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I'm having a really hard time getting in both my Protein and my 64 oz of Fluid. And before anyone says drink your protein so you get both I can't. The thought of Protein drinks makes me gag at this point. If I'm eating protein I'm not drinking and if I'm drinking I'm so full I can eat! Help! And how much protein do I really need??

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according to my Doctor and Nutritionist they are both very important. I have tried just about every brand/flavor/combination of Protein Shake and found that there are some I can do and I found an online site that has recipes to try as well.

the other thing is putting unflavored Protein Powder in everything you eat and you can also put in into your liquids so that you get everything you need.

my requirements are a minimum of 60 grams of Protein and 64 oz of liquids each day... I have found that if I meet both of them I lose weight regularly and if I don't I stop losing all together!

good luck!

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@@sparksrn, I am in the same exact boat! I am about six week post-op and have never met both goals in one day. So, I don't have the answer but I look at it like this - if I don't stay hydrated I will end up back in the hospital and if I don't get in my Protein the worst that could happen is my hair will fall out :-) Of course I don't want either but I certainly don't want to be back in the hospital.

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my surgeon's office says hydration is more important. The head surgeon feels that most patients have enough reserves to go without Protein for several weeks. I found this out when I had kidney stones and between the pain from the stones and then surgery to remove them, I just couldn't tolerate any type of solid food. My NP told me to focus on fluids and worry about protein later. Typically, I'm getting in 60 grams protein and 80 ounces of liquids, the minimums required by my program.

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@Spiceyfrog I agree hydration is more important but at what point do we say I'm out of danger on the hydration area and should try for more Protein? After 6 glasses or the full 8? Lack of Protein in the diet initially causes fatigue, irritability and lethargy. If inadequate intake continues, loss of muscle mass, generalized swelling, decreased immunity, weakened cardiovascular and respiratory system and eventually death can occur. Other potential symptoms include diarrhea, changes in skin pigment, development of dermatitis or a rash and changes in hair texture, thickness and color.

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