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HW: 330 SW: 288 CW: 274

I had surgery on March 19, 2019. I am doing okay. I'm not in pain, and I'm recovering well. I do have concerns about the Protein intake, I was doing okay with the Protein Shakes up until a few days ago, and now I gag everytime I go to drink one. I'm still getting 1 down, but not getting my protein in that I need. I am drinking plenty of Water. I also get my Multivitamin down, but cant chew the Calcium tablets. I have my 2 week post-op appointment on April 3, 2019. I'm excited to move on to the puree diet and see how things progress.

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Try the clear Protein Drinks if you can. Good one is Premier Protein Clear, have also done Protein 2 0 and even Ensure has a clear ones a little less protein but passable. Also try cutting your shakes half-strength with skim milk, sure it make take longer,but we all use these tricks if necessary. Sir Protein Powder in your protein fluids, add it where you can. For a shor5 while I even drank skim milk with a scoo0 of GENEPRO in it.And you wIll make it through.

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I only do Protein Water on the rarest occasion cos that smell of whey just finishes me.

My alternative is 1% Milk with 10% skim milk powder added. That isn’t a fave due to carbs from the lactose in the milk, but right now you need protein to heal, Calcium, and Vitamin D all of which come with the milk (not enough, but more than nothing).

FWIW I still have a latte daily with a Decaf expresso shot and and this fortified milk. Whaps a third of my protein in in an indulgent feeling and comforting way, then avoid carbs in meals to balance.


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I'm drinking Protein Water to help get more protein in also. I'm only a few days out.

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