Question:
12 DAYS POST OP, NEED SOME ADVICE ON PROTEIN...

Hey everyone, I had a successful surgery and recovery so far, I am 12 days post op and need to be intaking protein, I am still on a full liquid diet. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I am going to try a fruit smoothie w/ Myoplex to see how that works but I need to be getting in about 60-100G a day!! I can't have eggs or cheese yet soooo...Any advice will be greatly appreciated!! You can leave your response here or email me at: [email protected] Thanks. Renea    — reneagemini (posted on April 19, 2003)

April 19, 2003
Real Meals has 60 gram of protein. You cannot buy in stores - but there is a link from this web site. Protein drinks are the only way I know of to get this much in early on.
   — Sandy T.

April 19, 2003
A Post-Op friend gave me this receipe: 2 C 1% Milk 1/2 C Dry nonfat Carnation dry milk 1 envelope of No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast Blend and drink. Provides between 20-25 grams of Protein and taste great!
   — Peggy B.

April 19, 2003
I use ProScore 100 choc (like there's any other flavor) for my main one. 2 wsc + 8 oz water + ice. I get 32g protein, 0g sugars and only 160 cal. It's kept me thin & healthy for years & years now. I also use a few others, depending on my mood, but PS100 is my fave. I get about 180g a day
   — vitalady

April 19, 2003
Congrats on your surgery....... It depends if you want a thin drink or a thicker drink. I don't like the thicker drinks I like the ones like water. I drink "Isopure" protein the Grape frost flavor i can drink it straight or sometimes cut a SF grape popsickle up n it. The Grape Frost is the only flavor I like. Good luck finding something you like.........
   — Jane T.

April 20, 2003
Do you have a Vitamin World store near you?? I know thay they sell the protein that I found to be pretty good. It is also sold online. It's called Body Fortress Precision Engineered Whey Protein. 1 scoop is 17 grams. I used 2 scoops in 10 oz. of skim milk. Tastes pretty good and not too thick or gritty. I also tried the Atkins Advantage shakes (pre-mixed). I tried both of these in chocolate flavors. I do not love the supplements but for the first month or so it's the best way to get the protein in.
   — Fixnmyself

April 20, 2003
Well I am 6 months out and as far as daily protein goes.. I am lucky if I get in 25-30 grams a day.. Since the surgery I have not ben able to tolerate milk anymore & I get full so easily it even hard to finish a bowl of anything.. I just do the best I can, take my viatmins & drink plenty of water.. On a rare occasion I get the dry heaves but never really throw up.. I have lost 90 lbs so far and am thrilled with that. Everyone is different.. My advise is do the best you can with the instructions your doctor gives you & live your life to the fullest with the new start you have been given.. Good Luck.
   — Anne T.