getting daily protein

[adavis77 0]

My doctor recommends two Protein Shakes daily. I'm 4 days post op. Is anyone getting all their Protein in the first week?

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Not at 4 days, but by 7 I finally did. I'm not having any problems fining though. Today I had 8 oz skim milk and a scoop of Unjury chocolate splendor (heated it up like cocoa, that's over 29 g), a Greek yogurt, split in 2 sessions (12 g), Tomato Soup made with milk (1 cup total for 5 g), and another "cocoa". My total is 75 grams Protein, 517 calories through dinner. Yesterday I had a Premier Protein shake for Breakfast. Took an hour to drink the 11 oz but it was 30 G protein right there. Hope that helps.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

***not sure how autocorrect came up with fining... I meant drinking.

[joyland 4]

I'm wondering if while I'm on liquid I can melt the yellow of the egg in water(with salt) . It should be some delicious Protein for a change.

Will I be violating the rules in the book? I'm committed to keep the rules!

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

How do you melt it? The yellow has no Protein anyways, it's all in the white.

[joyland 4]

Melting hard cooked egg yolk is as easy as melting hard cooked egg yolk.. It dilutes in Water.

But, you are right, I didn't know it. The white carries the Protein.

[KMLG135 27]

Not at 4 days, but by 7 I finally did. I'm not having any problems fining though. Today I had 8 oz skim milk and a scoop of Unjury chocolate splendor (heated it up like cocoa, that's over 29 g), a Greek yogurt, split in 2 sessions (12 g), Tomato Soup made with milk (1 cup total for 5 g), and another "cocoa". My total is 75 grams Protein, 517 calories through dinner. Yesterday I had a Premier Protein shake for breakfast. Took an hour to drink the 11 oz but it was 30 G protein right there. Hope that helps.

[adavis77 0]

Thanks for the info Sleeveless in Seattle. How long did you use the dosing cups? If you used them at all.

[jmgtexas 21]

My doctor recommends two Protein Shakes daily. I'm 4 days post op. Is anyone getting all their Protein in the first week?

I'm almost four weeks out and I still can't come close on my protein. I think I've been keeping my calorie count too low 200-400 My energy has been ok until last night I hit a wall and felt so weak. We are on the last leg of a two week road trip and I will be seeing my nutritionist on Wednesday. Every kind of Protein Powder or shake I've tried goes right through me. Any suggestions on getting through these days until Wednesday?

[sagreen07 5]

Same here! I'll be 4 wks post op of Monday and the Protein Shakes don't sit well with me either. I Need help

[willow13 59]

I have not been able to tolerate the Protein Drinks they make me vomit and I refused to even try with them after the first week of being sick everytime I tried them. My dietician has given me the all clear to start trying minced beef, turkey and chicken in order to get Protein in and its going great. I am having a poached egg for breakfast, Soup or a little deli ham for lunch (just chew really really well) and a little minced beef or chicken in gravy with a tiny bit of potato for my evening meal, I am having half a banana for a snack and I feel so much better. Check with your surgeon or dietician before jumping ahead to eating soft foods as some surgeons want you to stay on fluids or pureed food longer than others.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Adavis77,

I never used dosing cups. I have a cheap Water bottle that has it marked at every 5 oz and I just eyeballed it. Just took a sip every time I thought of it. With my warm Protein drink I put it in an insulated steel cup so it stayed warm the whole hour it took me to drink it. I tried that one cold and couldn't get it down. With the lid on the cup it kept me from having to smell the whey haha! The cold Premier Protein, I just shake and pour a few ounces at a time and put the rest back so I can sip.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

My suggestion is try several different types of Protein. Premier Protein gave me severe diarrhea the first several times I tried it. All of a sudden on time #4 I had no issues. The Unjury I can't handle cold, makes me feel gross and smells gross too. Once I tried heated with milk (the extra calories and 8 g extra protein are much needed now)and put it in a coffee cup with a lid, I loved it. Also added a splash of sugar free coffee Syrup for variation. Experiment until you can tolerate something. If you can eat yogurt, go for a Greek yogurt at 12 G protein.

[girlfromtexas 1]

I am 3 days post op and worried about not getting enough of my Protein. I do well getting it blended with Greek Yogurt or fruit/veggies but that's at least 1 week away until I can have drinkable yogurt. The shakes and bullets I can not physically keep down. I'm most worried about losing my hair because I can't get it all in. I am staying hydrated and walking but that is a focus all on its own.

[KMLG135 27]

Not at 4 days, but by 7 I finally did. I'm not having any problems fining though. Today I had 8 oz skim milk and a scoop of Unjury chocolate splendor (heated it up like cocoa, that's over 29 g), a Greek yogurt, split in 2 sessions (12 g), Tomato Soup made with milk (1 cup total for 5 g), and another "cocoa". My total is 75 grams Protein, 517 calories through dinner. Yesterday I had a Premier Protein shake for breakfast. Took an hour to drink the 11 oz but it was 30 G protein right there. Hope that helps.

Good menu - thanks for sharing!