One week post op protein makes me sick

[KerryRNY04162015 30]

Hi everyone I had my surgery a week ago today. At first it was hard to get in enough Protein but I figured it was because I was healing. For the last 2 days it makes me nauseous and heave when I try to drink it so I haven't been. I will call my surgeon in the morning but any tips? I can't sleep it's bugging me so much.

[jennjenn32782 4]

I couldn't drink Protein either because of the taste and smell. So instead I made the recipe my nutritionist gave me:

1 packet of carnation no sugar added mix (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry)

2 tablespoons of dry milk

8oz of skim milk

That's what I drank for Protein.

[James Marusek 5,244]

There are many different types of Protein shakes. The goal is to experiment until you find one that works for you.

For me, I drank "Muscle Milk Light - vanilla Creme" blended on a Ninja blender (single serving). I would blend in a banana, that would help improve the taste. I found that if you tried to hand mix a Protein shake from powder, that it would not provide the proper consistency, and the Protein Shake would taste bad. That is why I went to an electronic blender.

But everyones taste is different, so you need to find what works for you.

[amylynns 802]

I had the same problem, even now it's hard for me to drink Protein Shakes. Makes me feel WAY too full!

I went to an un-flavored Protein and mixed it with broth. That helped a lot.

[innwtitdtity 57]

I just tried Isopure Protein Water and it wasn't too bad-I had the fruit punch. It was a little pricey but it was large and had 40 grams of protein so I had half the bottle per day. I was told Walmart has them for less-I bought mine at GNC for $5.49(but if you bought 3 you received 1 free). Good luck!

[tanya131313 5]

I had surgery April 23. I started the two week liquid diet on April 9. I weighed 274. As of today, I weigh 248. I am having a hard time getting my Protein in. Everything made of powder taste nasty. I have tried Unjury and Isopure. The only thing I can drink is Premier Protein shakes. Any suggestions?

[WildGrits 101]

If you really can't stomach any shakes, ask your Dr if you can add yogurt to milk.

[MariaElena1983 17]

After my surgery I could never drink the Protein Shakes. I still can't. I am 11 weeks post op. Right after my surgery I barely drank Protein. I waited until I got to the puréed stage and I would eat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, puréed Beans, and I even puréed certain meats. I just tried to get as much of those high protein foods in. Skim milk has like 9 grams per serving. I would try and drink milk as much as possible even though I hate it. I still don't get enough protein. I try but I can't only eat so much meat. I have actually began to hate meat. I want to become a vegetarian but I would never get any protein because I can't stand the shakes lol.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Have you tried any of the clear liquid Proteins like Isopure. I liked the ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates. Syntrax Nectar is also another you might try. Even on Clear Liquids my surgeon allowed the Protdiet chicken and Tomato Soups -- those saved me from all the sweets. Keep trying. It is so important for healing to get your Protein. I didn't try any of the Protein Shots but I know some folks have had success with them.