I'm 3 weeks post- surgery and just started a 2-week pureed diet. The guidelines are pretty much baby food consistency. I tried some of the jarred baby food meats (turkey, chicken and beef) and there is simply NO WAY I can eat that - even with spices/seasoning added. Also tried pureeing tuna and chicken myself - just can't deal with the consistency.

My question is - are all Proteins the same as far as your body is concerned? If I get the Protein recommended at this stage (60 grams minimum) does it matter if it's from dairy sources, Protein powder or Beans instead of pureed meat?

Seems to me that it wouldn't matter, but I'd appreciate input from anyone who knows more about this than I do (and that's pretty much anyone

i'd ask a nutritionist.

I know a couple people in my support group that are vegetarian and vegan, i know they got all of there protein from non meat sources, they talk about lots of beans. I do know 1 of them at 17 months out still drinks 1 protein drink to make sure she gets all her protein.

I am at 3 months and enjoy 2 protein shakes a day, one when I get up and one when I go to bed. I drink them to ensure that my metabolism keeps grinding away, but they also taste good. If you are looking for a good brand, go with Syntrax. Both their Nectar and matrix product lines are yummy with milk or with water.