Does the post-op liquid diet HAVE TO have protein in it?

Another person had already asked "where does one get their protein from when on clear liquids", and the answers were helpful, but I would like more info. on this matter. I am going into surgery in 3 days [gasp!] and I thought I was prepared - I bought lots of diet Jello, and already had packages of broth & consumme that someone had given me, which is what my nutritionist listed as things to eat during the first 2 weeks post-op. But, when I checked the label, there's no protein in those foods. I thought, my nutritionist must know what she's talking about; I don't remember her saying to get special gelatin & broth; maybe protein wasn't needed for the 1st. 2 weeks? My nutritionist is hard to reach so I turn to all you knowledgeable people for some ideas. One answer to the other person's question that I mentioned above was to get some special gelatin & broths that were fortified with protein, or there's some tasteless protein powder that can be added to broths & jello. But if I ordered them now, I probably won't get them on time for when I come home from the hospital. Can these items be found in a health food store so that my husband can get them for me while I'm still in hospital? Or, will I die if I go without protein for a week or two? Heeeellllllpppp!!!!!! I'm freaking out already! TIA for any advise you can give me.

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