Post-OP Liquid Diet Phase

[ready2livenow 19]

I had surgery 5 days ago and am not having a lot of problem with the amount of liquid I'm consuming (drinking more and more everyday), but am having quite a difficult time finding something savory to drink. My taste buds are very different from before surgery and the things I bought are not good to me anymore. I'm a vegetarian, which puts a little more of a restriction to broths and Soup, but I'm very sick of all the sweet liquid already and have another 8 days before moving on to puréed foods.

Any suggestions to a vegetarian non-sweet liquid? I've tried strained cream of mushroom, vegetarian French onion soup and veggie broth. None of them are delicious like before. Thanks!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I mixed veg broth with unflavored Protein and pureed Beans and mixed with veg broth for a sort of Soup. I also ate a lot of FAGE 0% greek yogurt. I would do a shake in the morning that I added whey Protein to. The combination of the Protein powder and the yogurt was over half my protein for the day. I would then do another Protein Shake or more greek yogurt at lunch and could usually do a pureed veg or bean soup in the evening. Another thing I would do is have the orange creme Liquid Protein in a cup of herbal tea for Breakfast, again do the whey powder/yogurt for lunch. Then have the pureed veg or bean soup in the evening. My goal just became to get in my protein by lunch so I could have something svory in the evening.

[sweetie716 270]

I just finished the last of my Protein. I could barely get the shakes down today. They are just so sweet. Yesterday, I tried to use the Healthwise Tomato Soup w/ the Protein and it was not great, but at least it wasnt a shake. I cannot wait til I can eat some cheese and meat for protein with maybe a shake a day for Breakfast like I used to. Or a protein bar- I could deal with that right now too. I used to enjoy my Protein Shakes, but since I've been on only those for weeks now, not so much. I really hope they havent been ruined for me permanently because it really is an awesome easy breakfast if it doesn't make you gag

[ready2livenow 19]

Thank you both for the info and suggestions. Tonight I went to a Chinese restaurant and had some vegetarian Soup and eat around the solids in it. I ate about half a quart or 16 ounces of it. It was good and gave me some satisfaction.

I will probably go shopping tomorrow for some more canned Soups, even if I have to strain the solids out. I begin puréed food on the 30th. I've never been so excited for mushy food. I'm looking forward to hummus the most.

[mikekallison 9]

Greetings:

I am 7 days after surgery and 6 days after beginning liquid diet and am in the same boat, however, I am not a vegeterian. However, I hear your pain in doing the same thing. I have clear broth for all of my meals mixed with Protein powder and am sticking to the 4 ounce guide. I am also drinking a lot of Water inbetween feedings. But I am bored to death and can't wait for cottage cheese and fruit juice, as I love cottage cheese and fruit. I am afraid to push the limit and begin doing the greek yogurts, blended foods, because each phase is supposed to be 2 weeks, according to where I had my surgery done. I don't see my surgeon until the 31st, but will be putting a call into the dietician tomorrow. I wish all well here. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Hang in there guys, Those first 2 weeks are the hardest! Once you start adding food back it gets easier.

[athena3127 199]

Does your liquid stage allow full liquid? Or simply clear? Sounds like you might be on the more full liquid. I have searched every shelf at the local markets for "things" which were allowed at the various stages. Pre surgery I stocked up on Soups of all kinds! Campbell's should send me coupons I have so many cans... Yet as you said taste changes and things I loved before taste like midwater and I just can't stand. Although I'm at 7wks now and past my purée stage I find my self reverting back to soups. Have you tried to simply make your own? Get creative in the kitchen just in small batches use various spices to come up with new flavored you might enjoy. I even found a great pumpkin Soup that was delicious! Most veggies can be cooked down blended and made into a nice soup or soup base that falls within the liquid stage allowances.

Wishing you the best of luck.

[Blue_Disciple 27]

I've heard of two drinks heavy in Protein. Isopure which is sold my Vitamin Shoppe and protein ice sold at GNC. Haven't tried protein ice but isopure is ok.

[mrsbib 23]

I use the unflavored Isopure to mix in my Crystal Light, broth, everything. I'm 2 days post-op and learning to get all my clear fluids and Proteins in. Planning is the key.

[DgotSleeved 103]

here's a refried bean Soup recipe! throw it in the blender and enjoy! btw, alllllll Protein for the most part! I was sleeved on the 17th of this month and it's been a saving grace away from sweet flavors!

2 cans fat free refried Beans

One can of black Beans (drained and rinsed)

One can rotel tomatoes and green chillies

Handful of frozen corn

Onion powder

Garlic powder

half of the large square container of chicken broth (veggie for you!)

1/2 cup Water

to make it even yummier I put a small teaspoon of fage 0% (fat free greek yogurt) in the middle. tastes just like sour cream and a teeny sprinkling of fat free shredded cheddar

it's heaven in a tiny bowl!! but be sure to blend the ever living hell out of it

enjoy!!!

[DgotSleeved 103]

oh. and try Premier Protein (it's a pre made 11 oz shake)!! 30g of pro and there is LEGIT not a single Protein taste! 1 sugar. low fat. sooooooo good. even better a little frosty. actually tastes like boost lol

[ready2livenow 19]

Looks like a fantastic recipe! I'll save this for next week when I'm on all liquids and some puréed foods. I'm still on clear liquid until Tuesday.

Thank you for sharing!!

[DgotSleeved 103]

you're very welcome!!! but you should definitely try the premier. you can pick up a 4 pack at Walmart to try for like $7. and then if anything get it from costco 36 packs! lol it's a staple of mine since it's so much Protein in such a little amount

[truckeelove 2]

Try GENEPRO Protein (available at Amazon). It's been a life saver for me. Mixes into anything without changing the taste or the texture and you only need to add 1 tablespoon to get 30 grams of protein!

Also, if you have a Trader Joe's in your area, tgey have yummy vegetarian thin Soups like carrot ginger, roasted red pepper and Tomato or butternut squash.

Good luck!