Post-op liquids

[Brownrek 21]

I am on the 6th day of my post-op liquid diet...6 more to go. Not sure i can make it. At this point the shakes are making me nauseous. My stomach is constantly churning and I'm in the bathroom every 15 minutes (tmi I know) . Any tips to get through this would be appreciated.

[artymama 170]

I remind myself this period is temporary. One day at a time! Keep a list of the reasons you did this handy and refer to it. It helps me! I am 16 days PO.

[cindymg 629]

Have you tried broths? They don't have Protein, but they do have salt and a different taste. When I was on post op liquids, I used to go to a restaurant and request just the broth from chicken noodle, or French onion or vegetable Soup. It always gave me an energy lift and counted towards liquids. I guess a lot of people do this, as the restaurant staff was always very nice about it.

I will even confess to having some strained broccoli cheddar Soup, but not very much as it didn't go down as well as the broth.

Hang in there. It will get better. I am 8 weeks post op and into soft foods now, but I have to keep them really soft in order to not upset my little tummy.

[Phoenix79 452]

Are you making your shakes with milk? A lot of sleevers become lactose intolerant....I had trouble with my shakes- lots of bubbles, burping, sliming. Then two days out I switched to light soy - you can also try almond milk, and I was Sooo much better! If you haven't switched, try that and see if it makes a difference.

[mwrarr 244]

I had a horrible time right after surgery. In fact, I couldn't do Protein Shakes at all until about 2-1/2 wks post-op...until I got a gravy strainer & started straining the foam off my shakes. Have you tried unflavored powder? You can mix it with broth, juice, mio/water.

[adex80 2]

2 days post op feeling horrible , hate the Isopure liquid ,

[SheWins1 207]

I had a horrible time right after surgery. In fact' date=' I couldn't do Protein Shakes at all until about 2-1/2 wks post-op...until I got a gravy strainer & started straining the foam off my shakes. Have you tried unflavored powder? You can mix it with broth, juice, mio/water.[/quote']

Excellent idea about straining the foam. I can't tolorate my shakes anymore because of the foam. Gonna try that right now!!! Thanks!

[mwrarr 244]

Excellent idea about straining the foam. I can't tolorate my shakes anymore because of the foam. Gonna try that right now!!! Thanks!

It was a life saver for me! Changed the game completely.

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

I am on the 6th day of my post-op liquid diet...6 more to go. Not sure i can make it. At this point the shakes are making me nauseous. My stomach is constantly churning and I'm in the bathroom every 15 minutes (tmi I know) . Any tips to get through this would be appreciated.

This happened to me too. My nurse said that if my Protein Shake contained whey- which it did- that that was the culprit. Lots of people can't tolerate the whey. Try Isopure from GNC. it is in a clear bottle and cones in tons of flavors. It is DO much better!