Question about protein drinks

[newmebithebypass 713]

So at my first nut class she said we would be on 4 oz of Protein Drink 3x a day for 7 weeks starting the day of surgery is that the case for anyone else

[jayohayenene 12]

So at my first nut class she said we would be on 4 oz of Protein drink 3x a day for 7 weeks starting the day of surgery is that the case for anyone else

7 weeks??? By 7 weeks after surgery i am eating normal food! wow

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My program just said 60gm Protein a day, 64 ounce of fluids. The food stages were 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks, purees, 2 weeks soft foods, then regular food as tolerated. We could decide for ourselves if we wanted 3 meals, 3 meals, 2 Snacks, or 3 meals and 1 snack. I was given Jello, tea and non chunky Soup in the hospital.

I also didn't have a pre-op diet.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Every nutritionist is so different. Some are very strict and some not so much. I was on regular foods at 5 weeks out. I did one week Protein shakes after surgery. 4 weeks soft foods then week 5 I reintroduced regular foods slowly.

I am sure they have their reasons, ask more questions?

[cindyw41 761]

It may be her way of making sure you get the needed Protein so you don't loose lean muscle. My doctor will have me monitor my protein intake the first 6 weeks. If I have to supplement my regular food with Protein Shakes I will