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Who told you that you could have nuts!! That's awesome! My dr will NOT let me have nuts, but he did recommend drinking milk in place of the Protein shake/powder mixes because they make me nauseuas. He recommends Protein Shakes and powders and is a great doctor aside from the not letting me have nuts situation. So unfair.

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Tfarr...all of the Protein Shakes were making me very nauseuas and the powders made me vomit. My Dr was recommending the milk as an alternate for me because I can drink milk all day long! He told me the anecdote about the nutritionist who preferred plain old milk to Protein shakes/powders. It was a simply a short story that was very appropriate for my situation. I think that when I get into the next stage of eating (I'm 7 days post op) I can very easily round out my protein with food besides shakes/powders.

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Who told you that you could have nuts!! That's awesome! My dr will NOT let me have nuts, but he did recommend drinking milk in place of the Protein shake/powder mixes because they make me nauseuas. He recommends Protein shakes and powders and is a great doctor aside from the not letting me have nuts situation. So unfair.

I'm sorry. Were you being serious about "nuts". If I read right, the post was referring to the nutritionist (nut). Not food nuts.

If I got it wrong, then my eyes are failing me. If it was sarcasm, then I got a good chuckle.

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I was really concerned about reaching Protein goals considering I was only getting in about 15 grams per day. I called the doctor's office and they told me that I should be having at least 4oz of Protein shake 3 times per day along with plenty of Water to stay hydrated. They were more concerned with hydration than Protein. I tried a little yogurt today and a little apple juice along with 4ox of protein twice today. I find myself not being hungry however I make myself drink. I am more thirsty than anything and drink a lot of Water throughout the day.

I am ready to move to the next phase.

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I agree with @@Kindle on whey isolate Protein supplements, usually about 25-30 grams per serving.

During the first few weeks I think it is Water, Vitamins, and Protein, in that order. It is really important to stay hydrated. Mix in Greek yogurt and you can up your protein intake. I had to learn to like it, but it is a high protein food.

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