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Protein Shakes Question-Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet

Posting this question for someone getting ready to start their journey. I don't know the answer, but I'm sure many of you have some great suggestions. Hopefully she sees this!

I have the Syntrax nectar shakes because I don't drink milk and don't even like things that remind me of a milkshake. I start my liquid diet on August 10 and the dietician said she was concerned that I would get enough calories because those shakes have only 100 calories per shake. Any suggestions from anyone on what else to do during the liquid stage to get more calories? The dietician was no help what so ever. 4 shakes will give me 92grams of Protein but only 400 calories. I feel defeated before I even get started.

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There is a difference between protein shakes and meal replacement protein shakes. I would check with your NUT to see what is required for your program.

There shouldn't really be a calorie goal on the liquid stage. It should really be more about protein and water. I use Syntrax also and it was on the list of recommended protein powders. My nutritionist has mentioned nothing about calorie intake. You can also add calories by drinking broth and having popsicles and jello.

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