Alternatives to Protein Shakes: Full liquids, Soft foods

[gamergirl 4,610]

I have posted a version of this before but since i have new recipes to share, thought I'd start over.

At first I drank my Protein Shakes like a good girl. Then I struggled through them. Then they made me sick. By the time I was post op, I was so sick of them, I’d rather have starved. Three things saved me.

1. If you find yourself getting nauseated with them, chances are quite good that you are lactose intolerant, especially after the surgery. I take lactaid pills with my first sip and it really helps with nausea, diarrhea, gas, gurgling, cramping hell.

2. I found two shakes I liked. Yours will be different but for me it was Chike coffee Protein, Syntrax mint chocolate chip, and I can also tolerate Syntrax Double Stuffed cookie. It helps to make only 4 oz, with 1 scoop of powder, half a cup of liquid, and the rest ice to make a 6 oz cup to slurp on, so keep the quantities small.

3. HIgh protein Soups. These saved me. You can’t do these unless you are on full liquids, but once you’re on them, and if you are sick of sweet protein shakes, please do try these.

I am posting links to my blog where I have posted them. Full disclosure, I do not make money off this blog, so this is not for self-promotion. I like creating different recipes and sharing so I hope they help someone.

Once you are through your liquids stage, also search for soft foods, or look up the ground chicken and ground beef recipes, and you may find something you like that is sleeve friendly. I've posted links to a few here to get you started.

Here’s the list of foods:

Full Liquids Stage

1. 1. Egg drop Soup ( I haven’t posted a proper recipe because it’s so simple. Boil chicken broth, stir in two beaten eggs when it boils, stir with a pair of chopsticks. Take it off the flame immediately, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to let the egg cook. Add salt, pepper, and my fav, some sesame oil for a fresh flavor).
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3. Shrimp “bisque”
4. Lobster bisque
5. Tortilla soup
6. Chicken and mushroom soup
7. Protein pudding
8. Chocolate Mousse

Soft Foods Stage

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3. Pumpkin Caramel Bake
4. Banana Egg Protein Pancake
5. Home-made refried beans
6. 5-minute Hummus

Do you have others to add to this list?

[Jdub 109]

Thanks for this gamergirl! Question, how much chicken broth in the Eggdrop Soup? I tried making eggdrop Soup awhile a week ago and it didn't turn out very well but I don't think I did it right...I used egg whites, and then when it came to a boil I just kept stirring. Didn't taste very good. I think I'll give your recipe a go and see how it is! I like the idea of the sesame oil. How much? about 1 tsp?

[gamergirl 4,610]

Thanks for this gamergirl! Question, how much chicken broth in the Eggdrop Soup? I tried making eggdrop soup awhile a week ago and it didn't turn out very well but I don't think I did it right...I used egg whites, and then when it came to a boil I just kept stirring. Didn't taste very good. I think I'll give your recipe a go and see how it is! I like the idea of the sesame oil. How much? about 1 tsp?

I'd say 2 c broth,1egg, 1 tsp sesame oil

Edited December 24, 2013 by gamergirl

[gamergirl 4,610]

Do any of you have other good recipes you'd like to add to this thread? Full liquids, soft foods, purees, etc?

[tiredtwinmommy 30]

What a great idea! I am starting with soft foods monday (although my surgeon kind of combines soft and regular in one stage) and although I could get extra Protein via one shake a day I am really tired of shakes now. This gives me lots of great ideas, I will be sure to add to the list

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I suggest you check out the blog, "The World According to Eggface."

[ZeeWP 3]

This sounds like me... I am so sick of Protein Drinks. Is there an unflavored Protein that worked for you that you put in stuff?