I have noticed as will most of the people that get a RNY that there are a couple of differing schools of thought about calorie and nutrient laden liquids post op. Now of course there is the liquid and soft diet phase when most Docs bless the use of protein powder. My surgeon’s people preach elimination of liquid protein after the solid food diet takes. That equates to around 90 days or so in my case. I do for the most part try to keep the use of liquid foods to a minimal. I do have some real challenges sometimes keeping my protein up at around 90 grams per day. I can easily manage 60 but past that I do need help sometimes. When that ugly situation arises I make a point of getting down a protein bar and maybe a protein shake. My favorite types are normally unflavored. I can make them into what I want to and that is helpful. There are a couple of flavored ones I keep around for quick fixes.
My primary use of protein powder is in my food. I mix in a scoop with my oatmeal. I mix it into sugar free pudding. You can use it to make your own protein bars. I do. The point is that even if you never drink the stuff as a RNY post op you need it around.
Keep in mind the reason that most surgeons eliminate the stuff is because you could use it to beat the surgery. I agree. No liquid meals and no liquids with meals. They can do more harm than good. That said don't hurt yourself by not getting your protein in. Use it as a fall back. A failsafe if you will. The 3 rules I live by. 1. Take the vitamins. 2. Hit the protein number. 3. Exercise every day.
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