Question:
How soon after surgery do you start on protien and what kind???

I am leaving this weekend to San Diego for surgery and want to pack EVERYTHING.....what protien do I need??? Thank you ....    — Karen Wyatt (posted on February 13, 2003)

February 13, 2003
Karen, I started drinking my protein shakes at two weeks out from surgery. I ordered my shakes through www.vitalady.com which has an assortment of flavors that I am sure you will enjoy. They are pretty inexpensive and you can just order samples if you want to try several different kinds. I am 4 months out and have lost 75lbs, so I guess I am doing what I am suppose to. Good luck to you and I can't wait to see you on the other side of life.
   — Angela B.

February 13, 2003
I haven't had my surgery yet. But I was told by my nutritionist to start on protein before my surgery to help me lose the required weight. She had also said that Real Meals were great for early post ops because there is so much protein per ounce compared to most protein supplements. I ordered samples of them last week and I love them. The company even sent me 3 pages of protein recipes to use with them, the recipes look great, they have the recipes on the website too. Go to www.protein-solution.com
   — Lynn S.