Liquid Stage Recipes

[maltomeel 0]

I'm 2 days post op and I'm having a hard time getting the liquids in. I feel so darn full on Water. I had 2 scoops of chocolate Unjury blended with water today for some nutrition. I had a popsicle and jello....not sf as I react terribly to artificial sweetners (I am a fan of Stevia and Agave nectar for sweetening). I'm hoping I'll have a bit more of an appetite tomorrow (unbelieveable!) I am allowed per my Dr. to begin full liquids tomorrow but I don't think I can. I think I am still very swollen and don't have much room in there.

[dislexi 1]

These helped me.

Cold Avacado Soup, In a blender puree 2-3 ripe avacados, about 1/4 c prepared mashed potatos, juice of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp cumin and 2-3 cups organic chicken broth.

Tomato Basil Soup, heat 2 cups organic chicken broth, 2 cups organic tomato juice, and some finely chopped basil. (I use the pre chopped in a tupe from the produce dept). When heated stir in 1/2 c half and half and 1 T butter, add a little black pepper to taste.

[Rvingdi 0]

Boo, Just curious? What is "Coffee Bean" and how would I get their products?

[COLLECTOR 0]

I am 2 days post op and the same thing. Ice Tea is the only thing that sounds good. Had a little SF Jello and broth.< /p>

Must don't feel like eating at least for today.

[maltomeel 0]

Collector-Well, I've developed HUNGER...lol. I was hoping the absolute lack of hunger would last but alas, I'm "staaaahvin". I've been able to handle it so far, sticking to the liquids. I se my Dr. on Friday and pray he'll add mushies within a week or so,

How are you feeling?

[COLLECTOR 0]

today was the first day of hunger. Keeping mostly to liquid did have part of a sf pudding. It's wierd hunger pains but not sure it all hunger. I think this is part of the mental thing. Are we really hungry?

I have seen some posts with people banded just a couple weeks saying they have no restriction. They can eat anything. I don't think I want to find out. I am afraid to drink even 8oz if it doesn't take me over an hour.

[zoie 0]

Hey every one, I thought I would start a stages recipe thread for the 3 stages. Maybe a mod can make these stickies. Then when ever we want a recipe from a certain stage we can check out these threads, and if we find a good new recipe we can post it in the threads. What do you guys think??

This is my first time on the site I hope I am doing this write.I am getting the band may 3 in denver and was wondering if any one had put a list of things you need after surgery.

[crackedcup 0]

Hey every one, I thought I would start a stages recipe thread for the 3 stages. Maybe a mod can make these stickies. Then when ever we want a recipe from a certain stage we can check out these threads, and if we find a good new recipe we can post it in the threads. What do you guys think??

Love this idea, my biggest problem since being banded is thinking of good things to eat that are easy and healthy.

[Evilah 1]

Ultimate Meal Replacement is the name. It's a powder and you blend it with fresh fruit and Water. it's amazing . tastes ok and keeps your bowels moving.

[missyr 0]

this is my 3rd week n liquids and still don't know when i will beable to start pureed food. my surgeon says it could be a little bit. what i have really enjoyed my self is i went to my local health food store and got some organic Soups very tasty and has gotton me through this stage

missyr

[insubordination 0]

I've tried stevia on a couple of occasions and it made me sick to the stomach, produced disgusting gas and I couldn't wait to get it out of my system. It's such a shame I have this reaction. I was hoping it would be the perfect solution to my sweet tooth.

[Evilah 1]

i mix stevia and raw sugar to sweeten. It takes like a third of the sugar and just a teeny bit of stevia to finish sweetening ... So cuts down on the stevia and the sugar and tastes more like realy sugar!

Evilah

[speshelk 0]

Im so confused about this eating thing. My dr has me on thick liquids but only 2 ounces every two hours...Im not really starving but I cant make any of these recipes because they will go bad before I can get them down...I totaled my calories today...Its about 300 a day...Uh anorexia anyone...Im going to call my nutritionist tomorrow and see what the deal is...With that little food theres no recipes in my future...Any suggestions?

[eyespy 1]

Thanks for all of the recipes. I have been copying and pasting them into a file to keep for when I have my surgery.

[FELICIA17 0]

As far as broth goes, are you all speaking of just regular chicken broth in the can?