cold/hot liquids

[Losing_It150 6]

Per my post op.instructions I cannot have anything too hot or cold bc it can cause spasms or gas. I feel like I'm having a hard time getting my nutrition in on Clear liquids and shakes. Protein Shakes are disgusting at room temp.....

Also, I have one week Clear Liquids (surg Sept 8th) week 2 full liquids....my follow up with the surgeon is Friday so do I start full on my own Thursday or wait to talk to.him Friday?

This transitional period sucks....

[TKW 501]

yep... it is a tough couple of weeks. I wasn't told no hot or cold liquids. Good Luck to you, hope it goes fast!

[Losing_It150 6]

Thank you. I'm just concerned bc I'm not getting the calories I need.

[BaileyRose 13]

I didn't get over 500 calories until I started solid foods... And most of the time it was around 300. My dr told me not to stress about it that eventually I would be getting plenty in.

[Losing_It150 6]

Thanks Baileyrose! I was pretty worried about my body going into starvation mode.

:-)

[faz1988 0]

Thanks Baileyrose! I was pretty worried about my body going into starvation mode.

:-)

I was banded on 9/8 as well, and was worried about the same thing. I am a full-time college student, and the lack of energy that comes from not eating just isn't an option for me.

My doctor said to up my Protein shakes to 3X a day, and even do the non-low fat ones if I needed to. That way I'd at least be getting about 1000 calories in.

[BaileyRose 13]

Yep... My surgeon actually switched me to regular Popsicles and Jello and not the sugar free ones because I was really weak. You could always consider that if you start feeling week. Or drink a little bit of juice or milk... That helps.