Day 3 post surgery and not able to get my protein in
protein shakes
skim milk powder added to foods or protein powder
greek yogurt has higher protein too
skim milk powder added to foods or protein powder
greek yogurt has higher protein too
40sMomma
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Referral from GP- July/11 Orientation at TWH-Nov 24/11 Nurse appt-Jan 18/12
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Referral from GP- July/11 Orientation at TWH-Nov 24/11 Nurse appt-Jan 18/12
SW-Jan 18/12 Nutrition Class -Feb1/12 Diet - Feb2/12 Psych - Feb7/12
Surgeon Mtg- June 29/12 PreOp - Aug 4/12 Surgery-Aug 22/12


Don't worry, it'll get easier with time. I had my surgery July 20th and I found the first week or so post-op very difficult for getting all the protein in. Just do what you can.... Sip protein shakes throughout the day. I'm sorry I don't actually have any helpful tips other than to say hang in there.
Referral Sent to Ottawa WMC December 16th 2010
Info Session/First Appointment March 25th 2011
Surgical Assessment January 3rd 2012
Dietitian and Behaviourist February 15th 2012
Abdominal Ultrasound May 8 2012
Surgical Education Class June 13 2012
Surgeon Appointment June 28 2012
SURGERY!!!!! July 20 2012
Info Session/First Appointment March 25th 2011
Surgical Assessment January 3rd 2012
Dietitian and Behaviourist February 15th 2012
Abdominal Ultrasound May 8 2012
Surgical Education Class June 13 2012
Surgeon Appointment June 28 2012
SURGERY!!!!! July 20 2012
I am 8 days post-op and I put unflavoured protein powder on everything. 1 tsp in every 1/4 cup. I do this 6x a day and I did the math, it gives me about 25 grams of protein/day. Plus I can only get in 1 protein shake... yuk! and that brings me up to 50 grams/day. Then I just hope that all the cottage cheese, pudding, milk, yogurt etc. give me the rest. Believe me, I know how hard it is. Keep working on it. You're only 3 days out, I certainly wasn't doing this until day 4-5ish. Good luck!

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Referral to Bariatric Registry: January 2012 / Surgery (HRRH): August 10th, 2012

Referral to Bariatric Registry: January 2012 / Surgery (HRRH): August 10th, 2012


I'm kind of side tracking this post, but I hope the answers will be helpful, all around.
What does "all your protein" look like? I know people rhyme off grams, etc...but could anyone out there give a "sample" menu of what having all of the protein required, looks like? Thanks. I guess that you (Donna) are not too far out though so your proteins would be more limited still.
What does "all your protein" look like? I know people rhyme off grams, etc...but could anyone out there give a "sample" menu of what having all of the protein required, looks like? Thanks. I guess that you (Donna) are not too far out though so your proteins would be more limited still.
RNY on 06/22/12
I'm 2 months post surgery and I'm not getting all my protein in.
You're only 3 days out, give your tummy a break. Take care.
You're only 3 days out, give your tummy a break. Take care.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
3 days??? I think the main thing this early is fluid. Don't get dehydrated. You would be on clear fluids so I don't know how you could get close to the goal of protien. I am one month post op and am just now getting closer. I may start a protien shake too as soon as I can get (or get my husband to get there) to Costco.
Melissa
Melissa
