3 days post op.

Could anyone get protein shakes down this early. I can do broth and water but that is it.

 That was a really long time ago for me so I don't remember that much but you might want to try Slim Fast low carb shakes.  They don't seem to be as thick as most protein shakes and they have 20 g of protein.  Plus they are yummy.  Whatever you do do, just sip sip sip, don't gulp.

 it's been a while but i remember being able to drink maybe1 a day but not in 1 sitting. It was a sip at a time

 I am having the same trouble....I water mine down like 2 cup water and one scoop protien shake and sip all day, the nurse said at least one a day will be better than none.

I had a hard time getting the whole protein shake down (pretty  much because I was so sick of them by then after doing two weeks pre-op) but I would try to get as much as I can in.  Maybe try making them with water instead of milk?  Also, if you have the chocolate ones, someone on here gave me the advice of heating it up and it was like drinking a hot chocolate.....just be very cautious to not overheat if making it with milk...that was a disgusting mess lol....