2nd Week After Surgery

[ajhalls 0]

I am having a REALLY hard time with this 2nd week after surgery. It seems like every commercial and everything on tv is all about fast food. I am looking for ideas of things that will work for me starting tomorrow which is full liquids. I would give anything for string cheese and Peanut Butter, but I know that's not possible

[SDH 87]

I'm not sure if this will help but I bought some PB2 from GNC (45 cal & 5 gr Protein per serving) and I make Protein Drinks with it in almond milk (30 cal), they ain't too bad either!!! Even better when I mix 1/2 a serving of PB2 & 1/2 a serving of chocolate Unjury!!!

[Justinh125 472]

I can have string cheese again but one stick makes me full. You'll be able to eat those things again as you heal

[jmacvgs 23]

The variety in post-op care given by doctors just blows me away. I started pureed/mushy foods on day 8 (if I felt well enough to move along).

I wish there was a big Dr. conference where all bariatric surgeons got together and agreed on the same terms for all patients. It actually makes me upset to see people who are dying for a fricken cheese stick and can't have it.

I saw a post...there was a woman who had to wait 8 WEEKS before she could start pureed foods. 8 WEEKS! She had no health conditions and her surgery was very successful without complications. That's insanity and if you ask me, just plain cruel.

[MimiWee3 1]

My surgery was on the 27th of Aug. I'm starting to blend up some heartier Soups and add broth to them - I just discovered I should be adding plain Protein Powder or some milk or yogurt. I do applesauce and yogurt together.....but I know I'm not getting enough Protein so I have to work on this now. The actual shakes are not exactly settling right now. Any suggestions on plain protein powder? I would like to add the weight loss tracker to my journey but it wont download from my profile page - any suggestions. Thanks so much.

[ajhalls 0]

The variety in post-op care given by doctors just blows me away. I started pureed/mushy foods on day 8 (if I felt well enough to move along).

I wish there was a big Dr. conference where all bariatric surgeons got together and agreed on the same terms for all patients. It actually makes me upset to see people who are dying for a fricken cheese stick and can't have it.

I saw a post...there was a woman who had to wait 8 WEEKS before she could start pureed foods. 8 WEEKS! She had no health conditions and her surgery was very successful without complications. That's insanity and if you ask me' date=' just plain cruel.[/quote']

Oh thank god, I thought I was being unreasonable. Basically, my surgery only took 30 minutes, no complications what-so-ever and I am in good physical health at 27 yo. The first week I could only have Water, broth and Jello. Next week is "full liquids" and weeks 3/4 I can have scrambled eggs and puréed meats. Then they slowly add back all foods by weeks 7/8. I just wish I could have something of substance.

[JRF8680 1]

I am having a REALLY hard time with this 2nd week after surgery. It seems like every commercial and everything on tv is all about fast food. I am looking for ideas of things that will work for me starting tomorrow which is full liquids. I would give anything for string cheese and peanut butter' date=' but I know that's not possible [/quote']

I am struggling too. My surgery date was 9/4. All sf stuff and supplements are running right through me. I was eggs and cheese so bad.

[JP0P 9]

I am having a REALLY hard time with this 2nd week after surgery. It seems like every commercial and everything on tv is all about fast food. I am looking for ideas of things that will work for me starting tomorrow which is full liquids. I would give anything for string cheese and Peanut Butter, but I know that's not possible

When I was in the hospital, the Burger King french fry burger was on so many times that I almost wanted one! I couldn't even drink Water, and my stomach felt like it blew up, but I actually thought I wanted a french fry burger. Crazy the power of commercials!

I'm at ten days. I am particularly missing cheese and grapes. Hang in there!

[JP0P 9]

I'm not sure if this will help but I bought some PB2 from GNC (45 cal & 5 gr Protein per serving) and I make Protein drinks with it in almond milk (30 cal), they ain't too bad either!!! Even better when I mix 1/2 a serving of PB2 & 1/2 a serving of chocolate Unjury!!!

PB2 is awesome. I was just reading about the nutrient difference between it and regular Peanut Butter. WOW! I'm gonna try it in a Protein shake this week.

Your surgery date is tomorrow! Congrats!!

[pjackson0523 158]

Oh thank god, I thought I was being unreasonable. Basically, my surgery only took 30 minutes, no complications what-so-ever and I am in good physical health at 27 yo. The first week I could only have Water, broth and Jello. Next week is "full liquids" and weeks 3/4 I can have scrambled eggs and puréed meats. Then they slowly add back all foods by weeks 7/8. I just wish I could have something of substance.

I agree. I noticed that MANY people have a pre-op diet of nothing but liquids. I don't have that. My pre-op diet is Breakfast consisting of either egg, toast, fruit, or yogurt. (allowed 2) , lunch is Protein Drink and dinner is lean meet with green veg. Not near as strict as many of the pre-op diets.