how long after surg do you have to drink shakes

It will depend on your doctors specific instructions. Mine was clear liquids for 7 days once I was off the IV so I used a ready to drink Protien called Protien ice it had 42 gr in 20 ounces. Just started my 2 weeks of full liquids which includes shakes.

My doctor started me on protein drinks day 3 post op - which was yesterday. After a couple sips - it didn't sit well so I resorted back to cream of wheat with a little protein powder added. Every doctor is so different.

I had my first protein drink on the day after surgery. I had to have an xray to see if there were any leaks, then i was ok'd to sip water and that evening I had my protein. I was on protein for about a week then went to the puree diet. I am on my 2nd week of pureed food and its not bad. I havent really pureed to much I more or less cut everything really small and mash carrots or potatoes. I seem to be doing better because I don't get nausea as easily. My only problem is being tired all the time. After a meal I am ready for a nap!!

Every doctor is different. They brought me a protein drink the morning after surgery while still in the hospital. Follow your doctors instructions.