Protein Shakes After Surgery...low Or High Calorie?

[melinda48 37]

I'm a little confused about the Protein powder/shakes for after surgery. I see one of the more common ones is Unjury, which is very low in calories. Since from my understanding I will be only able to (or only want to because of lack of appetite) consume a teaspoon or two at a time and am only getting a few teaspoons a day (? correct)...shouldn't I need something that contains higher calories to keep me from becoming weak/fatigued until I'm able to eat actual food?

[COsleeveDude 273]

It's a balancing act. you just don't want to use one with too much sugar or too many carbs.

You might want to start off with the low-cal and see how much you get in. If you need more Protein or calories to get to your goals you can always switch it up.

Now I drink straight Protein. Once you get a few months out you will probably be looking for the most protein with the last calories and carbs.

Good luck.

[melinda48 37]

Thank you. I kind of figured I would probably need to adjust it as I went along. When you say you drink straight Protein are you referring to the http://www.newwhey.com/ type drinks? That's one of the one's I recently purchased for after surgery. My surgery is Nov. 2nd.