Post op diet question

[sheddinglbs2015 1]

I'm post op day 11. My surgeon/program calls for 2oz of Fluid every 15 minutes for 4 weeks. Well, sadly, I'm over all the sweet flavors/drinks. Protein shakes....chocolate, vanilla, strawberry...powerade zero and G2...strawberry, fruit punch, raspberry, orange, etc. I'm a savory person--help!! Any suggestions for liquids that are not sweet/fruity?

I tried Soup broth but I'm also on sodium restriction. I also tried beef soup broth, and it grossed me out. Anything with beef in it, just the smell makes me nauseous.

[liannatx 897]

Ice water! Are you sipping on plain Water? The body loves it.

Maybe you could save the sweet for nothing but the Protein shakes, and they won't seem as tiresomely sweet. Have you tried low sodium chicken broth? I boiled some with carrots, onions, and celery... then strained it. It is much more flavorful than plain chicken broth, and maybe it will appeal to you more than the beef broth. You can also simmer a little taco seasoning and cilantro in some chicken broth and get a great flavor almost like chicken tortilla Soup. Experiment.

I assume you are still on Clear liquids, but when you get to have pureed Soups they really help to satisfy the tastebuds. Hang in there. These stages seem like forever when you are going through them, but they actually pass quite fast in hindsight.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

low sodium V8, carb life milk, unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk? Are you allowed tea or coffee? Get plain lassi and add cumin and coriander?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

V8 and ProtiDiet Soups (tomato basil and creamy chicken) were lifesavers for me during my liquid phases.

[sheddinglbs2015 1]

Thank you all!! Great ideas! It didn't occur to me to add seasonings to the broth! I'm drinking plain Water. I try for every other drink to be water.

[QueenLaamiri 1]

I have unflavored Protein. I put it in my tuna, v8, smoothies, chicken when I did soft purée stage. For liquids I just tried a bunch of diff Proteins before my surgery while I was loosing and found 2 favs Unjury strawberry and chocolate and my most fav in the world is Bariatric Fusion. Strawberry shortcake!!!! Tastes great and not so sweet they both have 5< sugars and sane in carbs!! Also you full. I'm 6 weeks post and I still use those Protein Drinks and will fit life!! Hope this helps. Good luck.