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I had my surgery on Thursday and I haven't had anything to eat since 11/16 (day before). I drink Water, eat Jello and Protein Shakes. What else can I do? I am starving!sad_smile.gif

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I bought Costso's chicken Bullion to try to get through that rough period, and it helped

stave off the worst of the hunger pangs for a while. sugar free fudgesicles were a big help,along with Crystal lite. That's the best I can do.

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I was recommended to blend and strain lite Soup, I did that for about 2 weeks post op and then went on to puree. I also had sugar free popsicles and light yogurt smoothies. It seemed to work good for me in the beginning. My problem started with the solid's.

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I blended in a tbsp of LF Peanut Butter to my Protein Shakes. It upped the Protein and seemed a bit more satisfying. Someone on here had suggested getting miso Soup and straining it for the broth. I did that as well and found it satisfying.

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I dont normally advocate for processed food but this Soup was my saviour, it is really satisfying and taste nice, it is low carb and sugar, which i had to have while i was still diabetic, or i made my own soup with green veg and stick blended it till it was as smooth as a protien shake.

Nutritional Values ..Heinz Weight Watchers Tomato soup

Typical values Per 100g Per can Energy 110kJ 326kJ 26kcal 76kcal Protein 0.7g 2.0g Carbohydrate 4.6g 13.7g (of which sugars) (2.8g) (8.2g) Fat 0.5g 1.4g (of which saturates) (Trace) (0.1g) Fibre 0.3g 0.9g Sodium 0.2g 0.7g

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Thank you guys. I have to plan my meals better. I work 12 hour shifts, so by the time my shift is winding down, I'm starving. I will take a shake to work with me tomorrow and have it around 7 and push my Breakfast back so they are 8 hours apart instead of 16.

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