How long after wls should i start protein shakes

I am 16 days post op and on the puree diet...not fun...i was wondering how long after wls should i start my protein shakes. I don't want to get malnutrition. Also tums are makeing my sick does anyone have any suggestions on how to get my calcium intake without tums?

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