Hey guys,

I'm on day 15 postop but my surgeon told me to start puree and soft foods..

He didn't mention anythin about protein bars, any idea how soon I can introduce them?

I need some protein in my diet!!

Hello!

My surgeon had me starting me on Protein shakes (I use whey protein) and I blend it with a cup of milk and 4 or 5 ice cubes. I had to do this 2x a day but now down to one. They have some yummy flavors like strawberry and Peanut Butter cup! I use body fortress!! Did your doctor mention anything about a protein supplement? And by that I mean the powder to make shakes?

I would say to stick with the protein shakes for now. If you want to incorporate bars later, wait until you are back on regular foods.

I wasn't permitted protein bars until 6 months after surgery, due to the high carb count. Even now I'm only supposed to use them in a pinch -- when traveling and so on. Protein shakes have been a regular part of my diet though.

My mom struggles with underweight. Her PCP recommended protein bars to her as a healthy way to GAIN weight. Keeping that in mind, it never bothered me that my dietician ruled them out.

I wasnt allowed to have protein bars until I was on a full diet. Than was about 12 weeks. Now I usually fit a Quest protein bar into my daily intake of food. They are quite tasty and good when on the go

I had my surgery in egypt, thus I didn't get very detailed info on my diet except very general outlines.

I'll start incorporating some protein shakes.

My NUT considers them candy bars on steroids so I won't eat them. She has done great by me so far so I listen to her 100%!!