8 Day Post-Op Help

[AnewME! 8]

That is relief to know!!

[melissa45154 2]

I was the same way. It wasn't until the mushy stage that I really got all of my Protein in. My doctor said I was fine as long as I kept trying and adding more each day. One thing to try is Isopure. It isn't milky. It's more of like a gatorade type. I could handle some of it. The nice thing about it is it has like 40 grams of protein in one bottle. So, go to GNC and try one. If you can stomach it then keep it in a water bottle and take it with you all day. The other thing I did was nestle of all things makes an unflavored protein mix. It also doesn't really alter the taste or consistency of the broth/food. They gave it to me in the hospital to put in my broth. It worked pretty well and I still use it today if I'm needing to up my protein for the day some. It doesn't have a lot of protein in it, only like 8 grams per serving. However, I came to realize to take baby steps. That 8 grams is so much better than not getting anything in. If you add it to your broth/applesauce/or whatever 3 times a day then at least that's 24 grams right there. Broth was a huge thing for me. I think the warmness really helped me out. So adding the unflavored to it was a god send. By the time you get to the mushy stage the swelling will have gone down some and you will be surprised at being able to eat. It will mess with your head at first that 1 container of yogurt is too big (at first, not forever). However, you will start to figure out a lot of things you can do to get your protein in that doesn't involve shakes i.e. scrambled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, Peanut Butter (watch the sugar on that), but you will get creative and figure out what works for you. Hope this helps some.

[Star1221 270]

can i eat frozen yogurt ? Im 10 days post surgery

My local frozen yogurt place has a no sugar/no fat option. That's what I chose the one time I've eaten it. It was good, but could only eat a couple of bites then was so full. I would try to get it that way if at all possible. Save on calories, sugars, and cabs.

[katysleeve8 1]

Thank you all so much!!!! This is very helpfull. I am going to try Isopure, flavoring some broth with soy, putting my brth in a thermal mug, all kinds of things you all suggested. I am so glad I found this site.

Post Surgery Day 9, down 13 pounds.