6 days post op and need help on diet!!!

[fletcher97701 1]

Ok so I had surgery on Saturday the 4th. I am so confused on liquid diet. I can't do broth the thought of it makes me want to vomit! So I have been doing Protein Shakes and I guess I am doing this all wrong. My instructions say only broth, Water, Jello and juice. I had lapband before and so I am just struggling with what to do. I don't want to do any damage to my new stomach but just not sure what I can do at this point? Am I the only one struggling with this stage? Thanks for any info!

[momto2boys 0]

I had mine done on the 2nd. I can't do broth either I just do Jello, icy pops,and juice diluted with Water.< /p>

[MINI-Me 196]

Can you get some of the Isopure Protein drinks? They sell them at GNC. I didn't like them, but many people do. They qualify as Clear liquids.

At this point, I wouldn't worry so much about the Protein, etc. Focus on the Water and hydration. Of course, the more protein you can get in, the better.

[Shana 3]

I had mine done on August 30, 2010. I am still on liquids too. Have you tried the Campbell's Soup at Hand? You heat them up in the microwave and just drink them. There is also a Weight Watchers receipe for refried bean soup. That has helped some. My doctor said I could have anything that went through a straw, but it is hard to come up with new things.

[trouble 0]

I had surgery from Band to sleeve on July 27th. My doctor said anything liquid. I don't like broth either so drank crystal light, V8 juice and Protein shakes. You can't make me drink a class of crystal light now since that's all I had for a week.

I only had to do the liquids for 1 week then moved to pureed for 4 to 7. then soft then reqular foods. By 2 1/2 weeks I was hungry and was already eating smooshy stuff. I'm now 6 weeks out and have been eating whatever I want for atleast 3 weeks. I have had no trouble. My doctor's office told me that everyone heals at a different rate and when you get to the point that you are hungry it's time to go to the next phase.

[lunarose 97]

Hi, I don't like broth either so what I did was take a can of chicken noodle Soup strained add the Water like that can saids to and heat tastes a lot better then broth.< /p>

Nancy

[momto2boys 0]

Hi, I don't like broth either so what I did was take a can of chicken noodle Soup strained add the Water like that can saids to and heat tastes a lot better then broth.

Nancy

I thought about trying that. is the smell better than with the plain broth. that is what gets me. I promise I have my pregnancy nose back. I can smell everything.lol

[DougNichols 124]

How are you guys straining so that only liquids come out? My Walmart strainer will let tiny solids through.

[Hitorikiri 0]

DougNichols, you could try cleesecloth to make sure you're straining out all the solids.

[mp8btpc 33]

How are you guys straining so that only liquids come out? My Walmart strainer will let tiny solids through.

You gotta get one of those tiny mesh strainers to get just liquid through it. Those big pot strainers will let stuff through. You may look by the cooking utensils for the mesh kind that is often used for canning.