By week 2 I can start solids . . . . .

The initial info I have from my surgeon says broth, SF jello, water etc. for week 1. Starting week 2 I can eat solids. The recommendations are cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese, eggs, tofu, refried beans, lentil, split pea or black bean soup, misco or egg drop soup, chicken, turkey, fish. It obviously says to chew tons but nothing about pureeing the food. I think we are expected to do that with out teeth. LOL<p>They do not say anything about getting a minimum amount of protein but do say I need to focus only on eating protein and nothing else in the 1st month. They say nothing about having to supplement with protein drinks etc. From what I have read it seems that almost no one has been able to get in adequate protein without supplementing the first few weeks. He also says I must eat at least 1 meal a day but not to force myself just because it is mealtime and that I must not take any longer than 20 mintes to eat a meal. No water for 30 minutes before, during or 30 minutes after - that I've heard before. All you post-ops, what's your opinion about diving into solid food at week 2 and more importantly how do I get enough protein if I can hardly eat much. I'd just as soon not supplement with protein drinks. If I don't start getting lots of protein at first will my body use up too much of it's protein instead of fat? Will it not be an issue as long as I get walking and maintain the muscle I have?

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