Different surgeons like different programs after surgery. In my case, I was on pureed foods for four weeks after surgery. I cooked things like turkey breast and roast beef and pureed it with the gravy and that was my protein source. I also had oatmeal, yogurt and pureed fruits. I pureed carrots and green beans which were not all that great but passable. I drank V-8 juice, too. My surgeon wants people on a varied, balanced, diet after surgery so protein supplements weren’t an option. I literally sat down each evening and planned out what I was going to eat and when, for the next day. However, since I started doing cardio and weight training after surgery, I eventually added a whey protein shake or two into my diet each day. You can’t absorb more than about 30 grams of protein at a sitting so look for a protein supplement that will give you that per serving. I usually stick with something vanilla flavored, as that lends itself to adding things like fruit or flavorings to make it more palatable. You might look for one of those little battery powered mixers, too. We usually had 2 or 3 of those around and they were a lot easier than getting out the blender. A shaker works, too. But, you are right – your questions will be answered in your class. References : Had gastric bypass surgery almost 7 years ago.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Different surgeons like different programs after surgery. In my case, I was on pureed foods for four weeks after surgery. I cooked things like turkey breast and roast beef and pureed it with the gravy and that was my protein source. I also had oatmeal, yogurt and pureed fruits. I pureed carrots and green beans which were not all that great but passable. I drank V-8 juice, too. My surgeon wants people on a varied, balanced, diet after surgery so protein supplements weren’t an option. I literally sat down each evening and planned out what I was going to eat and when, for the next day. However, since I started doing cardio and weight training after surgery, I eventually added a whey protein shake or two into my diet each day. You can’t absorb more than about 30 grams of protein at a sitting so look for a protein supplement that will give you that per serving. I usually stick with something vanilla flavored, as that lends itself to adding things like fruit or flavorings to make it more palatable. You might look for one of those little battery powered mixers, too. We usually had 2 or 3 of those around and they were a lot easier than getting out the blender. A shaker works, too. But, you are right – your questions will be answered in your class.
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Had gastric bypass surgery almost 7 years ago.