Protein Shakes and Smoothies

[nelle1230 53]

Ok, so I have a question...

I am trying to get myself geared up for surgery by starting on my Protein Shakes and smoothies early. When I am on the liquid diet after surgery, can I still have the fruit and veggie Protein smoothies or do I have to stick to something basic like Unjury in milk?

Thanks in advance!

[Snufflegus 80]

I was allowed fruit as long as they were fresh and puréed well. My nut said to shy away from any veggies unless cooked for the first 3-6 months because they are harder for the tummy to break down.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It really depends on your surgeon's plan. I wasn't allowed any fruits or veggies in shakes, smoothies, or any other form (other than diluted fruit juice or v-8 to drink in small amounts) until my soft foods phase, which started two months after surgery. I think my surgeon is more rigid than most on avoiding them until well after surgery.

[Catherine707 253]

As you read people's stories here on VST you will find that there is no standardization about what you can and can't eat and the timing of food. I would have gone insane if I had to do 2 months of a liquid diet. I was on liquids 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after, and I was never so glad to see a scrambled egg as I was after that month!

Best to get a clarification from your doctor's office as the post surgery guidelines vary tremendously from doctor to doctor.

[JoMez 5]

follow your doctors guidelines. Mine only allowed Fruits(pureed) after the 4th week post op. But i;'m like Catherine707.. i was never so happy to have a scrambled egg!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Ok, so I have a question...

I am trying to get myself geared up for surgery by starting on my Protein Shakes and smoothies early. When I am on the liquid diet after surgery, can I still have the fruit and veggie Protein smoothies or do I have to stick to something basic like unjury in milk?

Thanks in advance!

Could you list a name brand OR ingredients???

[nelle1230 53]

Could you list a name brand OR ingredients???

I have been using a vanilla whey Protein with all sorts of different fruit and veggie combinations. I was wondering if I would still be able to drink that during the liquid stage post-op...