Question:
fear post op

I am 12 days post-op and I have so many questions! The main one is: how do I get enough protein? I feel like I am eating all the time, but my hair is falling out at a dizzying pace. I tried putting protein powder in sugar free pudding, but it made me feel sick. I also put some in blended cream of potato soup, and I felt sick then as well. Please let me know if you have any suggestions! I am so scared that I'm doing things wrong!    — Mary Y. (posted on February 5, 2002)

February 5, 2002
The other day Martin posted a liquid protein calld Proteinex. He takes 2 TBL. three tims a day and gets his protein in that way and said he had no hair loss. Hope this helps. Sheri Carson
   — Sheri C.

February 6, 2002
I think it's too early for you to worry about protein. I am 8 weeks post op and still have a hard time getting it in. Right now, water is the most important thing for you, so that you won't get dehydrated. Just get what you can in protien-wise. I worried alot about this at the beggining. My dr. said water first then protein, he said we still have protein in our bodies as well as fat this early. You might also try isopure mixed w/ water or the pre-made clear fruit drinks.
   — Cindee A.