Hi all, I'm post op 11 days. Right now I'm still in my full liquids phase, and I made a bunch of Soup to help get past this phase. I added unflavored Protein and it has a gritty, chalky flavor which I can't stand. I love the soup, but without adding the unflavored protein I won't be meeting my protein goal. I want to give up on the 60-70 grams of protein I should be having, it sounds crazy to me.. besides the Greek yogurt and occasional Protein shake.. and then just really pick up on it when I start my puréed diet next week bc I will be able to have puréed chicken. Would this be really bad?

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What type of soup did you make? I'm struggling with the next few days of full liquids.

For protein- what brand unflavored are you using? I find that powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury brand mixes in extremely well with my Greek yogurt. It is so so with my broth, but if I whisk it it's mostly dissolved. The Protein is what is helping your body heal so you do need it.

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I also use unjury and don't find that it has any gritty or chalkiness to it. Maybe you could add a little less unflavored Protein? Or, get in a couple of servings of Protein drinks instead of just the occasional one?

I do agree and the experts say the protein is very important. I didn't really get my protein up where it needed to be until about 7-8 days post op.

I used my Unjury Protein powder in refried Beans, yogurt, cottage cheese.... since you will be coming up on the pureed foods with a few days I assume, you might want to try the protein powder in some of these foods and see how it tastes for you. My favorite thing that I added protein powder to was cream of celery soup, but you have to be careful not to get it too hot or it will alter the texture.

Since you are still healing you shouldn't "give up" on Protein. Adding a scoop on unflavored protein powder to 8 oz of 1% milk will give you 28 grams of protein. You can favor it with an almost endless choice sugar free syrups. I like to add a handful of ice and blend it. On the keto diet you can even add some heavy cream.

You need just drink this just three times a day to get 90 grams of protein in around 600 calories.