My surgery was 10-20-14. It has been 5 days, and the protein shakes are making me want to gag. I have noticed, browsing the web, that there are different diet plans for post-op. My doctor's office has me on protein shakes (3x daily) and clear fluids for the first week. Starting week two I can have pureed foods (no chewing) like vegetable beef soup, cottage cheese, etc. (well blended in my Ninja) 2 x daily, continueing the proten shake 3-4 x daily. I have run across other diet plans that have allowed pureed foods right after discharge from the hospital. I have tried a multitude of the protein shakes, and was only able to tolerate one, until now. Now it makes my throat swell up and makes me want to gag. Is anybody else having this issue? Any suggestions?

My surgery is tomorrow & this is my fear.....the gag reflex. I have a great protein powder I like now mixed with water. I hope I can keep it down after surgery.