Question:
felt better when I was on liquids

Hi ~ I am 17 days post-op (lost 25.6 lbs) and starting my 3rd day of soft/puree diet. I don't seem to tolerate fish or poultry too well, I actually felt fantastic when I was on liquids and need some suggestions on how to get in all the protein (60 grams) without consuming the highest protein sources for now.    — Pogolover111 (posted on April 7, 2007)

April 6, 2007
Good Morning! I wouldn't rush the solid foods! If you feel better having only liquids...listen to your body! There are many waters now that have protein in them. It was virtually impossible for me to get the necessary amount of protein in the very beginning. Just take it slow, don't rush, and don't worry! Eventually, you will be able to get the necessary amount of protein. Drink protein shakes and protein water for now. Your body is still healing. Let it heal!!
   — Lisa M.

April 6, 2007
Thank you Lisa, that is very encouraging and makes sense.
   — Pogolover111

April 7, 2007
I didn't havea pureed stage 4 weeks clear, then to soft. Why not use a protein supplement? My choices? 1.) Champion ProScore 100 choco + 8 oz water + ice, blended (hand blender or Magic Bullet). 2.) Champion Pure Whey Stack choco + 6-8 oz water, shaken. 3.) IDS vanilla-cinnamon + "glop" of DaVinci sugar free caramel sauce + 8 oz water + ice, blended. 4.) the PWS chco + the van-cin (50/50) in about 10 oz hot water, stirred or hand blender. Lately I've been adding a shake of cinnamon to my hot ones since cinnamon fights belly fat. I always put 1 scoop of UpCal D powder in (500mg calcium citrate, 250 IU of vit D3).
   — vitalady

April 8, 2007
there is no timetable for when you will tolerate foods and the different stages back to eating...use your own common sense for that. Ensure and High protien drinks are great if you can tolerate or just go back to what you did when you felt better! Take your time in the transitioning the time table is a reference not carved in stone...Best of Luck...doing GREAT!
   — LouAB