Want to give up on protein

[ML573663 18]

Hi all, I'm post op 11 days. Right now I'm still in my full liquids phase, and I made a bunch of Soup to help get past this phase. I added unflavored Protein and it has a gritty, chalky flavor which I can't stand. I love the soup, but without adding the unflavored protein I won't be meeting my protein goal. I want to give up on the 60-70 grams of protein I should be having, it sounds crazy to me.. besides the Greek yogurt and occasional Protein shake.. and then just really pick up on it when I start my puréed diet next week bc I will be able to have puréed chicken. Would this be really bad?

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[wjessi1 11]

What type of Soup did you make? I'm struggling with the next few days of full liquids.

For protein- what brand unflavored are you using? I find that powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury brand mixes in extremely well with my Greek yogurt. It is so so with my broth, but if I whisk it it's mostly dissolved. The Protein is what is helping your body heal so you do need it.

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[mylighthouse 782]

I also use unjury and don't find that it has any gritty or chalkiness to it. Maybe you could add a little less unflavored Protein? Or, get in a couple of servings of Protein drinks instead of just the occasional one?

I do agree and the experts say the Protein is very important. I didn't really get my protein up where it needed to be until about 7-8 days post op.

I used my Unjury Protein powder in refried Beans, yogurt, cottage cheese.... since you will be coming up on the pureed foods with a few days I assume, you might want to try the Protein Powder in some of these foods and see how it tastes for you. My favorite thing that I added protein powder to was cream of celery Soup, but you have to be careful not to get it too hot or it will alter the texture.

[Aggiemae 739]

Since you are still healing you shouldn't "give up" on Protein. Adding a scoop on unflavored Protein powder to 8 oz of 1% milk will give you 28 grams of protein. You can favor it with an almost endless choice sugar free syrups. I like to add a handful of ice and blend it. On the Keto diet you can even add some heavy cream.

You need just drink this just three times a day to get 90 grams of protein in around 600 calories.