pre_op liquid diet. Im starving

[Fair2bslimLady 72]

Hi guys today is a better day, yesterday was hard really hard. My Dr gave me a paper said 10 days of liquid diet and that was it. My Nut told me anything that is liquid or can go through a straw. So I am left buying Protein Shakes and broth and sugar free Jello and reading, the sleeve is New to my hospital and I think that they are doing the best they can. I dont have a good relationship with my Dr for whatever reason he seems very cut and dry so I just try to eat clean and stay healthy. I wish it was a better situation but I am happy that I am finally getting my Sleeve I started this journey in Sept.

[kidrn72 85]

I am on day 10 of 14 days of liquid pre op diet and it does get easier. the first 4 days were the hardest. I find chicken broth ( I use the reduced sodium Swansen's the best). I am allowed SF popsicles and crystal light drinks along with Water. The only down fall I have is no energy and brain fog. You are not alone and you CAN DO IT!!

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[mom2five 292]

I like to get chicken noodle Soup and strain all the noodles and chicken out of it and drink that. It tastes a lot better than just broth to me. I'm on clear/full liquids, so I also have creamed Soups. I really like the cream of chicken Soup. I add half a cup of 1% milk and half a cup of Water to it and some pepper... strain out the pieces of chicken and I drink it.. it is very filling and soothing when you can't actually eat anything. I do have 2 or 3 Protein shakes every day... depending on how close I am to reaching my Protein goal. My surgeon wants me to have no lower than 80 grams of protein per day. At first it was hard but this is day 4 (I only have to do it for a week) and it is much easier now... I hardly even crave food now... although sometimes when I am cooking for the family, I want something because it smells so good, but I haven't cheated.

Hang in there... if you can have full liquids, get some creamed soups.. it will help a lot. My doctor said to avoid cream of potato... only have it sparingly because of the starch in it... I did have some of that the other day and it was good, but I still prefer the chicken and it has more protein in it too... the milk adds a little protein as well.

[Takingcontrol 467]

Yes, the creamed Soups helped a lot when i was on full liquid post-op! Just remember, this too shall pass! You CAN do it! Stay strong!

[Fair2bslimLady 72]

Have not tried cream of Soup but will get some, this is not easy but I think will help once We have the sleeve. When I cook for my family I keep thinking of my sleeve and enjoy the smell but drink my Water or Protein Shake.< /p>

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Sipping on hot tea is helping me. Caffeine free like peppermint has been great after "dinner".

[tpietrowski 102]

I bought Protein shake but think its the wrong kind. Any ideas?

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[Lorraine Freeman 47]

I bought Protein shake but think its the wrong kind. Any ideas?

That's what I was told to drink post op. the strawberry one is yum, but I hated the strawberry and cream one as it was so sweet and sickly.