I am having a probably with getting my protein and water. I can do about 45 protein and 32 oz water. If I do more water then I don't want to eat and I can only do 20 grams of shake protein. Rest from little food that I do get. I am 3 weeks and 4 days out. I hope I am not hurting myself.

Im still on my 3 week post op, but my good friend who is 2yrs in, gave me a product that might help you. Its a 1 oz jellow shot that is 15g of protein and 1 serving of fruit in each cup. Its made by Protica. Its called Protein Twist in orange flavor. This might help with being only 1oz and 15g of protein. They have other flavors too. If you Google it, you can purchase online. Zero sugar and fat only 100 Calories.

Everyone heals at the own rate and how healed you are will effect how much you can get in. It is very important to get your fluids and proteins in in order to get your body to effectively heal. You might want to try driving done warm or hot drinks as the warmth may reduce the internal swelling making it easier to get more in. Mostly don't let yourself get discouraged just keep getting as much as you can in and before you know it you'll be able to get the proper amounts. Good luck.

Have you checked with your doctor? When I met with the PA last week (my surgery isn't until tomorrow ) she mentioned doing all I could but to not stress if in the first few weeks I can't get the numbers. I know the key is to not get dehydrated and sent to the hospital for IV fluids.

Oh also, a quick note that I read about the various Protein shots out there - they are not whey protein. I don't really understand whey vs. other protein, but most of the shots seem to be made from collagen protein, not whey. I tried the Sunkist ones - sorry to say they tasted terrible (and are made from collagen), so it's great if the Protica ones aren't as bad, but I suggest checking with your doctor if it's ok to have protein that's not a medical-grade whey.

Im still on my 3 week post op, but my good friend who is 2yrs in, gave me a product that might help you. Its a 1 oz jellow shot that is 15g of protein and 1 serving of fruit in each cup. Its made by Protica. Its called Protein Twist in orange flavor. This might help with being only 1oz and 15g of protein. They have other flavors too. If you Google it, you can purchase online. Zero sugar and fat only 100 Calories.

Oh also, a quick note that I read about the various Protein shots out there - they are not whey protein. I don't really understand whey vs. other protein, but most of the shots seem to be made from collagen protein, not whey. I tried the Sunkist ones - sorry to say they tasted terrible (and are made from collagen), so it's great if the Protica ones aren't as bad, but I suggest checking with your doctor if it's ok to have protein that's not a medical-grade whey.

The product that they are talking about is a little different then the cheap protein shots that are found all over the place anymore, these are using Actinase Protein Complex which is a hydrolyzed combination of whey isolate, casseine isolate, and collagen isolate. The information I have seen on actniase looks pretty good, but if anyone knows anything more about please share. Here are some links of what I have found.

http://www.protica.com/

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Versatility-of-Actinase-Protein-Complex&id=19019

I may have to try some of this just to see what it is like.

I drink this with a couple of squirts of the sugar free/zero calories Hawaiian punch drops. It taste really good and no after taste.

I have used the proti a, protein shots since being on my pre surgery diet. They are thicker than jello but taste pretty good. They are a great source to get you protein in. Good luck..

Thank you everyone.