Mushie Stage

[AlysonRR 0]

It's pretty important to have Protein to help you heal and to keep your body from burning muscle for the Protein it needs. Have you tried adding a Protein Drink in between meals to help supplement your protein intake?

Four oz of Protein shake fills me up for hours. I've only been managing ~500 cal and between 30 and 40 g protein with a 25 g Protein Shake during the liquid phase. That's within my docs recommendations for the first few weeks. I'm sure I'll be increasing protein as I add some higher protein mushie foods, and I'm not too worried about reaching 60 g once I get to solids... I definitely have struggled with finding Liquid Protein that I can tolerate.

When I'm "full," if that's what it's called, I feel like I have to burp, but nothing will come out. Has anyone else experienced this feeling? How do the rest of you know when it's time to push the plate away?

That's kind of how it feels for me, plus a feeling of fullness behind my breastbone.

Alyson

[~Trixie~ 0]

I definitely have struggled with finding liquid Protein that I can tolerate.

I know what you mean. I've been drinking the Isopure Zero Carb clear drinks (40 grams of protein/160 calories per 20 oz. bottle) and I gag every time I have to swallow the swill. Some people have posted different websites that offer sample sizes of Protein Drinks. You may be able to try a few until you find one that you like. If I come across those posts again, I'll send you the link.

[Cerrin 3]

JC2008 the chili was great. I never really have much gas from Beans. I am just lucky like that. It didnt cause any problems. I burp a lot anyway, after surgery, so maybe I just dont notice.