Post Op Protein

[uni2424 48]

Day 8 Post Op-Doing great. No real problems. Probably doing too good since I just had a full bottle of Water and 5 oz of Soup. I didn't think I would be able to get that much down in a sitting. It was slow but I did. I was sick of Protein Shakes so I am now adding a scoop of unflavored Protein to everything I put in my mouth. I have added it to my Soups, mashed potato (really watery) and my water with Crystal Light. You can't taste it. I am losing but worried since I am able to get more food and water down than I am reading others are able to. I hope that is not a sign of the future and being able to overeat. Not really hungry, didn't eat today until 3:00 but had water with protein in the morning. Physical hunger has not been there, eating mostly because I know I need to. Head hunger still there some, I have seen some foods I want to eat. I have tolerated soups and mashed potatoes fine so will be advancing to oatmeal and grits with Protein powder in those. There are great Protein Powder recipes on Pinterest, I look forward to trying some of those!!

[della street 213]

@@uni2424 Good for you! My doc/NUT says NO CARBS, so I'm jealous of your mashed potatoes - )

[Crosby 303]

Are you eating Proteins besides the shakes. The carbs should be secondary to finishing your proteins if at all. And I was instructed to measure everything so I don't overeat.

[Jenngf5 95]

And don't worry. liquids and other squishy stuff will go down too easy but when you really get to solids you will focus on the Protein to get it in. I still have a Protein shake every morning (surgery 1/19). Just don't graze. I still follow a high Protein low carb diet with a treat from time to time. Typical day is Protein Shake, cheese stick mid morning, Atkins or high protein lunch, yogurt or other afternoon snack and pretty much whatever the family protein item is with a spot of veggie for dinner.

Good luck. No worries.