Tips for Getting in Protein

[MrsOptimistic 38]

I am 5 days post-op and I'm having trouble getting in all of my Protein. I am mixing the powder with 4 oz of Water. The shakes taste fine to me, I'm just not hungry. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!

[alyce20 82]

The sane thing happened to me... I am five weeks post op... So it does get better . I never stressed about it... As time went on I could drink a little more and a little more....

[Butterflyhigh 504]

It's very hard to hit Protein goals in the beginning. The more you heal the more you will be able to consume in a day.

I spend so much less money at the grocery store and restaurants now that I am post-op that I don't feel bad for dropping $100 on Protein Bars and drinks. I LOVE this high Protein hot chocolate drink. Fast Track hot chocolate. I'll have one for Breakfast and one at the end of the evening. Each is 15g protein.

I don't think it was until around 6-8 weeks before I began hitting protein and hydration goals. It's just plain hard to get enough food/drink in the stomach before then. Don't worry yourself too much. It will come.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Me too.......took about a month.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

14 weeks out, and I still have a Premier Protein shake every morning to kick-start my day with 30-grams.