Will protein supplements alone harm us?

I have asked mnay questions about protein and here is another- I am almost 5 months post-op (and down 100 pounds!)and am still having problems with my protein intake. I am getting nowhere near as much as I should, though I try! I can not tolerate chicken (regardless to how it is cooked), nor pretty much any other meat. I do not like seafood of any kind- even tried some since surgery and still, it makes me sick to smell it. Hamburger meat is ify from day to day, but I can usually handle it as tacos. Really the only meat I can eat on a consistant basis is ham (baked), country ham (fried) or deli turkey. I can also keep down scrambled egg and refried beans usually without incident. I get in cheese and peanut butter each day, but we all know thats not enough. My question is for the time being, can I survive on protein supplements alone for that protein I am not getting? I will continue to try these foods because I know over time I will be able to eat them again. But for now since I am not getting in the protein, will the drinks and/or pills give me all I need? I also need suggestions for supplements on the cheaper side (damn medical bills!!)...Thank you everyone!

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