Protein help

[2015newme 0]

How are you able to get in all your Protein Shakes by just sipping?? I finally got my Water well Fluid intake down but I'm having trouble with my Protein. I actually just started today stage 2 full liquids. I was able to drink half of my shake, but I am still sipping on it. Just wanted some more ideas on what some have done. Thank you.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am guessing you just had surgery within the last couple of weeks.

The reality is you simply cannot get it all in until the swelling goes down. You just do the best you can.

The good news is, your body has stores of these nutritional elements so if you are not meeting your Protein goals the first several weeks it is no big deal.

The most important thing is keeping your fluids up and it sounds like you are doing that, then just do what you can with the rest of your liquids.

This is the priority:

1. Water/liquids - 48 to 64 oz will keep you hydrated

2. Protein - minimum of 1 gram for every inch you are tall (it will take a few weeks to begin to meet this daily)

3. Vitamins - these too can come a few weeks later, you have stores in your body

4. Exercise - work your way up by starting with walking until you are cleared

You are already doing great with liquids, now just start sipping that protein. By the way, it is best icy cold.

Good luck!

[2015newme 0]

Yes I did lol. Sounds good thank you so much.