6 days post op - need protein - help/advice please

[Gman1 23]

Hi everyone,

I'm 6 days post surgery and I'm currently on a diet of soft scrambled eggs, weetabix (fibre rich Breakfast cereal...not sure if you have in US), Soups & Meal Replacement shakes.

I am generally quite satisfied with just about anything I try at the moment and find I am getting full up easy... so it's definably working lol

One of my main concerns is that apart from the shakes (which im not having everyday because they are so filling)

I'm not getting in enough Protein.

Could do with some advice on how to up my intake.

Thanks

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Most of us get Protein in the early days post-op from our Protein Shakes. Depending on what kind you are drinking, you should be trying to get in 2-3 of those a day. Yes, they are filling. Everything is at that stage. VERY surprised you are on Weetabix so soon post-op, but every plan is different. If you are doing okay with the eggs, those are also a very good source of protein. Another is Greek yogurt if you are allowed that at this point.

[maebme 17]

Unflavored Protein powder is great in Soups and drinks and adds protein!

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[pvechiola 195]

Hi everyone,

I'm 6 days post surgery and I'm currently on a diet of soft scrambled eggs, weetabix (fibre rich Breakfast Cereal...not sure if you have in US), Soups & Meal Replacement shakes.

I am generally quite satisfied with just about anything I try at the moment and find I am getting full up easy... so it's definably working lol

One of my main concerns is that apart from the shakes (which im not having everyday because they are so filling)

I'm not getting in enough Protein.

Could do with some advice on how to up my intake.

Thanks

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Maybe add half cup of cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, that's all I can think of now, maybe call the Dr.

[pvechiola 195]

How does unflavored Protein taste like and what do you put it in ? I need some ideas I am only two months away from getting my surgery date

[Hazel_eyez 173]

Instead of making a Protein Shake, use Water and make a DRINK. nectar has really good flavors. I am 8 wks and I still can't handle shakes.

[barbplante 1]

When making your Protein shakes, mix Fairlite milk in it because there is 13 grams of Protein in it. That's about 35 grams of protein in your morning Protein shake. Then have another shake in the afternoon, even made with Water, will get you close to your recommend 60 grams per day and that's not including what you are eating. I like the nectar brand too.

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[anonmom 95]

Cut out the weetabix and replace with a good quality Meal Replacement shake that has very few carbs.

Replace half of the Water you drink with a zero-carb Protein Water.< /p>

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