I am 15 days out from surgery. I am still struggling to get my Protein and Fluid goals. I don't think I have met either goal a single days since surgery. I have a really hard time with Protein shakes, most of them are just gross to me. I've tried adding protein to food, and again is just gross.

For my fluids, I sip on Water all day, but I usually only manage about 40 oz. I need tips on increasing both. I worry about this everyday because I know both are important for me.

Me too! Really harder than I thought!

My new trick is a 2 scoop breakfast Nectar Cappuccino, 50 grams!

Now it may take several re-warms...just like regular coffee ????

Can also mix up vanilla protein adding it like "cream" to coffee!

Also tried to DIY popcycles with Nectar brand fruit flavors.

But you are right...it is a challenge!

Linda

I find adding something like Mio or Crystal Light or making decaf iced tea helps me with my fluids.

Try some Syntrax nectar Protein powders. They come in individual serving packets too, so you can taste several different flavors and find a few you like. They have a good variety of fruity flavors and taste much lighter, more like juice. For me, they are way easier to drink than the sweeter Vanilla/Chocolate ones. I have a Cappuccino one over ice every morning.

Isopure zero carb drinks helped me. At 40 grams of protein and 20 ounces of fluid you kill two birds with one stone but you will have to be committed...they are not tasty. You can get them at GNC.

I am 18 days out and i've been having the same issues. In fact i was becoming undernurished and my nutritionist told me to start drinking smoothies made with greek yogurt, fairlife milk, and fruit. All Protein is disgusting to me except the Atkins Carmel Cafe shakes, and those have a lot of fat in them, so I was told to limit them to once a day.

As far as Water I was only gettng about 24 oz in.. So my NUT told me to add fruit slices(just dont eat the fruit) So i've been adding lemon and orange slices to my water. Since surgery I cannot tolerate crystal light. I've also made a batch of the Starbucks Tazo Passion Fruit Iced Tea and I mix in the MInute Maid light 5 calorie lemonade and it helps get fluids in also.

I'm currently choking down an Isopure Zero Carb-- at the very least it helps me get my water in, because for every drink I take I have to chase it with water.

I love genepro protein powder. It's tasteless, dissolves in anything. 1 small scoop is 30 grams. I just dissolve 2 a day in anything I'm drinking or eating. Soup, juice, yogurt.... There is no way I could get my protein with out it. I despise protein drinks & the fake sweeteners give me headache.

I'm currently on day 4 after revision surgery. The "trick" I've currently hit on is adding Crystal Light to Isopure. Improves the taste significantly!! This is one of the only ways I know to get 40g in at this point. I also just ordered some GENEPRO Protein powder based on what everyone is saying. It is very hard for me to get the liquids & protein in - but I'm determined.

@@eyhornmom

I had a hard time till I started using premier Protein chocolate. 30g protein in 11oz. I feel your pain.

I love genepro protein powder. It's tasteless, dissolves in anything. 1 small scoop is 30 grams. I just dissolve 2 a day in anything I'm drinking or eating. Soup, juice, yogurt.... There is no way I could get my protein with out it. I despise protein drinks & the fake sweeteners give me headache.

I also use this powder, I didn't know I could add it to yogurt I thought it had to be dissolved into a liquid. Thanks for the tip!

I am 15 days out from surgery. I am still struggling to get my Protein and Fluid goals. I don't think I have met either goal a single days since surgery. I have a really hard time with Protein shakes, most of them are just gross to me. I've tried adding protein to food, and again is just gross.

For my fluids, I sip on Water all day, but I usually only manage about 40 oz. I need tips on increasing both. I worry about this everyday because I know both are important for me.

By the GENEPRO powder at the very least get the sample pack off their website $3.50 for two servings. Also when I placed my ordered I did it through lucky Vitamin and bought two bags with a coupon code i found and getting free shipping it was $60 for the two bags and that's a two month supply if you do one scoop a day. Well worth it in my opinion!

I mix the Isopure with water, about half/half and it helps to get it down. I also like the Syntrax nectar fruit flavors. I'm struggling a little with the unflavored Unjury. I feel like I can taste it. I mix it with tea in the morning and I can manage that, but I tried it with chicken broth and vegetable broth and I just couldn't do it. I will say that most everything I drink at this point (day 4) has protein in it. I managed ~50g protein, 48 oz fluid yesterday. Trying for 64 today.

I love GENEPRO Protein powder. It's tasteless, dissolves in anything. 1 small scoop is 30 grams. I just dissolve 2 a day in anything I'm drinking or eating. Soup, juice, yogurt.... There is no way I could get my protein with out it. I despise Protein drinks & the fake sweeteners give me headache.

I also use this powder, I didn't know I could add it to yogurt I thought it had to be dissolved into a liquid. Thanks for the tip!

I put it in my refried Beans with melted cheese today. Yum!