Hi, I had my op on 30/5/16. I understand the importance of the Protein shakes but how long after the op do you still have to take it. I hate dairy and the Soup ones are awful.

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Edited June 5, 201610 yr by Razzi

Do you have a post op instruction packet from the Nut? If so, your answer will be in there for you... Each surgeon moves people along the food stages at a different pace.

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plans vary - and even within the plan it will vary based on your own personal progress.

for me, and my plan my doctor wanted me to stop using them on a regular basis at one month, preferring I get my Protein from food instead. Do I still have them? occasionally when I don't have time to cook a meal or something, or if I get to the evening and my protein is lower than it should be - but it's maybe twice a week now or so.

Thanks, my Nut crossed them off the list as she knew I didnt eat dairy, said to make high Protein Soups. But I have been worried I'm not getting enough protein. If its only about a month, i am sure i can put up with the shakes.

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My thought is most important to get your Protein in, as a quick protein fix shakes work well... I'm told to move away from them at three weeks and towards real food... I do feel Protein Shakes will be my go to for days I'm coming up short on protein.

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I am 8 months post op and still having a shale for breakfast most days. That's just my choice. It helps me get in my protein and i can sip it while driving to work

Depends on when you can get your Protein needs met by food. Are you tracking your grams of protein? Do you know your minimum amount? Are you meeting it?

I truly couldn't meet my protein needs without shakes till well after a year out and still use a shake or bar or Protein powder mug cake most days to get it all in and I am at goal and 2.5 years out. But my capacity is very small, smaller than typical I believe.

Try Isopure or nectar for Protein. You may like them. Not all flavors are appealing though.

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Try ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates.