80 grams of protein?

[lynziv 32]

I am 4 days post op I cannot figure out how I'm supposed to get 80 grams of Protein in I take a couple bites of something and I can't eat no more. That has got to be wrong!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Nope. It's not wrong.

I was hitting 60 grams of Protein on Day Five.

In the early days post-op, Protein shakes are how you'll get to 60-80 grams of Protein. Eventually, you'll be able to get it in by all or mostly regular food.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

My NUT said 60 - 80 grams of Protein per day also: generally 60 for women, 80 for men. Just do your best. You'll get there.

[Elode 8,093]

@@lynziv It will probably take you some time. At day 4 I was all protien drinks and cocnute Water. 30grams a shake but I still couldn't get in all in. Keep working on it. It should get easier.

[lynziv 32]

That means I would have to drink 3 to4 shakes a day. Any recommendations on how to that? Sip on them all day I guess. But what about Water? Does that count the as liquids too?

[lynziv 32]

Also I have not had a Bm yet. Is that OK? Last question for now when can I drink out of a straw?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

@@lynziv, I mix my Protein powder with Silk Unsweetend Soymilk. That adds 7 grams of Protein to each shake.

[Chele H 427]

Premier Protein Ready to drink has 30 grams of protien with 160 calories and only 5 grams of carbohydrates. You can get them at costco, BJ's and Sams's Club. And, yes it counts toward your Fluid intake.

You can use Miralax mixed in your Water, broth, etc. to help with the bm situation.

Some doctors say no straws ever, some say it is ok. I use a straw now but didn't for the first year.

Edited January 2, 2015 by Chele H

[lynziv 32]

OK thank you that helps Alot. I'm finding the liquid or shake gets warm too quick. I might freeze the shake and sip while it thows.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I ended up sipping all day. I was on full liquids. I started my day with 4-6 ounces of Water up waking. An hour later I did a Protein drink. I used CVS whey 26 gms of Protein. I blended it with ½ a cup of plain, greek yogurt. That added another 12 gms of protein. I thinned it out by adding ¼cup of Water and serving it over ice. It took an hour to sip but I'd started my day with 38 gms of protein and at least 8 ounces of water. My nutritionist does count fluids instead of water, but she stressed the need to get in both. However since I started the day off strong, I could coast the rest of the day. I always had my water bottle nearby and when ever I wasn't trying to get in protein I was sipping water. For lunch I might have a cup of hot tea with prosource no carb Liquid Protein. Those packets are 15gms of protein. So now it's lunch and I've gotten in 54 gms of protein. dinner I can take my pick. I usually need a break from the sweet. ¼ cup of black Beans in the nutra bullet. I strain out the skins, add 4 ounces of vegetable broth and heat it up. That's another 10gms of protein making my daily total 64gms of protein. All I have to focus on is sipping water for the rest of the evening. If water isn't your thing, try diluted clear juices, or gatorade.

Water will help you have a BM. As will walking around. If you still haven't gone you can try a stool softener like colace, or mix ins like Miralax or benefiber. Some people drink a bit of prune juice, other use teas like sooth move.

Edited January 2, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[SuperDave 1,115]

I had problems with the shake getting warm before finishing it as well. Solution: pour it over ice!

[A'sgotthis 49]

I don't even have a date yet but am finding this info very helpful...thanks!

[bobbyswife 862]

Try GENEPRO. 30 grams a pop and you can add it to your liquids. Easy peasy!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Couldn't get all my Protein till about 18 months out. My Nut kept assuring me that it's ok, as long as I take my Vitamins. She advised me not to eat ANYTHING that wasn't a high Protein source. No veggies, fruits or anything else. Just keep sipping and doing your best. I was constipated the entire time, the doctor prescribed daily Miralax and Colace. I no longer need those, now that I am eating vegetables and able to drink more liquids. You need to stop at the first sign of fullness, so you can only do what you can do. Yes, the shakes do count as part of your liquids. Maybe pour a small amount at a time, into a glass, or maybe one of those cups you can freeze to keep it chilled. Straws can introduce too much air into your stomach and cause stretching, that is why they should not be used.

And at 4 days out, it is perfectly normal to have not had a BM, you were empty when you went into surgery, and have consumed little since, and all of it in liquid form. That being said, don't be surprised if liquid in = liquid out. That gets better as your diet progresses to more solids.

[lynziv 32]

Where do I get GENEPRO?