After surgery, we are asked to purchase BENEPROTEIN which is a flavorless protein powder that you can add to anything in order to get the extra protein.  You can by it at Shoppers or try Walmart. The one I purchased was Nestle.  It has zero flavor so I added it to soups, drinks, sauces and other foods.  It helps that it has no flavor because you can add it to pretty my anything.

Hope this helps.  Good luck

Hi Jbell

My referral was received February 23, 2015 and orientation is August. 19 so almost 6 months. BUT they thought at first it was going to be October or November before orientation would happen. So 3 months earlier than they had originally thought. Now to find out the time frame for everything else. As I find out I will make sure to update everyone. At least you will have an idea of how long it takes. Oh one other thing I should mention. I have had the heart stress test already done the one where you have to go on the treadmill and get pictures of your heart done, I went and had my sleep test already done and found out that I do in fact have sleep apnea and I am on the CPAP machine now, I have had several blood work tests done and will need to have them done again as it was a few months ago. I set up my first living well nutrition class for September and I have started journaling my daily food intake. So when I go to my orientation they will see how serious I am and if there was any health issues I would have had the time to address them prior to the appointment. It also shows commitment and determination to a healthy life.

That's a really good question as I have just received my orientation appointment for August. I have no idea of the steps that have to be taken or what happens next after the orientation or the time line of each. I will be watching this post closely to see what you find out

Is there any other way to get the daily protine requirements rather than drinking protine shakes if age on the taste of protine drinks and powders 

Hi Traceylynn, 

i am wondering how long from the time of referral to the time you got your letter for orientation? I am in Drayton Valley, Ab got referred June 22, 2015.  They sent a letter back to my doctor June 24th wanting blood work.  Got that done with in the week.