Having trouble eating.

[RichelleJ 1]

Hello, I'm five weeks post op and my Dr has given me the go ahead to eat solid foods hoping that my Protein intake will improve. I have tried 15 different types of Protein Shakes and supplements and they all make me sick. I gag on them. :-( So now that I am able to eat solids I ate a little bit of chicken earlier and it was ok. I can only eat 3 to 4 bites then I am full. I need help. Some ideas on protein rich foods that have been tolerated by others post op. Oh, and I should mention, I'm allergic to eggs. Any help would be appreciated.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Hello, I'm five weeks post op and my Dr has given me the go ahead to eat solid foods hoping that my Protein intake will improve. I have tried 15 different types of Protein shakes and supplements and they all make me sick. I gag on them. :-( So now that I am able to eat solids I ate a little bit of chicken earlier and it was ok. I can only eat 3 to 4 bites then I am full. I need help. Some ideas on protein rich foods that have been tolerated by others post op. Oh, and I should mention, I'm allergic to eggs. Any help would be appreciated.

Just to be clear, I'm not talking from personal experience since I won't have my surgery for another 4 months. If I were in your shoes, I'd try the softer versions of Tofu with Asian flavors.

[Ready2tryagain 23]

Cottage cheese works well for me. And Dannon, Light & Fit Greek yogurt. It's only 80 calories and 12 g of Protein. 1/2% Milk has 8g of protein/serving.

I pulse kidney and pinto Beans in the food processor with a little onion and salsa. It's like refried Beans. Then I put reduced fat shredded cheese on top to increase the Protein content.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I suggest looking at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

[RichelleJ 1]

Thank you for your suggestions! That website is incredible. Thank you all! :-)

[pinky4652 38]

I add a slice of cheese over chicken for extra Protein I'm a little over 4 weeks and it helps alot

[Kelly Gonzalez 52]

I'm 6 weeks, and on a regular diet. I eat mostly Greek yogurt, high in Protein, and do 1 shake in the a.m. It takes forever to get the shake down, and think they pretty much gag everyone post-op from what I have seen. I can sometimes do a few bites of chicken, the next day won't be able to. I think it's pretty much the norm. I just make sure I get thee shake, and have a lot of yogurt on hand. Good luck,

[RichelleJ 1]

Thanks Kelly. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I'm stocking up on yogurt today. :-)