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I'm 2 weeks post op today so transition to purée tomorrow.....It's different in the UK as we don't use the Protein shakes as the main deal. My liquids have been Water Ice pops Consumee ( beef stock) Semi - milk with a decaf coffee shot to make a latte ( sometime with marvel milk powder for extra protein) I also so the same with hot chocolate. Fresh orange juice for vit c Slim fast Meal Replacement shakes Strained Soups Yogurt In the main the milk is the protein provider. It's been a great two weeks and I've been able to do fast walking on the treadmill the last 4 days with enough energy. Can't wait for purée !!!

I'm on day 4 of pre op. Struggling at times but I haven't cheated... I am on full liquids so cottage cheese, cream soups and yogurt are ok. I mix all my protein in with those typically. But it's getting old, quick. I feel your pain. A lot more difficult then I imagined it would be. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App Hell, i cant even have yogurt so youre better than me....lol. it got better to me after the 3rd day but now its just old. As long as i get all my protein in, i dont feel hungry Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 4 of pre op. Struggling at times but I haven't cheated... I am on full liquids so cottage cheese, cream Soups and yogurt are ok. I mix all my protein in with those typically. But it's getting old, quick. I feel your pain. A lot more difficult then I imagined it would be. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

I'm using Isopure unflavored. Clumps a little bit in hot Soups. Amazing in sf pudding and shakes. I do a cup of milk, Greek yogurt and Protein in blender. Can't even taste the protein. I also did cream of wheat today and couldn't taste the protein. It mixed well in that. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

Im riding the slow bus because what is farge???? Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App Sounds yummy Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App Sounds good too Sent from my LG-H631 using the BariatricPal App Keyyzzvsg36: I belive its Fage. Type of yogurt. Sent from my SM-T217S using the BariatricPal App

I've been into homemade milk kefir for years (excellent natural probiotic source), and I like have a little of that with some blueberries or another type of fruit. If one has never tried it, it's like a drinkable yogurt, a little more sour though.

a boiled egg is fine. you can also have a non fat low/no sugar greek yogurt..I think the hardest part is not chewing anything all day, so I bought sugar free gum.In the long run, it'll be worth the sacrifice now. Stay strong!

Mine is Soups, broths, shakes, yogurts, puddings, and cream of wheat. Seven days in and I woke up this morning dizzy as hell with the room spinning and feeling super malnourished. Hope this is not an indication of what to expect post op. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm about five days away from my five month post-op anniversary. In that time, I have struggled with finding foods that I like and can tolerate. My diet pretty much consists of chicken drummettes (hot wings), chicken tenders, chicken nuggets (yeah, the breaded kind!), baked fish, shrimp, and bacon. I eat a lot of cheese and yogurt. I can tolerate steamed vegetables like broccoli and green Beans. I supplement my Protein with an unflavored Protein powder in the Minute Maid Just 15 lemonades and fruit punches. I give myself two days per week to try something new. This week, it was today and yesterday. Anyway, I decided to try a Coke Zero. I took two sips and choked. Too bitter. Today, I tried a Coke Zero Cherry. I figured maybe I just needed a little flavor. Nope. I can't believe I'm saying this but it seems I no longer like the chemical taste of soda. It's hard to describe it but it just didn't taste natural. I guess I'm just used to lemonade. I've tried fries. Nope. Too chalky. I've tried potato chips. Sits too heavy. I do tolerate popcorn, but I can't tolerate most breads. Oh! I do love rice. In a way, it's a victory. I used to love these foods. I could eat a whole bag of chips by myself. But now, since they don't taste the same, I can seriously do without them. Anyway, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has given an old favorite a try. What about you? Any favorites that you loved that you cannot tolerate now?

That's awesome that we had our surgery the same day.....I drink my Protein shake in the morning, I've been eating cottage cheese, tuna, yogurt, sometimes I'll eat as much of a high protein lean cuisine as I can. I was trying the protein Water, but it's awful. I don't know what else to do other than up my fluids, plus I get really cranky, but I think it's just because I'm really tired. I'm hoping my body just needs to adjust and that it happens soon. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there. It does get better. I am almost four weeks out and the pinching has finally stopped unless my stomach is completely empty. I was told to eat soft Protein as soon as I got home form the hospital. Yogurt and cottage cheese every four hours and Protein Drink in between. Only able to eat 3-4 oz. at a time. It took me 5 days to have a bowel movement. I actually went back on pain meds and that helped because I was in too much pain to bear down. The stool softener helped but you have to have some kind of solid food in your stomach when you take it. Also, if you are only on clear fluids what do you have in your intestinal tract to eliminate? Eating soft protein also helps to keep the pain level down. Good Luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 7 as well. Not allowed yogurt only liquid. My headaches went away after 3 days but I feel hot yet clammy throughout the day and body muscle soreness may not even be related but other than that and my cheat w a plain veg only small salad and 2oz of chicken I feel pretty good Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

@@4ukay1 I am on day 7 of my pre op liquid diet and I haven't had headaches in a few days. Some hunger here and there but it is easily solved by a spoonful or two of Greek yogurt. I'm Oct 3 as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hm. My liquid diet also includes "full liquids" like oatmeal, cream of wheat, yogurt, pudding, etc.

No wonder you are confused. Those instructions are very confusing. I am not even at 1500 calories in maintenance at almost 16 months post-op. And I would think it will be near impossible to get 1500 calories in just 3 meals without snacking. My meals are rarely (if ever) 500 calories per meal. There just isn't enough room. And if you are eating lean Protein and veggies, they aren't calorie dense enough. That said, we are very glad you asked about what you can have as it is tough with such little instructions. I had a huge booklet though and I was still confused (too much info really). There are some docs who say no Protein drinks, but I will tell you that at this far out, I am still having one per day. I just cannot imagine how I would get sufficient calories and protein without it given my stomach capacity is so small. I didn't read all the posts, so forgive me if the following is repetitive, but here are some suggestions: Try Premier Protein ready to drink shakes. They are great! They are thin, only 11 ounces and have 30g of protein. Some folks don't like them, but many do recommend them and that is what I still drink. For a powder (if you go that route) be sure to get whey Protein ISOLATE (it supposedly absorbs differently). I use Precision Engineered Whey Protein Isolate and I just love it. It also has 30g of protein and other good macro-nutrients (plus is 99% lactose free if that is an issue for you). What I liked about the powder (especially the first 6 to 12 weeks) was that I would add it to stuff. For example (once you can tolerate thicker "liquids" or soft food), I would add in 1/2 scoop of vanilla powder to 1/2 a container of greek yogurt (my favorites are Dannon Light & Fit Greek Key Lime or Dannon Light & Fit strawberry Cheesecake). I would also add 1/2 scoop of chocolate Protein Powder to a sugar free / fat free dark chocolate pudding snack container. Those things really helped amp up the protein and helped keep me full. Now one last thing, I would be happy to direct you to my nutritionist team if you like. They do all consultations over the phone so it is super easy. Throughout my weight loss phase, I would send her my food logs and talk to her about once a month. Since I reached goal, I have slowed down talking to her a bit (and to be honest with you, I have been backsliding a little and not tracking and wonder if a call to her wouldn't help with accountability and getting back on track). They specialize in bariatric patients and its not that expensive. If interested, send me a private message and I will send you the details. Hang in there! You can do this!!

It's funny I was hoping mine would change after surgery cause I couldn't even take any type of shake at all, i was hiding the flavor in Greek yogurt. I really can't wait to be able to have yogurt again. Ha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok all I'm on day 5 and I cheated - I am only allowed 4 Optifast things a day. I was desperate so I ate one Greek yogurt and had made chicken broth and out a egg in it like egg drop Soup. I figured egg not bad and yogurt only 80 caps and good for digestion - speaking of this - anyone else having the um bathroom issue (running to the bathroom- no pun intended ) it's gonna be a rough 9 more days - the family brought home pizza - smelled great - so they all laughed that I fed the cat and sniffed the cat food... Smelled bad and took mind off pizza Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. When I left the hospital I was on "full liquids".....for me that included Protein shakes, greek yogurt, strained creamed Soups, milk (I like FairLife milk)..... And as far as the Protein Shakes shoot for one that has less than 200 calories per serving and I also make sure the carbs were low. Lots of folks use the Premier Protein.....you can get it at Walmart. Remember that you still need to be very careful with what kinds of food you choose to eat.....first and foremost make sure not to eat solid foods before you've healed.....and second you don't want to eat junk food that is high in calories otherwise the surgery won't do you any good at all. I agree with what others have said about you plan document being very broad.....you need something with lots more detail. You should be able to find something pretty easy by just doing a Google search for WLS post op diet plan. I wish you good luck!

I wish I could eat veggies. I'm October 6th And 3 days into liquid diet. I can have Protein shakes, cottage cheese, yogurt and Jello. I'm struggling but haven't cheated. Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

@@Anabean I'm 5 weeks too and I too struggle to eat more than 1/4 cup I do two 30g Protein drinks a day premiere protein and I also usually have a cup of homemade chicken broth in the afternoon. dinner I get some fish and I might snack on one egg in the mid morning or cottage cheese or yogurt like 1-2 tbsp. Down 40 so far never ate so much protein in my life lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on mush eggs flaky fish no meat I have the following at work just in case... Lol. Soup, Protein drink, cottage cheese, Jello, tuna, yogurt. I try not to eat too much at work and have my main meal at dinner Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I gotta tuna taco for you!! And every time I serve them, the husband walks through the house cackling "Tuna on my plate, tuna on my date." Moron. I'm all about the tuna taco. I'm hardwired for such. I gotta tuna taco for you!!And every time I serve them, the husband walks through the house cackling "Tuna on my plate, tuna on my date." Moron. I don't even know how to respond to this. LMAO. Judge not on any dudes response to being served the tuna tacos. Weird reactions are the norm. This is exactly what I was looking for when I searched this post!! Thank you so much for the recipe! As a "newbie" I expected to see lots of healthy alternative recipes and encouragement in this thread. Instead I found some trolls enjoying "middle school humor" at the original poster's expense. SMH It's so nice to see that there are some helpful people on here. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm glad you like it! I love it. For the dressing you put a packet of ranch, mayo, and Greek yogurt in a food processor them add the tops of cilantro in it and blend. Add some lime juice too. You also can use a ranch packet, avocados, and lime with mayo and Greek yogurt for a avacado/ranch dressing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App This...........just stoked my dining table boner !!! You had me at avocado, lime and cilantro. I could.....and have.........lived off such. Just gotta add garlic, s&p, onion and tomatoes and it's a done deal. Get a life really Dub. One or two tablespoons is not all that bad. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App I have a life. It's one filled with inappropriate laughter and hyooge grins. I was mirin' your recipe. Sorry.

This is exactly what I was looking for when I searched this post!! Thank you so much for the recipe! As a "newbie" I expected to see lots of healthy alternative recipes and encouragement in this thread. Instead I found some trolls enjoying "middle school humor" at the original poster's expense. SMH It's so nice to see that there are some helpful people on here. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm glad you like it! I love it. For the dressing you put a packet of ranch, mayo, and Greek yogurt in a food processor them add the tops of cilantro in it and blend. Add some lime juice too. You also can use a ranch packet, avocados, and lime with mayo and Greek yogurt for a avacado/ranch dressing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App This...........just stoked my dining table boner !!! You had me at avocado, lime and cilantro. I could.....and have.........lived off such. Just gotta add garlic, s&p, onion and tomatoes and it's a done deal. Get a life really Dub. One or two tablespoons is not all that bad. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App

This is exactly what I was looking for when I searched this post!! Thank you so much for the recipe! As a "newbie" I expected to see lots of healthy alternative recipes and encouragement in this thread. Instead I found some trolls enjoying "middle school humor" at the original poster's expense. SMH It's so nice to see that there are some helpful people on here. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm glad you like it! I love it. For the dressing you put a packet of ranch, mayo, and Greek yogurt in a food processor them add the tops of cilantro in it and blend. Add some lime juice too. You also can use a ranch packet, avocados, and lime with mayo and Greek yogurt for a avacado/ranch dressing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App This...........just stoked my dining table boner !!! You had me at avocado, lime and cilantro. I could.....and have.........lived off such. Just gotta add garlic, s&p, onion and tomatoes and it's a done deal.

This is exactly what I was looking for when I searched this post!! Thank you so much for the recipe! As a "newbie" I expected to see lots of healthy alternative recipes and encouragement in this thread. Instead I found some trolls enjoying "middle school humor" at the original poster's expense. SMH It's so nice to see that there are some helpful people on here. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm glad you like it! I love it. For the dressing you put a packet of ranch, mayo, and Greek yogurt in a food processor them add the tops of cilantro in it and blend. Add some lime juice too. You also can use a ranch packet, avocados, and lime with mayo and Greek yogurt for a avacado/ranch dressing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App