One Month Post Op Menus

[Maggie0557 31]

I am almost one month post op and am having trouble meeting the Protein requirements. I would appreciate any suggestions, would love sample menus. I can't seem to eat enough to meet the requirements.

Thanks, Maggie

[armywife422 10]

Why are you not doing Protein Shakes? I only get my required Protein from shakes in the morning to start, I'm 11 weeks out and would never be able to get it all in without them.

[Maggie0557 31]

Why are you not doing Protein shakes? I only get my required Protein from shakes in the morning to start' date=' I'm 11 weeks out and would never be able to get it all in without them.[/quote']

Thank you for your response. It makes me feel better to know at 11weeks you still rely on supplements. I do do Protein Shakes, but lately they make me want to gag. I realized today I need to go back to shakes cause the bars are way to filling.

Maggie

[armywife422 10]

Thank you for your response. It makes me feel better to know at 11weeks you still rely on supplements. I do do Protein shakes, but lately they make me want to gag. I realized today I need to go back to shakes cause the bars are way to filling.

Maggie

How are you making your shakes? I notice if I don't put ice in mine I can barely choke them down with out gaging. If I blend them with ice I am okay and can drink them just fine.

[lili2012 85]

Tilapia fillet and tuna: much Protein & they go down quite well

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[luvlife 43]

You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake.< /p>

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[armywife422 10]

You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake.< /p>

surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 209

Ohhhh good idea...I am so going to get some Vanilla shakes and try this....that is why I love you people lol

[lili2012 85]

You can add vanilla extract to them. I add 1 teaspoon to my vanilla shake and it tastes awesome. Just like a real vanilla shake.

surgeversary 7/24/12' date=' highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 209[/quote']

Will try this

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[Maggie0557 31]

How are you making your shakes? I notice if I don't put ice in mine I can barely choke them down with out gaging. If I blend them with ice I am okay and can drink them just fine.

I will definitely try blending them with ice tomorrow. Suddenly seem so sweet to me, perhaps the ice will cut it.

Maggie

[Maggie0557 31]

Tilapia fillet and tuna: much Protein & they go down quite well

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Do you mix the tuna with anything?

Maggie

[lili2012 85]

Do you mix the tuna with anything?

Maggie

Yes. With one spoon of light mayo.< /p>

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[armywife422 10]

I do onions and mayo and relish made with splenda in my tuna...and as far as the shakes with ice, yes the ice helps. I do 16oz of Soy Milk and 2 scoops of Protein Powder and I always add 17 ice cubes (dont know why but through trial and error that seems like the best number thus far)

[Maggie0557 31]

I do onions and mayo and relish made with splenda in my tuna...and as far as the shakes with ice' date=' yes the ice helps. I do 16oz of Soy Milk and 2 scoops of Protein powder and I always add 17 ice cubes (dont know why but through trial and error that seems like the best number thus far)[/quote']

Thanks, this is very helpful to me. How much of the tuna do you eat? Been using pre made shakes, think I'm going to try making them.

Maggie

[NurseTAB 65]

I took other peoples advice and added suar free pudding mix and ice and sometimes natural Peanut Butter or sugar free Syrup makes the Protein Shakes so much better, I was having a really hard time with Protein shakes and this help. Just gotta experiment with things you like. Good luck.

[armywife422 10]

I usually eat about 1/4 cup I need some crunch so I get whole wheat melba toast crackers and eat a couple with it on them. They are super crunchy so you don't have to worry about them gooing up and pluging your port up. I don't like premade shakes haven't found one yet. I would just try different things with the shakes. I do ice and powder and soy milk that is it...some people say they add Peanut Butter (low fat, natural) and fruit and different things. I have tried that and I don't like it.