I think what you are going through is totally normal! It really can be a challenge to get in all of your protein and all the fluids we need in the beginning. We are healing, our stomachs are small, we have no appetite. I know for me, it helped to schedule my eating and drinking. My feeling about this whole process is that we can't aim for perfection, we can just do our best and try to improve on that. Don't be discouraged, and don't stress over it - stress is not good for you! You just have to do your best, and it WILL get easier.

My mantra is "progress, not perfection." It's what I tell myself every time I fight and fail and start again on this journey. I'm still pre-surgery, so I can't 100% relate to the struggle you're having, but even I know you're not a failure! This whole process is so hard, be proud of the work you're doing! We're all here for you.

Don't be so hard on yourself. So the best that you can

I hear ya! I hit my protein goal for rhe first time two days ago but haven't since. I'm still 10oz short on water daily. At least! I completely understand what you're saying. I have a six meal plan I'm supposed to get...not quite happening. I sip my water most at night. Some during the day of course, but 16oz at night. I haven't been sick, so I wonder if I'm not eating enough or already stretched my sleeve (not likely).

Just taking it day by day and trying to figure it all out.

premier protein shakes are 30grams ea. vitamin loaded and count as part of your water intake low carb and sugar too.. I love them and use it in my coffee also. only 126 cal. great idea my nut told me .
Hang in there you ll get it. Also there is Musclegen Research Genepro Genetic Tri-Protein Peptide Powder - 30gram serving of protein with only a Tablespoon (15 gram) serving size. Here is the copy of the Add (*)

Premier chocolate shakes are the reason I can hit my liquid and protein goals! They are the only protein drinks I seem to be able to tolerate and they are the best tasting drink I have found. They remind me of thick chocolate milk. They have 30 grams of protein in 11 oz. of liquid. Kroger has coupons and sales on the four packs they sell. Like them on FB to get more coupons. I buy mine at BJ's, a 12 pack for 18.99, in November they were on sale for 15.99. BJ's also carries the Premier protein bars, 30 grams protein each, in a 12 count box for 15.99. They were also 3.00 off in November. They are the best tasting bars to me also, my husband tried the Quest ones we bought but liked the Premier a lot more.

loriloftness wrote: »

I'm feeling a little discouraged. The last several days I have really been struggling to get in my protein and my water. I thought that going to pureed food would help because I could do savory puree and then drinking something a little sweeter would be easier. It is, but I still just got 48 oz of water in yesterday. Plus, it seems like it is taking me so long to eat 1/2 cup of food that I am wasting my drinking time. I know it's just in my head, but I sort of feel like I'm failing, and I'm not even 3 weeks in. (I know, how stupid is that?) It's just that I'm trying so hard to make sure I meet the requirements I am feeling totally stressed about it. I could use some advice, reassurance, kick in the butt?

How about instead of a kick in the butt I offer you a suggestion to help with the protein.

Pick yourself up some PB2. I am a peanut butter addict, and I can attest that this stuff is manna from heaven.

Let me give you the stats on this amazing product. 45 calories, 1.5g Fat, 1g Sugar, 5g Protein.

The serving size... 2 tablespoons of PB2, 1 tablespoon water. You can add extra water if you need to thin it out for pureed diet.

What they do is the squeeze the oil out of the peanut removing 90% of the fat and dehydrate it. It's not as sweet as Jif which I think is great because I'm more of a savory person.

I've been using it to keep on top of my protein because it's so easy to bulk the protein count with.

I order Pure Protein Shake from Amazon it comes in a can and has 35 grams of protein. I love it. It is kind of thick but it goes down really easy and I get almost half of my protein for breakfast.