I am less than 1 week post-op, and I'm wondering if any of you are in the same boat? I'm to the point where I am just starting to tolerate water well. Protein shakes make me very uncomfortable, and I am nowhere close to getting the recommended 60 grams of protein per day. Is anyone else having trouble getting the shakes down?

I'm almost 2 weeks post op (surgery date 5/14) and my doctor recommends 30 grams of Protein by the 2 week mark. He realizes how difficult it is to get down 60 grams of protein in the beginning and doesn't want me to force it. He says get as much in as possible and try to aim for 30 grams by 2 weeks. After that, I'm to keep increasing until I get to the 60 gram goal. The shakes are thick so they're pretty hard to go down. I've learned that if I drink them very slowly (1 ounce every 15 mins), it goes down a little better. I'll drink half in the morning and half later in the day. Have you tried any of the flavored waters or crystal light? I prefer those over plain Water. Tastes better and is a little less boring.

Thanks for the input. I agree, I feel like I sip on the shake all day but it's so hard to get down. 30 grams seems way more doable than 60 at this point. Good luck to you!