Hi I just had my surgery 5 Days ago and am barely getting in 176 calories and 40 gm of protein. Been living off Unjury chicken broth, sugar free popsicles, and PowerAid Zero. What else did you guys eat/drink during Phase 1?

I used dr. sergio verboonen. I can understand the sweet thing. I eat 6 of the Quaker carmel mini rice cakes if I want something sweet plus it has crunch and at least whole grain. I get tired of the chocolate shakes so I mix mine with coffee, a splash of Toriani vanilla bean SF syrup and a Splenda over ice. It's yummy lol.

That's great that you got more Protein in. A couple more g's or oz of fluids today, a few more tomorrow, and before you know it your there. If you don't have a good day, focus on what you did wrong today and try to change what you do tomorrow. Bad days happen! Just pick up and keep going. Today has been a bad one for me. I've only had 41 g's protein and 269 calories. I've got a horrible cold and trying to keep fluids going although I have had a few bites of chicken and black Beans. Doing the best I can today and tomorrow hopefully I will feel better and get back on track!

Exact same thing happening here ... Also 5 days post-op ... I can't find any protein drinks that are palatable ... And I have them all ... EAS...Adkins... Pure Protein...Nectar...unflavored protein... Chicken soup flavored protein ... This sucks!

vlb4VOLS, I use Dymatize ISO-100 Protein powder shake. It has the most protein per scoop and it really tastes great. It does NOT have many calories though..only 105 calories per 25 grams of protein. But, best of all it mixes great and tastes awesome. They have lots of flavors online and in most stores.

I am 10 days out and am only getting about 600-800 calories per day and getting 80 grams of protein per day. I am starting to experiment with pureed foods. I am good with most of them and they have all agreed. I did try to chew up a bite of my wifes egg yesterday and chewed till it was applesauce, but that did not work. First time anything came back up.

Stepped on the scale for the first time since surgery at 10 days. I was 308 at surgery and now I am at 285. (23 pounds in 10 days) Wooo hoooo! I have been walking a mile + every day which I am sure has helped.

Stephen

Thanks Riverdude... Ill check that out

WOW 23 lbs in 10 days is amazing!! Unfortunately, my doctor said I can't have any protein shakes until after 10 days of my surgery...I am on Day 6 today so I still have 4 more days to go before I can start drinking my shakes.