Getting frustrated

[Lizardlady 90]

This is probably more of a vent than anything else. I'm sure I'm not the first and I know it's not the end of the world but I'm starting to get very frustrated at the things I'm "allowed" to eat right now. I'm getting sooo sick of the same 3 flavors of Soup (cuz I can only have 98% fat free CREAM soup) and the same broth and the same non fat yogurt mixed with sugar free jelly and some pudding and Jello in between. I can't even tolerate the Protein drinks anymore. I'm on day 8 now (including surgery day) and I have only had 1 full Protein Drink since. I couldn't stand the taste of the others even though pre-op they were fine. I was ok at first but now it's getting worse. Instead of 3 flavors of cream Soup, I can no longer tolerate cream of mushroom (it WAS my favorite of the 3). It now tastes disgusting to me post op. Maybe I'm just more irritated because I already had to do the liquid diet twice pre-op (they ended up pushing back my date the last day of my liquid diet the first time so I had to do it again for when I was rescheduled). Whatever it is, I feel extremely crabby and like my will to keep going is slowly being broken down. Anyone have any suggestions? What helped you through the 2nd phase (days 3-13) and farther along? I'm having a hard time finding things that even sound appealing that will give me the Protein I need and stay within the boundaries of the post op diet.

Diet is full liquids:

Blended Soups

yogurt

Protein Drinks

pudding

Jello

Water

broth

[Hk6723 13]

This is probably more of a vent than anything else. I'm sure I'm not the first and I know it's not the end of the world but I'm starting to get very frustrated at the things I'm "allowed" to eat right now. I'm getting sooo sick of the same 3 flavors of Soup (cuz I can only have 98% fat free CREAM soup) and the same broth and the same non fat yogurt mixed with sugar free jelly and some pudding and Jello in between. I can't even tolerate the Protein drinks anymore. I'm on day 8 now (including surgery day) and I have only had 1 full Protein Drink since. I couldn't stand the taste of the others even though pre-op they were fine. I was ok at first but now it's getting worse. Instead of 3 flavors of cream soup, I can no longer tolerate cream of mushroom (it WAS my favorite of the 3). It now tastes disgusting to me post op. Maybe I'm just more irritated because I already had to do the liquid diet twice pre-op (they ended up pushing back my date the last day of my liquid diet the first time so I had to do it again for when I was rescheduled). Whatever it is, I feel extremely crabby and like my will to keep going is slowly being broken down. Anyone have any suggestions? What helped you through the 2nd phase (days 3-13) and farther along? I'm having a hard time finding things that even sound appealing that will give me the Protein I need and stay within the boundaries of the post op diet.

Diet is full liquids:

Blended Soups

yogurt

Protein Drinks

pudding

Jello

Water

broth

Hang in there it's a little better after the liquid phase

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[VEGAN ME 117]

I use cream of wheat a lot and even though not as good for you but potato flakes made with vegetable broth and pea Protein and vegan butter with lots of lemon pepper. believe it or not I cant even taste the pea Protein in the potatoes when I make them like that.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Lizardlady Have you tried the clear Protein drinks (Isopure, Nectar) or maybe making your own with Protein Powder? You might be able to have egg drop Soup or strained soup like onion (something with a little bit more flavor than broth). Of course I'm not a medical professional or nutritionist but I'd say the heck with 98% Fat Free and enjoy any creamed/strained soup. Good luck! Hang in there!

[becomingmandikaye 262]

I'm in almost the same boat as you (except I can't have yogurt or jello). I've found GENEPRO to be a game changer. I strained some chicken and stars Soup last night and added GENEPRO to the broth. It was 4 oz of broth with 30g of Protein in it, and it tasted wonderful. I went down the soup aisle and picked up any soup that seemed like it would have a flavorful broth after straining. I also have sugar free popsicles, and I did get some Luigi's Italian Ice in lemon (not sugar free, but I'm having issues getting calories in, so I thought why not).

Good luck to you!

[Cocojh 62]

I went to my first follow up appt yesterday and expressed the same aggregations to my surgeon. He suggested the microwavable potato flakes in the small cups. Instead of adding Water, I added broth. They were delish, and a few bites satisfied my hunger. I was worried about the carbs, but what I found was that after two bites I was full. It goes down very easy. So I ate that for dinner, woke up had a Protein shake. For lunch I had two bites, now I am waiting a few hours to drink another Protein Shake.

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[Natasha G Ford 25]

This is probably more of a vent than anything else. I'm sure I'm not the first and I know it's not the end of the world but I'm starting to get very frustrated at the things I'm "allowed" to eat right now. I'm getting sooo sick of the same 3 flavors of Soup (cuz I can only have 98% fat free CREAM soup) and the same broth and the same non fat yogurt mixed with sugar free jelly and some pudding and Jello in between. I can't even tolerate the Protein drinks anymore. I'm on day 8 now (including surgery day) and I have only had 1 full Protein drink since. I couldn't stand the taste of the others even though pre-op they were fine. I was ok at first but now it's getting worse. Instead of 3 flavors of cream soup, I can no longer tolerate cream of mushroom (it WAS my favorite of the 3). It now tastes disgusting to me post op. Maybe I'm just more irritated because I already had to do the liquid diet twice pre-op (they ended up pushing back my date the last day of my liquid diet the first time so I had to do it again for when I was rescheduled). Whatever it is, I feel extremely crabby and like my will to keep going is slowly being broken down. Anyone have any suggestions? What helped you through the 2nd phase (days 3-13) and farther along? I'm having a hard time finding things that even sound appealing that will give me the protein I need and stay within the boundaries of the post op diet.

Diet is full liquids:

Blended Soups

yogurt

protein drinks

pudding

Jello

Water

broth

Hi hun, one thing I have noticed every surgeon is different. I had the MGB on June 8. For the first 2 weeks we were only allowed G2 and Greek flavored yoghurt, and jello and crackers. This was every meal, which mind you your really not that hungry. When I got home I got to add the to go cup of tomatoes soup. Now I'm 2 weeks out and today I had my first scrambled egg. Just remember to chew a lot. You can do. Good Luck and God Be With You.. .

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[Natasha G Ford 25]

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[Lizardlady 90]

@@Lizardlady Have you tried the clear Protein drinks (Isopure, Nectar) or maybe making your own with protein powder? You might be able to have egg drop Soup or strained soup like onion (something with a little bit more flavor than broth). Of course I'm not a medical professional or nutritionist but I'd say the heck with 98% Fat Free and enjoy any creamed/strained soup. Good luck! Hang in there!

Isopure and nectar were the only ones I could tolerate before but I know a lot of the fruity Nectar mixes I'm now disliking to the point of gagging. I'm not sure why, I'm not normally one to gag on any kind of food or drink even if I don't like it but now some things just have a weird taste that I never tasted in them pre-op. I couldn't even really taste the protein in Nectar fruity mixes and now I struggle to even take a sip. I will try the Isopure again and hope that I can stick with that one. I had a fall on a concrete driveway the night before my surgery and the glass bottle smashed right next to my face and I am still recovering from having my butt kicked so I haven't touched a bottle since LOL. I will try again today.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Lizardlady Be careful! Lol. From what I've read - tastes change post-op and often smell is heightened making things gag-worthy. Hope you find something!

[Lizardlady 90]

@@Lizardlady Be careful! Lol. From what I've read - tastes change post-op and often smell is heightened making things gag-worthy. Hope you find something!

Very much so! At least for me so far. I am really hoping that I won't hate some of the foods that I used to love. Right now it seems more simple food is what I'm able to eat without being absolutely repulsed. I LOVED mushrooms pre-op. I'd eat them in Soup, noodles, pizza, spaghetti, pot roast and just about anything you could think to put mushrooms in but the other night I barely tasted my cream of mushroom Soup just to make sure it wasn't too hot and it was a WHOLE new ball game. I was ready to hurl from the mushroom taste! Cream Soups in general seem to be touch and go. I can't stand the cream of broccoli soup either =/. I'm hoping that it may pass with time and recovery and it's just a phase I'm in. I don't feel hungry but I have to eat something and the list of acceptable things to eat are growing shorter. It's hard to get even half of my recommended Protein in when eating only the things I'm allowed.

Thank you all for the suggestions! I wrote them all down to ask the surgeon and see if he will give me some leeway. Right now I'm not really worried about "going back to my old ways" because at this point I'm only eating to try and reach my Protein and Water goals but the diet I'm on is making it impossible at least in this phase. It will be easier once I am able to add in meat and cheese I think.

[Lizardlady 90]

Well I tried to ask my NUT but she was having a family emergency so I'm winging it and I went ahead and made some chicken noodle Soup (regular kind) that I strained and mixed in some Protein powder. It is quite delicious! Not sure if I'm supposed to have it or not but it's good and I need to eat. Also, the Isopure is still doable so that is also another option for protein. Hopefully I will find more things that I can tolerate but I thought I would update if anyone else is having this issue.

[becomingmandikaye 262]

That's what I do - I add GENEPRO to strained chicken Soup and it's AMAZING. It's the only thing I have that tastes remotely like real food, so I savor that cup every day.

[Lizardlady 90]

That's what I do - I add GENEPRO to strained chicken Soup and it's AMAZING. It's the only thing I have that tastes remotely like real food, so I savor that cup every day.

Definitely beats the heck out of broth! My fiance laughed and said "you might as well have just had chicken broth!" I was like "not the same, trust me!"

[becomingmandikaye 262]

Definitely not the same. broth is so bland!