Hi All,

I am two weeks post-op now and I can hardly eat.

Actually I am confused with the feeling of being full or it's my stomach that is hurting.

I'm thinking to take Protein shakes although my doctor didn't inform me about it.

If anyone consumed protein shakes post-op, then it would be great if you shared with me the following

- Is it powder or liquid?

- What's the brand?

- Is it safe?

- Can I take whey protein concentrate or isolate?

Thanks for your help.

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Do I understand correctly that your doctor didnt tell you to drink ptotein? Clear Protein isolate the first week then any low carb no sugar Protein drinks after that. What did your doctor tell you to eat/drink?

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Do I understand correctly that your doctor didnt tell you to drink ptotein? Clear Protein isolate the first week then any low carb no sugar protein drinks after that. What did your doctor tell you to eat/drink?

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Yes, he told me so.

He guided me through the pureed food stage to try to eat some chicken, meat, eggs, cheese (mashed and minced) to get my protein intake.

But I can't consume these portions, so I'm curious about my protein intake.

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I drink premier Protein shakes from costco and i think some walmarts have them. I also have a powdered protein isolate that i mix with Water. Taste horrible so i put a tsp of stevia in it, but it has 50g of protein so its worth it.

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Thanks @@Jessibird

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You certainly should be drinking Protein shakes.... My Clinic had me on 3 premier shakes daily two weeks before my surgery and even up to now, however now, only 60 grams are required. Currently 4 wks post op. I have only been eating mushy food for 5 days. Be safe

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Edited January 10, 20179 yr by savyourdvine1

Premier Protein shakes from costco are part of my daily routine. They taste delicious, are 11 ounces counting towards your daily liquids, and have 30 grams of protein. I have one every morning about an hour after Breakfast.