Question:
i have problems keeping down protein drinks/powder. will it hurt to eat protein foods

like chicken,egg since i am just over 1 wk after surgery?    — grannynanny2 (posted on August 22, 2009)

August 22, 2009
I wouldn't push it, if I were you. One week is too soon to be eating anything too substantial. I'm two weeks out, and have just started pureed foods. My suggestion would be to call your surgeon or nutritionist and tell them what's going on. You can eat creamed soups, etc., but getting in your protein is vital. Have you tried the clear protein shots? I can't stand the taste of them, but a friend of mine likes them a lot and prefers them to the shakes and powders.
   — agwc

August 22, 2009
I had alot of trouble with protein too. I was finally able to tolerate low sugar Boost if it was just a small amount (we put it in a shot glass for kicks) and it was ice cold and I just sipped it slowly. In my opinion it is way too soon for food. Your pouch needs time to heal first. Stick with liquid. I also lived off sugar free popsicles. Good luck.
   — ceecee127

August 22, 2009
Yep, way too soon for anything with texture. It's so hard the first couple of weeks but keep telling yourself the more liquid protein you can get in, the faster that new pouch will heal so you can introduce real foods. Hang in there and keep sipping. You can have chicken or beef broth right now. I made up some pre-op and froze it in an ice cube tray. That made individual servings for me; just nuked it in the microwave in a coffee cup. You might try a popsicle "chaser" to get the protein taste out of your mouth too. Or make your protein shake and pour it up into little Dixie cups, add a popsicle stick when it begins to freeze and you have a frozen protein popsicle. Hang in there, this first stage will be over before you know it.
   — Arkin10

August 23, 2009
to soon for food.... Try the protien bulletts. you can take them like medicine becuase that really what it is at this point... 3oz is 42g of protein so if you take half every 2 hours you will still get enough protein in for the day with out having to drink 32+ oz of something that you don't like.
   — phyllismmay

August 23, 2009
I couldn't eat food for 3 weeks after my surgery. Doctor said no food.. Protein shakes are easier than food anyway to keep down so I would think if you ate anything it would be way worse for you. I would wait at least another week. Good luck
   — okbuffy

August 23, 2009
Egg is possible, ask your surgeon's office. Every surgeon has a different diet plan. I went home from the hospital eating things like pudding, yogurt, etc. I also couldn't handle the protein shakes after surgery. I wound up having to drink No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast. You can get chocolate flavor at your local supermarket, or Amazon.com carries the French Vanilla.
   — Snapefantasy

August 24, 2009
It is too soon to tell and too soon to try those types of food. I personally never experienced pain or discomfort, but you did just have major surgery and are still swollen & sore. Take very small sips and do the best you can. If it is still painful when it is time to move on to the next food phase, I would consult with your DR and/or NUT.
   — Krisican2

August 25, 2009
I am 7 days post-op. I couldn't tolerate the ready-made protein drinks or power, either. I am so thankful I found out about Protein Bullets. They are available at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe. They are only 3 oz, contain 45 grams of Protein, cost $3.99, and for some reason (although sugar free) taste much more sweeter. My particular protein bullet is called ProSLAM!45. I haven't checked out their website, but it's listed as www.proteinslams.com
   — Rachel S.