Easy Recipe Especially For Recent Surgery

[Ljp 157]

I have a hard with liquids but I xan do this very good.

1/2 yoplait light strawberry (any flavor will work)

pineapple juice (less than 1/4, it really dowsnt take much

1/2 cup of ice

Put all in blender, pulse it. Awesome drink to get fluids in you. Would love more liquid recipes.< /p>

[Ljp 157]

I actually use a whole yoplait but ot does make a lot.

[AliveAgain 283]

Hi LJP -- I'm glad you've found something that works, to help get the fluids in. That's VERY important right after surgery! However, at the risk of getting blasted as a negative person, I wanted to ask if your doctor gave you any guidelines about carbs/sugars in your post-op diet? The reason I ask is because flavored yogurts (even light) and pineapple juice are a little high in carbs/sugars, at least in ratio to the less than 5g of Protein that comes from the yogurt. I'm only concerned for you because the body will heal faster with high Protein and not as much carb, and cutting out sugars will speed up healing, too. That being said, it is far more important to stay hydrated -- so if this is helping you, then by all means do it.

My doc, and most docs I've seen patients talk about -- want less than 30-40g of carbs daily, and not from artificial sugars. Are you getting protein in, hopefully more than 40g aiming for as much as 60-70g? Do you have access to lower calorie protein powders and shakes?

Other great options at the fluids stage are skim milk, herbal teas, broths (there are protein Soups you can add), sugar-free Jello, and sugar-free popsicles. You can use unflavored protein like unjury in the Jello for an added protein boost to your fluids as well. I would encourage looking into non- or low-fat option, PLAIN yogurt - Greek yogurt is a staple for a lot of us that have had VSG. pineapple juice is great to have on hand, I've heard some people use it when they start eating solid foods and (in the beginning) if the food feels like it's getting stuck, taking a swig of the juice can help it move. Pineapple and papaya have bromelain, a great enzyme that helps to tenderize meat and after surgery can help the body rid of scar tissue. Unfortunately, it's also one of the highest in sugar fruits (granted it's fructose and not highly refined sugar) which can Detour weight loss efforts.

It looks like you're keeping to fairly small amounts, which in moderation could be OK.

[Ljp 157]

I appreciate your update. My doctor is the one tht said it ws ok & also gave me juice in the hosp. I didnt however realize abt the Greek yogurt until reading in the forums so, im for sure going to try tht. I hv been doing great, but fluids are the hardest to get dwn. I knw im not getting enough protien. I havent found a Protein Drink i can intake yet.

[AliveAgain 283]

Sounds good, so long as your doctor is giving you guidelines. Most just want you to get in fluids and Protein (almost) any way you can in the first few weeks after surgery, and not focus too much on the carbs. That's why I didn't want to come across as "preachy" in any way. It's hard for most to get the fluids and Protein they need, it's good to just gradually work your way up the best you can. Greek yogurt is great in so many ways, I use Trader Joes mostly but Fage is a great name brand as well and gets high marks from those who like quality-made yogurts.

Some protein companies like unjury, Syntrax nectar, and then weight loss sites like Bariatric Advantage even offer to send free samples. Unjury and Healthwise make good chicken, beef, Tomato flavors that go in warmed broths, since the sweetness can be too much for some. It's good to try different powder-mix ones and ready-to-drink ones from your basic stores like GNC, Walmart, etc. Once you find ones you like, then you can find them at affordable prices on Amazon. Best of luck to you!