So, I am almost 4 weeks out and on a soft diet. I put my meals and snacks in MFP for the day and it looks like I may be able to get in over 60 grams without the protein shake. Does it matter what source the protein is from? Is whey protein better than protein from food? All of my meals and snacks equal about 575 calories. I might throw a Special K2O packet in my water for 30 cals, 5 g fiber and 5 g protein. I am choosing low calorie foods with lots of protein. Also, I am working a 12 hour shift tonight so I will be snacking through the night, but I included those snacks in my total. Thoughts?

My WLS bible says to subsidize the protein goals with real food. As you are able to meet your goals with real food, no more protein drinks. Though I will say, my diet doesn't seem balanced yet so I like keeping one protein drink in my daily diet to help with vitamin intake.

At my 4-week check-up I told my surgeon that even though I'd started on soft foods I would like to continue to have a Protein shake for Breakfast each work day, since it's convenient and a time-saver. He said that would be fine.

My doc and NUT are calling for 3 meals (2 ounces of protein) and 3 shakes per day thru week 6. They want 80-90 grams of Protein - I can't get anywhere near there with food, so they want to supplement with the shakes.

I've heard some NUT's want all or most protein from food, but I just can't get there on my own, I simply can't eat that much.

Good luck on your 12-hour shift tonight!!!