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[Crazy Sades 0]

Can you eat cream of wheat on week 1?

[SandyToes143 64]

Yes! And you can even mix in a little unsweetened applesauce! Cream of rice works too. Just remember you will only be able to eat a couple of tablespoons. Maybe 1/4 cup, but it'll take you awhile. Thin it out too.

[Crazy Sades 0]

Thanks, there's only so much fudgeciles, popciles,broth you can eat. And Protein Drinks are ok but I wanted to put cream of wheat with Protein Powder

[SandyToes143 64]

Forget the Protein powder. You'll be fine. Believe me, that cream of wheat will stick to you.

[Crazy Sades 0]

Thanks, I feel like since my surgery last week I can't all my fluids in or my Protein. Getting frustrated as well

[SandyToes143 64]

You just had surgery! You don't need to focus on Protein yet. Just be gentle with yourself. At 1 week out, I was eating cream of rice, unsweetened applesauce, and puréed meat and veggies. That was it. Since you only eat about 3/4 of a cup total per day, i just didn't have time for variety. It got much better on the next stage. Almost like normal food! Focus on your Water more than anything. You'll never lose as much as you do right in the beginning, so take advantage of the opportunity. Good luck!

[Crazy Sades 0]

Thanks, so mainly concentrate on my Water. I've been frustrated because I can't get the Fluid amount or Protein amount in. And I feel like I'm getting weak

[SandyToes143 64]

Thanks, so mainly concentrate on my Water. I've been frustrated because I can't get the Fluid amount or Protein amount in. And I feel like I'm getting weak

Idk... purée some things and make some Soups. That way it counts for liquid too. broth counts for fluid and has some calories to it. Definitely focus on liquids for the time being. You will be weak and tired. It's part of the process. Your body is literally starving but it'll adjust and when it does, you won't lose as much as quickly.

[Crazy Sades 0]

Thanks I will do the things you said.

[Mynewlife4me 8]

Yes! And you can even mix in a little unsweetened applesauce! Cream of rice works too. Just remember you will only be able to eat a couple of tablespoons. Maybe 1/4 cup, but it'll take you awhile. Thin it out too.

Cream of Wheat has been my go to food for big Protein count. It's also been one of the only things that has actually tasted good. I'm 17 days out from my VSG and 23 lbs down still my energy level is not good but getting better. Good Luck!

[Berry78 4,261]

What kind of cream of wheat? Mine has virtually no protein...