2 weeks without Protein

[CynthiaMcC 0]

Hi there --

I am scheduled for surgery on 2/1. I am on clear liquid pre op diet (broth, Jello, popsicles, etc.) without any Protein, and expect to be on the same diet post surgery, so far it has been 5 days and I have 10 days ahead of me. I feel really weak and exhausted. Has anyone else faced this? I am hoping it is like other things where once you hit a wall and move on it gets better ... wishful thinking, I suppose. Thanks.

Cynthia

[healthyagain 0]

This is the first I've heard of no protien. Can you have clear protien drinks. Isopure from GNC? It's clear and has 40g protien per 20oz and it's sugar free

[sfeiner 2]

Are you sure you can't have protien? I think you should re-check with your Dr. If you do have to stay on clear liq, you should diffinetly get some clear Isopure.< /p>

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi there --

I am scheduled for surgery on 2/1. I am on clear liquid pre op diet (broth, Jello, popsicles, etc.) without any Protein, and expect to be on the same diet post surgery, so far it has been 5 days and I have 10 days ahead of me. I feel really weak and exhausted. Has anyone else faced this? I am hoping it is like other things where once you hit a wall and move on it gets better ... wishful thinking, I suppose. Thanks.

Cynthia

Did your doc specify no added Protein powders - unjury unflavor is clear when added to liquids like broth...

I think you need to call your doctor - this doesn't make sense to me - I was only on Clear Liquids the day before surgery and day of surgery - then full liquids post op for 10 days - but each doc is diff.

[shortgal 5]

Did your Dr. give you a printed sheet with the pre-op and post op diets you should follow? If yes, please re-read it.

broth will give you some Protein, but the Isopure CLEAR drink as mentioned above would help for both pre-op and post op. Please ask your Dr. or nutritionist.

[CynthiaMcC 0]

I wish it was a mistake, it says very clearly no Protein, no dairy, in big letters at the bottom. I think I will suffer through this week, and ask if I can "break" the rules post op, just so my body has something to help it heal!

[shortgal 5]

Maybe they meant Protein in the form of meat or solid protein and were not referring to Liquid Protein. why don;t you call and ask?

[Alfie 58]

I would certainly call and tell your doctor how weak you feel. I am 5 days out and am on Clear Liquids and 3 Protein Shakes a day. That actually only gives me under 400 calories a day which is giving me dizzy spells. You are having probably under 100 calories a day which is crazy; please call your doctor. I agree with shortgal that maybe he was speaking of actual meat etc. I'm not sure how long a body can go without any Protein at all but it sounds very strange.

[RomeGA3 0]

I'm about four days out and supposed to add yogurt drinks tomorrow, and boy am I looking forward to that!

But regarding Protein, ask your MD, but I have heard that it's the meat you wanna stay away from. Tough on the stomach in its recovering state.

When I get to next week and Protein shakes are ok, I'm going to get me some Egg Drop Soup for Protein too. Someone on the forum mentioned it, and I really liked that suggestion. Just gotta stay away from the crispy friend wontons!

Best of luck to you!

[Kristin1031 0]

You need to get Protein, you can do unjury chicken flavor it is broth and has 20grms per serving.

You also can do Profect it has 24 I think. You should not be going without protein......NO ONE SHOULD ever tell you to do that!!