7 days post op .... can't drink those protein shakes... help
Good morning, I had my VS on Monday the 8th of Sept, feeling okay but having issues with getting the protein in. I can't stomach the all the different drinks that seemed okay before but now want to make me hurl.
So I found I can eat flan { I know, I know } but it has 6 gm per serving and I only eat 2 or 3. I am also drinking Ensure Plus { 13 gm } and yougarts / cottage cheese ....question, should I be worried about my choices or is it more important to get the protein in ?
Dr Dirk said in his home guild, as long as it is blended, it is okay to eat .... still worried because of they type of food. Hubby is more concerned with getting me past the 3 wk liquid.
Thoughts and Thanks,
Tina
If your doctor says it's ok to eat flan, then I guess it's OK to eat it.
Kelly
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Milk is a pretty good source of protein, are you able to drink it?
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Flan has way too much sugar and carbs.
Got to give a big nod of agreement here. I mean, things like flan got us here in the first place.
To the OP: A little harsh -- but you aren't the first one to have to stomach a post-op diet with changed tastes afterwards. Your success is largely based on your ability to make the best choices on your plan. Why not try other options in protein drinks rather than eating flan?
Good Luck!!
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Tina, Try some other proteins and try mixing them with different milks. Sometimes it's the combo of milk & protein... thin the milk a bit w/ water or try lactose free milk or soy. Here are a few more tips.
Travel mugs are great, any smell or foaminess is eliminated.
Make shakes out of cottage cheese and yogurt like this: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/07/cherr y-heaven.html or this http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2014/03/post- weight-loss-surgery-menus-day-in.html
Best to you!!
