Hello, I'm five weeks post op and my Dr has given me the go ahead to eat solid foods hoping that my protein intake will improve. I have tried 15 different types of protein shakes and supplements and they all make me sick. I gag on them. :-( So now that I am able to eat solids I ate a little bit of chicken earlier and it was ok. I can only eat 3 to 4 bites then I am full. I need help. Some ideas on protein rich foods that have been tolerated by others post op. Oh, and I should mention, I'm allergic to eggs. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello, I'm five weeks post op and my Dr has given me the go ahead to eat solid foods hoping that my Protein intake will improve. I have tried 15 different types of protein shakes and supplements and they all make me sick. I gag on them. :-( So now that I am able to eat solids I ate a little bit of chicken earlier and it was ok. I can only eat 3 to 4 bites then I am full. I need help. Some ideas on protein rich foods that have been tolerated by others post op. Oh, and I should mention, I'm allergic to eggs. Any help would be appreciated.

Just to be clear, I'm not talking from personal experience since I won't have my surgery for another 4 months. If I were in your shoes, I'd try the softer versions of Tofu with Asian flavors.

Cottage cheese works well for me. And Dannon, Light & Fit Greek yogurt. It's only 80 calories and 12 g of Protein. 1/2% Milk has 8g of protein/serving.

I pulse kidney and pinto Beans in the food processor with a little onion and salsa. It's like refried beans. Then I put reduced fat shredded cheese on top to increase the protein content.

I suggest looking at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

Thank you for your suggestions! That website is incredible. Thank you all! :-)

I add a slice of cheese over chicken for extra protein I'm a little over 4 weeks and it helps alot

I'm 6 weeks, and on a regular diet. I eat mostly Greek yogurt, high in protein, and do 1 shake in the a.m. It takes forever to get the shake down, and think they pretty much gag everyone post-op from what I have seen. I can sometimes do a few bites of chicken, the next day won't be able to. I think it's pretty much the norm. I just make sure I get thee shake, and have a lot of yogurt on hand. Good luck,

Thanks Kelly. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm stocking up on yogurt today. :-)