Question:
I am 11 days post-op

I had a rny distal, and am now on pureed food. What type of food can I eat to keep in a lot of protein. The only source of protein I get right now is yogurt...Please help!    — STEPHANIE N. (posted on July 11, 2001)

July 11, 2001
You said you are distal, yes? So, by now you should be up on 60g or more of protein supps. The amount of protein in yogurt is minimal and if you are distal (how distal?), you MIGHT be getting 10% of it. When do they have you start your good protein supps? Not Ensure, boost, but real supps?
   — vitalady

July 11, 2001
How about some tuna or egg salad? Maybe some protein drinks, Isopure is a good one, or Designer Protein. Scrambled eggs are soft and have lots of protein, maybe melted cheese on top....
   — Kim B.

July 11, 2001
I was told by my nutritionist to take baby food (like meat sticks) and puree them. She said that they have some protein and will not get stuck. I tried them, not too bad. I had the meat with mashed potatoes.
   — Tere F.

July 11, 2001
I ate alot of cottage cheese and some light american cheese at this point as well as the supps.
   — Lisa B.

July 12, 2001
I am not to start any type of protein drinkds for 6 weeks.
   — STEPHANIE N.

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