Protein Shakes Vs Food On Pureed Diet

[LynRN 294]

I am 13 days post op and I have noticed that I seem to get really full really fast drinking my Protein Shakes. But when I eat food (2-3 oz of chicken salad, scrambled eggs, etc), I don't feel as full or nearly as uncomfortable as I do when I have a Protein Shake. What gives?

[BlueTattoo 43]

are you waiting 30 minutes after eating before you drinking anything?

[LynRN 294]

Yes, I'm waiting the necessary time. It's just that it takes me 20 minutes to eat and an hour or more to get a Protein Shake down and I get full to the point of discomfort.

[BlueTattoo 43]

depends on how much Protein you are getting from your meals vs your Protein Drink. I've always found that before surgery, Protein Drinks gave me a feeling of fullness more than real food did. I figured it was because of the higher amounts of protein.