What are you eating (drinking) one week post-op

[itsnevertoolate 9]

I'm already sick of the post-op liquid diet and my surgery was this past Monday the 16th of December. How is everyone else coping and what are you drinking?

[amanda4166 16]

My surgery was Monday also. The first 3 days were awful. I didn't even want food. Yesterday I made a roast in the crockpot for my family. I had 3 sips of the beef broth from the roast and veggies. It was delicious. I can't tell you how amazing it tasted. However, it went straight through me. It didn't hurt my stomach bc I ate very little, but I have had the runs ever since. I'm eating Popsicles and drinking Powerade zero and that's about it. I just keep telling myself I will be skinny. I'm going to work today on light duty, then I'll be off the next week and a half, I'm a teacher. I just hope I stay no hungry like I am now.

[ladibush 7]

I was sleeved the 17th..we are allowed pureed foods with my surgeon when we leave hospital..I ate half a yogurt this morning and was full..thinned creamed soups..pudding..thinned malt o meal or mashed potatoes

[amanda4166 16]

Sleeved the 16th and on Clear Liquids only until Monday then I can add in Protein Shakes for one week. No puréed foods for me until week 3. I think every doctor is different.

[McButterpants 2,846]

First advice - follow your doc's orders. Everyone's post-op orders are different.

The shakes get old really fast - and it's not getting better for me. I'm 5 weeks post op and still drink 3 per day in order to get adequate Protein in. But, it is what it is - it's what I have to do. Here are some of my strategies for shakes:

Try heating one up - especially the chocolate, it will taste like hot chocolate. (Nice treat around Christmas time)

Try sugar free flavored syrups - there are a lot of varieties out there. (The peppermint in the hot chocolate is awesome)

PB2 (powdered peanut butter) was allowed for me - a tablespoon in a vanilla or chocolate shake is excellent

If you're allowed yogurt or Greek yogurt, add a couple of tablespoons

Add some sugar free pudding mix - it doesn't take a lot, maybe 2-3 teaspoons to add flavor. Lemon is surprisingly good in a vanilla shake, I also just tried pistachio...I was surprised

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes an unflavored Protein powder - this is good to put into broth (again, if you're allowed) or add to another Protein Drink for an added Protein boost

I just ordered some Health Wise hot chocolate mix - while they are lower in protein (15 grams vs. 20 grams), it is a nice change and it mixes better into hot Water.

Best of luck to you!

[Ballermom 803]

I'm already sick of the post-op liquid diet and my surgery was this past Monday the 16th of December. How is everyone else coping and what are you drinking?

Congratulations on your Surgery!

[Ballermom 803]

Sleeved the 16th and on clear liquids only until Monday then I can add in Protein Shakes for one week. No puréed foods for me until week 3. I think every doctor is different.

Congrats to you on your Surgery!

[Ballermom 803]

I was sleeved the 17th..we are allowed pureed foods with my surgeon when we leave hospital..I ate half a yogurt this morning and was full..thinned creamed soups..pudding..thinned malt o meal or mashed potatoes

Congratulations on your Surgery!