Had my surgery and protein shakes?
I did before. Now I have been on purée for 4 days, doing great, but is it okay to drink a protein shake in between meals, I eat my recommended purée and then thru the day I drink 3 25grm protein shakes, there is no way we can get 60 to 70 protein without it, but in my book I got from my Dr's office it did not say to do that. So far I am doing great except for tiredness. Is this okay? In my book it said to drink skim milk, I like the protein shakes, is this bad? I quests I am worried it is too much food.
God's Blessings
I guess it depends on your drs program. Mine, in Ontario, highly suggests whey isolate protein shakes post op.
Annette
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
You're worried because you can drink water easily? That's nothing to worry about, that's a good thing!
I think it's fine to drink protein shakes if you need them to get enough protein. It makes more sense to me to drink a protein shake than plain milk - you'd have to drink a lot of milk to get enough protein.
Kelly
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