I'm about 2 weeks out from surgery and am struggling to get enough calories, Protein, and liquids. The only thing that tastes good right now are sugar free popsicles. They are also the only things that don't get stuck in my throat. I've tried a lot of the Protein Shakes, premier, EAS, Muscle milk, etc. I can't even drink crystal light with out it getting stuck.

First, congratulations on your surgery.

I know it can be hard to get your liquids and protein in. Right now, I wouldn't worry too much about the calories.

If you are unable to get protein shakes down, I want to offer you a suggestion. Try an unflavored good protein powder such as Unjury or Isopure and you will be able to mix it in broth, soup, yogurt, etc. Or maybe even better in your case, you can also mix it into drinks such as Crystal Light, Powerade Zero, or my favorite, decaf unsweet iced tea. Maybe a protein powder in one of those drinks will help, as it does not thicken like a regular protein shake.

Really concentrate on getting those liquids in, you might want to set goals for yourself every half hour or so... like "I will drink this many ounces every 30 minutes." You certainly don't want to get dehydrated, and it can happen very easily. It happened to me twice and I had to stay at the ER and get IV liquids for half a day.

Liquids and protein... very important. Calories at the moment, I wouldn't fret over that.

I wish you a speedy recovery!

Edited April 16, 20179 yr by mylighthouse

13 minutes ago, mylighthouse said:

First, congratulations on your surgery.

I know it can be hard to get your liquids and Protein in. Right now, I wouldn't worry too much about the calories.

If you are unable to get Protein Shakes down, I want to offer you a suggestion. Try an unflavored good Protein Powder such as unjury or Isopure and you will be able to mix it in broth, Soup, yogurt, etc. Or maybe even better in your case, you can also mix it into drinks such as Crystal Light, Powerade Zero, or my favorite, decaf unsweet iced tea. Maybe a protein powder in one of those drinks will help, as it does not thicken like a regular Protein Shake.

Really concentrate on getting those liquids in, you might want to set goals for yourself every half hour or so... like "I will drink this many ounces every 30 minutes." You certainly don't want to get dehydrated, and it can happen very easily. It happened to me twice and I had to stay at the ER and get IV liquids for half a day.

Liquids and protein... very important. Calories at the moment, I wouldn't fret over that.

I wish you a speedy recovery!

Any ideas on drinks that don't get stuck in your throat? Water, crystal light and milk all get stuck right before the stomach.

You might want to try some Powerade Zero and decaf iced tea. Either regular flavored decaf tea, or there are lots of different flavored herbal teas that taste good iced.

I am sorry that you are having the trouble with your liquids getting stuck. I honestly don't have many suggestions other than to take small, slow sips as often as you can. I was one of the lucky ones who had virtually no trouble getting in over 64 ounces of liquids right out of the gate.

You are saying popsicles are okay? So I know nothing about trying this, but can you freeze a clear protein drink into popsicles?

2 hours ago, Sosewsue61 said:

You are saying popsicles are okay? So I know nothing about trying this, but can you freeze a clear Protein Drink into popsicles?

That's an interesting idea. I'll have to try that

Edited April 17, 20179 yr by walker6153