Protein Drinks

Hi Guys.... I had a question.... Right after surgery...(for RNY) its clear liquids...when did you start drinking protein shakes?? Right away??  Thank you!!

yes. while in the hospital i didn't get anything but iv fluids til the day of release. the i was allowed clear liquids the day of release. then it was 2 weeks of protein based fluids, strained soups, sf popsicles, etc. at 4 weeks out we were allowed pureed foods, at 6 weeks out it was soft foods and then at 8 weeks out it was regular foods. i still do a lot of protein shakes to get all the protein in. i still find it hard to get it all from food and i'm 3 months out.

This is the requirements from Dr. Loggins in Lewiston. I'm not sure what Dr. Cobean requires.

I also was on clear liquid in the hospital.  The day after I left the hospital (I was dischared after dinner) I started protien drinks and other liquids (I did not do any soup) and that was for 2 weeks then I moved on to soft/puree (I am in that stage now) and that last for 6 weeks then I get to start regular food.  So far I am content with soft/puree because there is such a varity of taste and the soft allows me to do some chewing.  That was the worst of the liquid for me is not chewing.  (I also had 2 weeks of liquid prior to surgery).

I started right when I got home.