I'm pre op and browsing through the book my nutritionist gave me for my post op liquid phase during week 1 & 2. It says I should consume 8 cups/day of Fluid. 3 cups should be Protein shakes and 5 should be Water, crystal light, etc. How am I suppose to fit in 80g of protein in 3 cups? That's like a scoop of powder per cup of liquid...wouldn't that be disgusting and really...gritty? and thick?

I feel like I'm missing something?

id take a picture of the page but my phone wont let me upload pix.

@@OKCPirate you are absolutely correct, but for someone who is just having the surgery and starting out dehydration is a very real issue. This is why I think the doctors want you to try and adhere to that 30g rule in the beginning because A) excess protein that you don't burn turns into glycogen and stores as far similar to a carbohydrate and as you mentioned can cause liver and kidney problems without adequate water. I know I still at 8 weeks struggle with my water goal, so if I was getting excess protein I'd need even more water. In my research, getting extra protein like that only seems worth it if you're able to get the extra water and if you're able to work out. Around surgery time, OP will not likely be doing either of those.

@@rgodfrey09 - Makes sense. Keep in mind that when you are getting Protein in the form of a shake, you are getting the necessary Water to protect the kidneys with the shake or drink.

If you start increasing exercise your protein needs will increase. I noticed I was losing hair when I started doing heavier weight training. I realized that the protein recommendations from my NUT was way under what I needed. Google "protein calculators" for more insight.

I should start making a list of everything in gonna need to buy lol.

OMG I was JUST thinking that when I came across your post lol.

That and "holy cow I really know nothing about this so I hope the NUT plans to teach me ALL of this."

@@Beck90 LOL I know how you feel!!! All of this is consuming my brain and I'm sure I'm over thinking a lot of it but I cant help it. I'm trying to figure all this out before hand.

I have mainly focused on getting in as much hydration as possible since surgery. Tummy does not tolerate protein drinks or yogurt very often. I was under the impression hydration was most important the first two weeks, but get in as much protein as you can. I hope I didn't make a mistake?!?!

@@Invictus No, you didn't make a mistake. Your first two weeks are for healing and getting dehydrated would be a mistake.

Try making sugar free Jello with unflavored Protein powder. That was really helpful for me during my week of full liquids (two weeks ago) even now in the pureed stage. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury has a recipe on their website.

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