protein problems

[MamaLumm514 2]

i am 2 weeks and 4 days post surgery. i find myself having a very hard time with eating and getting my Protein in for the day! i've tried different protein and different recipes, I'm so ready to give up!

[jgriffith0726 3]

Do not give up. The first few weeks are the hardest. I never got the amount of Protein in I was supposed to. The Protein Drinks made me want to throw up. Listen to your body, it knows best. Everyone is different and moves at different speeds.

[M'Lane 9]

The first few weeks are the hardest for sure! Unfortunately, most of us suffer with this. You need to treat your Protein drinks like medicine--just take it. Hold your nose (sometimes the smell makes the taste worse), use a closed container or shaker bottle, and just do it. Protein is necessary for healing (as is walking). The first few weeks though, none of us make our daily protein requirement. Concentrate on staying hydrated and try and find a Protein Powder that is tolerable. Its tough, because your taste buds are likely very sensitive and most things will taste way too sweet. I'd buy unflavored protein powder and add your own flavorings to it. You can also mix it with chicken broth, Soups and sugar free pudding for added protein. GNC makes a clear ready-to-drink Protein Drink that are fruit flavors that aren't too sweet (Isopure). They are pricey, but you could try a few flavors and see if they work. I used Isopure vanilla flavored powder as an early post-op mixed with skim milk. It's costly ($50 a tub) but I could use it as a base and add things like crystal light mix, sugar-free Jello and once my diet was progressed and allowed it, frozen fruit in the blender.

Good luck! Congratulations on your recent surgery!

M'Lane

[MamaLumm514 2]

well i went to the er last night because i was dehydrated. now im getting luquids in but still cant eat thinking its time to call the dr

[lovealways 287]

Hang in there...how's it going now??

[danny7995 48]

Do not give up! It will get better! The beginning is the hardest part. I will echo what others have said though Protein is necessary. So do whatever you have to do to get it down. You will be grateful that you did. I have seen the good and the bad of this surgery. And those who do not do their protein does not have good results. So please heed our advice and force the protein down. I had to stay on all liquids for 7 1/2 weeks so I can testify to the difficulty of it. But I made it through and now I am 7 months post op and doing great. Hope this helps. God bless you!

[colady1913 8]

danny7995 why liquids for 7.5 weeks post OP?! I'm 4 days and am dying to chew something!!

[Samantha Ann 46]

Ugh I felt your pain. Once I found a Protein my body didn't reject, I was golden!

[jwinglover 0]

i am 2 weeks and 4 days post surgery. i find myself having a very hard time with eating and getting my Protein in for the day! i've tried different protein and different recipes, I'm so ready to give up!

Try the Premier Protein shakes. That's 30g a shake. Keep it up. I was the same way right after. I was craving something to chew