Wow!

I just decided to see what a 4oz portion would be like to eat (so i have an idea of my forever portion of protein) and WOW!

It took some serious patience to keep chewing and chewing and chewing something that I could have swallowed immediately as it melts on entry. But I made it 27 minutes.

Sadly I'm craving fluids both while eating and after as has been an issue I have t figured out a way around just yet. Any advice on that?

I always drink while I eat so above all else the no drinking 1 hour prior/after is going to be rough on me.

I am three weeks post op and have had the same issue. My surgeon said 15 min before and 30 min after. I tried once to not do that, and sadly enough I didn't get enough Protein that day. Now I just don't have to a drink around me before and after. Its a chore, however when I do that, I get the nutrients I need.

Good luck