Did y'all start drinking your protein shakes immediately after surgery?

My surgeon's recommendation was to do clear liquids for 2 days after the procedure, then full liquids for the next two weeks (this is where the protein shakes came in).

My surgeon's recommendation was to do clear liquids for 2 days after the procedure, then full liquids for the next two weeks (this is where the protein shakes came in).

thank you!

I was on just clear for the first 3 days then I started.

my doctor started me in the hospital & I did 2 weeks on full liquids post op

My doc said I could drink protein shakes made with water (no milk) for days 2 to 7 in my clear liquid stage. When I moved to full liquids (day 8) I was allowed to use milk to mix with the powder. But as you can see, we all have different answers here so I suggest you call your NUT and see what the official recommendation is for you!

Not a stupid question. I wish you the best.

I was required to drink clear liquids for the first week. I ended up buying some Isopure clear liquid Protein because I felt weak before the end of that first week. The second week I could have Protein drinks made with milk.

I was only on clears/liquid in the hospital. I was on purees immediately upon release.

I was on clear liquid for 8 days and then my NUT doesn't recommend protein shakes at all post-op.