2 weeks post op - need advice

[OBXgirl 21]

So I am two weeks post op and made it to Onederland today . Very exciting!! I did great with surgery and the two days in hospital. However, this has been very challenging both mentally and emotionally. Each day seems to get a little better though. I'm thankful for this forum and all the great discussion and advice. On that note, how about some advice for getting in more liquids? I'm not doing the best in that department. Water actually makes me sort of nauseous, is this common?? I'm also on puréed foods, any suggestions other than yogurt, cottage cheese, etc?

[NewNana 86]

I heard that Wendy's chili put in a blender is high in Protein and tastes great.

[lrs 33]

Crystal lite, ice tea, popsicles, Jello. That was what I was told. It all counts at liquid.< /p>

[Indigo1991 1,612]

I couldn't do straight Water, it's actually difficult for your "new" stomach to cope with. Put a drop of something in it ( I put a dash of sugar free squash) and it goes down easier. Room temp liquids also seem easy to drink too. As Irs says, there lots of things that count as liquids - use them all!

[ItsMe2033 143]

Along the lines of crystal light, my favorite thing to add to Water is the sugar free Hawaiian Punch fruit juicy red flavor. A few years ago I tried about 20 different flavors of mix, and that was by far my favorite. It might be too intense for some people, or too sweet, but for me it is just perfect.

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

I still have trouble with Water. it just feels heavy or something. chewing ice helps me get in a lot of my fluids-- and tea.

Also check the nutrition forum>>> recipies for the pureed phase

Congrats on getting to Onderland!

[OBXgirl 21]

Thanks everyone!

[Fit2btied 122]

What about putting strawberries or watermelon in a pitcher. That's always tasty!

[salma 4]

So I am two weeks post op and made it to Onederland today . Very exciting!! I did great with surgery and the two days in hospital. However' date=' this has been very challenging both mentally and emotionally. Each day seems to get a little better though. I'm thankful for this forum and all the great discussion and advice. On that note, how about some advice for getting in more liquids? I'm not doing the best in that department. Water actually makes me sort of nauseous, is this common?? I'm also on puréed foods, any suggestions other than yogurt, cottage cheese, etc?[/quote']

I find that room temp Water makes me nauseous and I take cold water without any problems. I am 6 weeks post op and only since last week I am able meet my Fluid goal. It will get better with time.

[Sassygirl06 962]

Use a medicine cup. Fill it up every half an hour. Sip on it till it is gone...then repeat. If you do this all day, you will be getting the required amount of fluids everyday. Also....as for getting the Protein in....it is hard in the beginning...but at Walmart they have these Protein Shots. They have 27 grams of protein in each one. I would get them really cold....almost frozen, and then drink those. The fruit punch is the best flavor. They aren't the greatest tasting, but that is why I got them really cold. It makes it a lot easier to get the required protein in. Good luck!

[miko 21]

So I am two weeks post op and made it to Onederland today <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Very exciting!! I did great with surgery and the two days in hospital. However' date=' this has been very challenging both mentally and emotionally. Each day seems to get a little better though. I'm thankful for this forum and all the great discussion and advice. On that note, how about some advice for getting in more liquids? I'm not doing the best in that department. Water actually makes me sort of nauseous, is this common?? I'm also on puréed foods, any suggestions other than yogurt, cottage cheese, etc?[/quote']

What I would do , boil chicken with veggies add your own spices . I would just drink the broth and maybe eat some of the veggies .

[miko 21]

Try making some chicken stew . Just drink the broth and maybe if you can eat some of the soft be veggies