This may be a stupid question but....

[jnfisher 31]

Did y'all start drinking your Protein Shakes immediately after surgery?

[sweetie716 270]

My surgeon's recommendation was to do Clear Liquids for 2 days after the procedure, then full liquids for the next two weeks (this is where the Protein Shakes came in).

[jnfisher 31]

My surgeon's recommendation was to do clear liquids for 2 days after the procedure, then full liquids for the next two weeks (this is where the Protein Shakes came in).

thank you!

[Elode 8,093]

I was on just clear for the first 3 days then I started.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

my doctor started me in the hospital & I did 2 weeks on full liquids post op

[MrsMurky721 130]

My doc said I could drink Protein Shakes made with Water (no milk) for days 2 to 7 in my clear liquid stage. When I moved to full liquids (day 8) I was allowed to use milk to mix with the powder. But as you can see, we all have different answers here so I suggest you call your NUT and see what the official recommendation is for you!

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

Not a stupid question. I wish you the best.

I was required to drink clear liquids for the first week. I ended up buying some Isopure clear liquid Protein because I felt weak before the end of that first week. The second week I could have Protein drinks made with milk.

[Forsythia 882]

I was only on clears/liquid in the hospital. I was on purees immediately upon release.

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I was on clear liquid for 8 days and then my NUT doesn't recommend Protein Shakes at all post-op.