So I am 3 days post op, getting in my liquids and protein today, however the Premier Shakes I liked pre surgery hurt trying to get them down. Anyone have a suggestion for a protein I can mix with water? I tried room temp that didn't help. Also if I have trouble with dairy can and will it go away as i heal? i am or was a milk lover, yogurts etc...

I am drinking Isopure! I was told to wait until I was on full liquids for the premier protein.

NotsobigMike...it is way too early for you to be drinking those shakes. You should be on clear liquids for 2 weeks after surgery. Eat jello, soup, or protein mixed with water. Try the Unjury Protein mix. It tastes the best. After two weeks you introduce the other things. Follow the plan your doctor gave you. You will soon be back on the milk based protein shakes and they will not longer hurt when you drink. It is a slow process... don't rush it. You need time to heal. Just because your incisions are healed does not mean you are healed internally so take it easy and don't injure yourself. I started out with jello, apple sauce, scrambled egg, chicken soup, etc... I know you think you will never be "normal" again but that is not true. Your stomach will keep you from eating a lot but you will be able to eat just about anything in time. I'm a year out and although some things are more difficult to eat than others. I can truly eat anything I want, but just a small portion of it. Life is good, not easy.... but good is good enough. Good luck to you.

I am one week post op. I am using Isopure unflavored in low sodium chicken broth. I let broth cool to about 130 degrees and add the Isopure. It goes down really well.

It depends on the doctor. 2 days clear liquids, then 7 days full liquids here.

Try cutting the shake with a touch of water, or milk.

I also use Isopure mixed with powerade zero. I am on day 3, and have gotten 71g of protein, and about 35 oz fluids. All my fluids had protein in them. I feel good, no nausea, or vomitting.

My husband and I are using the Syntrax Nectar. They come in many flavors (grape, cherry, fuzzy navel, cappuccino, lemonade and many more). We bought a sample pack and are ordering more of our favorites. They are thin like koolaid and taste pretty darn good -- and I am very picky!

I'm almost 4 days post op and I'm having a very hard time getting enough fluids in. I am supposed to do clear fluids for 2 days and then move to full liquids for 2 weeks. The Protein powders that I had no problem with before taste awful to me now. Every sip is followed by a pain as it enters my stomach.

Protein shakes were also part of clear liquid diet for me as well. I had a terrible time with shakes right after surgery. I had a mini panic attack and went to the store and bought like 8 different brands of protein shakes - all were terrible. I couldn't figure out how I was ever going to get my protein. Ended up doing unflavored Protein powder in Soups and Jello. I was getting 60-70 grams of protein and 64 oz of Fluid by day 4. At about 7 days, the protein shakes started going down better again. I think part of it for me was the dairy. Now 3 weeks post-op, I'm back to drinking Premiere Protein shakes no problem, although some other brands still don't sit well.

As far as tough getting fluids, try different fluids and different temps. Apple juice went down very well for me right after surgery and room-temp Water was much better than cold water. Its easy to put 1/4 scoop of unflavored protein mix in 6 oz of apple juice to help get both.

NotsobigMike...it is way too early for you to be drinking those shakes. You should be on clear liquids for 2 weeks after surgery. Eat jello, soup, or protein mixed with water. Try the Unjury Protein mix. It tastes the best. After two weeks you introduce the other things. Follow the plan your doctor gave you. You will soon be back on the milk based protein shakes and they will not longer hurt when you drink. It is a slow process... don't rush it. You need time to heal. Just because your incisions are healed does not mean you are healed internally so take it easy and don't injure yourself. I started out with jello, apple sauce, scrambled egg, chicken soup, etc... I know you think you will never be "normal" again but that is not true. Your stomach will keep you from eating a lot but you will be able to eat just about anything in time. I'm a year out and although some things are more difficult to eat than others. I can truly eat anything I want, but just a small portion of it. Life is good, not easy.... but good is good enough. Good luck to you.

Unlike so many others on this sight, my surgeon and NUT go right to stage II pureed/mushy phase. I was a ,bit surprised as well, assumed i would have a liquid phase immediately after. I have reconfirmed this with the surgeons office, I have actually gotten a phone call from PA and surgical coordinator each day to check on me... which was nice. I think I'm gonna be a little safe though and stick with some clears...