Hi - I am 6 days post op. I am in phase 2 of eating where i am ok to eat soups, jello, yogurt, etc.. but I'm supposed to be getting 64g of protein per day. My problem is that i can't tolerate any sugar substitutes. I am really struggling with things i can eat (drink) that are high in protein but don't have any fake sugar substitutes. I have tried the GenePro tasteless protein powder as well and couldn't keep that down either.

Does anyone have any other suggestions of foods/drinks to try that do not have sugar substitutes but are high in protein? There is only so much plain yogurt, tea, broth etc... i can take in and am no where near the protein goal with those options.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

If you drink milk you can try the fairlife milk for 13 grams per cup.

Yep agree with above Fairlife but i switched to making my own. You need to be the smoothie master TRUST ME ONCE YOU GET THIS DEGREE YOU WILL LOVE IT

I'm in the puree stage too. I've been relying on Skyr & Greek yoghurt plus cottage cheese for my main protein intake. I don't seem to be able to tolerate eggs, or pureed meat/fish yet (other than in soups).

I've been liquidising frozen bags of fruit (with a small amount of added water) then freezing in 20g pots so that I can add them to the yoghurt which adds a bit of variety - cherries, stewed apple, blueberries, pineapple. There's no added sugar in the fruit or the yoghurt.

I've made and liquidised chicken soup which is good for protein, and also bought a smooth fresh pea & ham soup which has a high protein level and no added sugar or sweeteners (that's from a UK store but I'm sure there will be equivalents in the US). I've also been having reduced fat houmous which has a reasonable level of protein. To be honest, I'm just concentrating on getting through this phase!

Have you tried Swerve, which is a natural sweetener derived from erythritol? You can also purchase Erythritol. It does not have the artificial or chemical taste that phenylamine or aspartame has. I discovered the erythritol is palatable, it can be added to cereals, beverages, anything that you want sweetened. I hope this helps? There is also protein water, I have not tried it but heard it is good. Other sources of high protein foods: turkey breast, following turkey is chicken. Lamb is the highest in protein due to its density. Good luck -

My apology.... I read you are in the purée stage, but don’t think my comments were helpful for puréed foods. I helped my friend, pureeing her foods. I do not know what type of foods you enjoy but there r many recipes: pumpkin soup, creamy broccoli & cheese soup, puréed cauliflower, similar to mashed potatoes but better processed. I realize it can be a challenge...puréed foods that have flavor & are aesthetically pleasing. I have heard “ we eat with our eyes.” Foods also need to look good. I hope it helps?

I use monk fruit sugar. Also having a nutri bullet has saved me. I puree my protein, for instance I put half an avocado, small can of tuna, one boiled egg and a little mayo n garlic in it. Sounds and looks terrible but was yum and high in protein. No need for sugar.

Geeze, that would be tough. I know sugar substitutes aren't necessarily that good for you but they're a lifesaver for me, a sweet-a-holic. Do they make you sick? Have you tried the newest one yet . . . erythritol? It's supposed to be natural.