Everyone I don't understand something and hope u can help. I'm reading that people who just had surgery or are a few days post op are getting in a lot of their protein already. How can that be??? I'm two weeks post op as of this Friday and all I have been consuming is water, decaf coffee, sugar free Popsicles and crystal light. There is absolutely no protein in any of these items. Am I seriously doing something wrong and will harm myself in the long run when I start my next diet phase??? My post op diet plan says straight clear liquids.

Every surgeon is different. Just follow your surgeons guidelines.

You'll be just fine.

Surgery 7/25/12

Everyone I don't understand something and hope u can help. I'm reading that people who just had surgery or are a few days post op are getting in a lot of their Protein already. How can that be??? I'm two weeks post op as of this Friday and all I have been consuming is water' date=' decaf coffee, sugar free Popsicles and crystal light. There is absolutely no protein in any of these items. Am I seriously doing something wrong and will harm myself in the long run when I start my next diet phase??? My post op diet plan says straight clear liquids.[/quote']

Well when I came home it was on full liquids, and was getting in my protein from a Protein shake every morning, my protein pudding and Soups for lunch and dinner. Until your surgeon tells you to go to the next stage you will not be getting your protein in. Although many drs prefer that a patient stays hydrated the first couple of weeks instead of focusing on protein. Good luck!

It truly does vary from surgeon to surgeon. My surgeon released me from the hospital on full liquids--no worries about what had protein or did not. Then at my 2 week follow up appointment, he moved me on to "regular foods"--anything protein (meat, eggs, cheese, etc) and leafy green veggies (a lot like Adkins diet). I was fine with that. But you should follow your surgeon's plan.

Most do release you on full liquids so that you can get some protein from protein shakes for healing. If you're unsure about what you should be taking in give your doc a call/nutritionist.

Medically speaking, no one knows more about your history, your case, and your surgery than your surgeon. Doctors have widely varying opinions and ideas on pre-op and post-op care. Regardless of how good our intentions might be on the forum, you would definitely want to think twice (or ten times) before ignoring your surgeon's instructions. You put your life in his/her hands for the surgery. Not much of a leap to go with his/her judgement for post-op. You're gonna love the new you!!

Thank you so much everyone. Wonderful advice!