole process is a life altering experience. Just do your best to follow their program. They understand that you are human and no one expects perfection. They are there to help us navigate our way. It will take time to learn what works for you.

You have made the first step to be healthier and should be proud of yourself!!