Surgery 07/26

[kandy23 0]

Just had my surgery 07/26 feeling a little bit better than yesterday. Don't know how I'm going get through this clear liquid diet. But anyone who just had their surgery any words of encouragement will help:)

[ourjonesfam 18]

I didn't have to do Clear Liquids (I went straight to shakes) but the hardest part you'll have to deal with is getting used to not eating for that period of time. After a few days, you'll be okay with it and eating will not longer be something that you think about unless you have to eat.

[Izuri 428]

I had my surgery on the 26th too. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a little better. My surgeon lets us do full liquids as soon as we left the hospital, so I've been doing some shakes and strained creamy Soups, etc. You will make it through the liquids phase though, just take it slow! I'm not sure about you, but it's not that bad for me not eating much. I haven't been hungry really. Hang in there!

[isajck 229]

The liquid, full liquid and puree stages are not easy. There is nothing really to say except you have to suffer through it. I am 12 days out and just started purees. It has been an experience.

One day we'll all look back on this and laugh.

[kandy23 0]

All of you guys rock thanks for replying and for the words I wish I could do shakes lol! I wish everybody good luck:)

[kandy23 0]

I had my surgery on the 26th too. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a little better. My surgeon lets us do full liquids as soon as we left the hospital' date=' so I've been doing some shakes and strained creamy Soups, etc. You will make it through the liquids phase though, just take it slow! I'm not sure about you, but it's not that bad for me not eating much. I haven't been hungry really. Hang in there![/quote']

Tell me more about these shakes please

[ourjonesfam 18]

Tell me more about these shakes please

The Protein shakes. You get the Protein powder and mix it with milk. Ask your doctor what they recommend. A lot will recommend powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.

[Izuri 428]

For shakes I have a few options. I did buy a couple sample packs of unjury (http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/)and nectar powder (http://www.vitacost.com/syntrax-nectar-whey-protein-isolate-powder-twisted-cherry)Protein. I am actually trying my first nectar one tonight in the pink grapefruit flavor. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's tangy and sweet and I think it's a yes, but I'm only like 2 bites in, so I'll give a more clear answer once I'm through it I guess. I also own just a basic whey Protein random brand from Meijer that is vanilla flavored that I can mix with pretty much anything.

This is gonna sound a little weird, but I've been having a lot of trouble getting protein in. My mom came up with the idea of taking plain greek yogurt (I like the brand Fage, but any would work) that has no fruit and mixing it with the Protein Powder packet (or a serving size of the powder if you have the big jar) and then adding a little bit of milk to make it into like a thin yogurt consistency. Just mixing 1 packet + 1 yogurt + a few teaspoons of milk makes about 3 small meal size servings that pack a ton of protein. When she mixed the plain yogurt with the vanilla protein powder she added a teaspoon or so of strawberry Jello that'd already set and that gave it a little bit of flavor contrast.

As long as it is thin and has no fruit chunks my doctor's office considers yogurt part of a full liquid diet. It has gone done smooth and I haven't had any issues.

You could also just mix the protein powder with a little bit of milk or a little bit of Water.

[ourjonesfam 18]

You can also add the sugar free fruit spreads to it...like smuckers.

[kandy23 0]

Thank u guys so much. U have really help get through this day so thanks again I hope to talk to y'all soon take care.