So I really have 2 questions. Hubby and I are both getting the surgery in May. I'm looking at Protein shakes and protein broths ect in order to prepare to be prepared after the surgery. After we reach our protein goal ( 60-70mg) are we okay to just drink drink drink as long as we arnt hungry in the liquids phase? It seems most of these have 27mg per 6-8 oz serving, which I understand will take us a while to get down but to me that says 3.5 servings a day and then we've reached our protein goal. Of course we will be taking Vitamins etc. Im just wondering how realistic it is that that will be all we need? I think the calories are about 130 per serving, so that is about 400 calories a day, is that about what you were getting the first month post op?

My other question is what would you suggest we pick up pre op for post op. Can you suggested the best ( least protein tasting) unflavored Protein powder? Thanks in advance!

I use New Whey Protein shots. 42g of protein in 3.9 oz. http://m.gnc.com/New-Whey-Nutrition-New-Whey-42-Liquid-Protein-Grape/product.jsp?productId=41843806

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I have unjury and hate it!!! I feel like it has a smell? Did anyone try unjury and still think GENEPRO is better?

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I'm having trouble getting the Protein drinks down. My tastes has completely changed and I wasn't expecting that. Even looking at the packages makes me sick. I don't recommend New Whey. It's all sickly sweet and tastes the same to me. Can you taste unflavored powdered?

I'm 3 months post-op and I can't stomach not one more Protein shake. I'm having such a hard time getting my protein in. My hair is beginning to come out and I feel like I'm malnourished. The thought of eating yogurt every day for Breakfast makes me want to hurl. I can't eat eggs. I try to get my protein in at lunch and dinner but I know I'm failing miserably. Any suggestions from anyone?

Have you tried any bars? I eat nuts, cheese, turkey jerky, coconut water with protein, peanut butter. I was sleeved in June and my hair fell out in October, November and December, like 50%. It wasn't due to protein deficiency. If you get in 40 to 50 g of protein you're OK. I think people getting 80 or above, that is just too much unless you're an athlete. Just eat many times during the day. I know it's tough and you feel like you're not getting enough sometimes, but just try to do the best you can. I never drank shakes. Good luck. ????