Protein Shakes
My surgeon didn't recommend a specific type of protein, but I've read that whey isolate is absorbed/digested best. However, whey concentrate, soy isolate, egg white protein powder, milk protein concentrate, and calcium caseinate are all other types that will be absorbed well enough.
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