Can't Get Protein In

[Jellybean55 14]

I am two weeks one day postop and just started mushy foods/blenderized foods a couple days ago. I am really struggling easier to eat mushy rather than blenderized. Anyway the last couple of days when I eat a dick couple tablespoons of food I am having a hard time getting in my three Proteins and Water. Is anyone else having this problem? I had a scrambled egg this morning with A few threads of cheese and haven't been hungry all day!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

At that stage - my plan has me still drinking Protein Shakes. You won't necessarily be hungry - but it's important to eat/drink. Set a timer if you need a reminder. Stay strong!

[Qwalla 132]

I have to do 3 weeks of mushy. Yes it is a challenge but starting to figure it out. I drink Protein Drink in the morning. snack 2 hours later of half cup cottage cheese. lunch either deli ham 2 oz and 1 low fat string cheese or fat free refried Beans with tiny bit of cheese melted on it. An egg at dinner or 4 ounces of roasted skinless chicken thigh or salmon. It is a challenge but if i get my 2 Snacks between Breakfast and between lunch and dinner i get it in. Hope this helps. Tiny bites and chew really well.

[smg 471]

You will definitely still need Protein Shakes to supplement what you can't get from food. In fact, you'll probably need those for quite some time. There are lots of options for Protein shakes/drinks, so look into different flavors, or even unflavored and add it to your food.

[chicagorocks 3]

I have been using the Beneprotein, i mix it with broth and apple sauce. Not great but not bad.

[Farcaster 80]

It gets much easier to make your Protein goals when you move into the solid food phase. 2oz of chicken breast, for instance, which will be totally doable by the point, is almost 14g of Protein. In the meantime, definitely supplement with Protein shakes as you can, but concentrate first on making sure you make your hydration goals.

[Sassy-Anne 0]

I drink Isopure Zero in grape. It's 40g of Protein in 20 Fluid ounces. I mix a bottle with grape Crystal light. It's the only way I get my Protein in. I haven't been able to drink powder based shakes.

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