Question:
Which foods are highest in protien for after surgery

   — Gayla C. (posted on August 22, 2001)

August 22, 2001
If it's protein from food that you want, stick to the foods that come from animals. Milk, cheese, poultry, beef, and fish. Also, a good snack is a lowfat/low sugar peanut butter. 8 grams of protein in 2 tbsp.
   — Tracy L.

August 22, 2001
Peanut butter I find is very good and it is very filling. It holds you for at least 2 hours and it does have a lot of protein. Peanuts as well. Not too many though. I eat about 15. I had the gastric band not the bypass. So your doctor may not let you have the peanuts I am not sure. Fish is very good as well. Good Luck.
   — tscott826

August 22, 2001
I found cottage cheese was a good way to get protein. You can eat it when you're on pureed foods and it's a good thing to order at restaurants. Try different brands till you find one you like.
   — kcanges

August 22, 2001
Also egg white for high protein, low calorie.
   — mom2jtx3

August 22, 2001
I know that "right" after surgery you can't have this but after awhile other foods might start getting boring. I love jerky and cheese sticks! It's a great protien combo. and very tasty. My favorite are the Tilamook beef nuggets.
   — Vel K.

August 23, 2001
I ate beef jerky around 10 days post op (might have been 7 days- I forgot which). I was supposed to be on pureed foods so I chewed it until it was liquid. Worked fine. But if you do it, only have a tiny bite and wait 5-10 minutes before another bite. It can swell in your stomach so you want to make sure it's ok before you continue eating it.
   — Danmark

August 23, 2001
I have a mini food processor that has been a lifesaver for me. When I was on puree food I would put a small can of tuna or chicken in it with a little light Miracle Whip and maybe some onion for flavor. I would whip it up until it was smooth. This is a great way to get protein and still have soft food. I also use the food processor to make egg salad. I bet I eat close to a dozen eggs a week between egg salad, hard boiled eggs and scrambled eggs. I try to cut down on the egg yolk whenever possible to reduce the amount of fat.
   — georgiacarol