Fruit Smoothies Preop / Postop

[Fallinfast 7]

I am also a hater of Protein supplements. I can get them down pretty well in a mean green or mixed berrie smoothie (I keep the fruit at 80 cals or less). What's everyone's experience on when after surgery I can start making them again with my nutrininja?

[RickM 1,753]

smoothies are typically a red flag item in the bariatric world due to their implied high calorie content, but you seem recognize that with your 80 cal statement. You can make a smoothie/protein shake or drink with unflavored or vanilla Protein Powder and add whatever extra flavors or fruits/veg that are consistent with your caloric limits. My wife makes one every day with vanilla Protein powder (Optimal Nutrition from costco is her choice) with tangerine juice as the basis and a bucketload of frozen strawberries and a banana. It is by no stretch of the imagination a low calorie or weight loss drink (she makes it more like soft serve ice cream consistency) but she doesn't need that at 13+ years post op, and it does hide a bunch of her needed supplements.

Do the accounting with MFP or whatever tracking app you like to ensure that it fits your program needs, and have fun playing with it. Enjoy.

[Frustr8 7,886]

One of my favorite PreSurgery times smoothie was frozen n unsweetened strawberries, pineapple juice and a a ripe or almost ripe banana. Would this in the future still be okay for me if I added Protein powder and maybe China seeds for more Fiber? Can some of you more seasoned veterans wade in on this subject? Makes me yearn for it just laying here.😰

[Matt Z 4,140]

I take my morning Protein in smoothie form every morning. As long as YOU are the one making the smoothie and controlling the content, you'll be fine. We'll go out to Tropical Smoothie Cafe every now and again, as long as you get no sugar or splenda and pay attention to the total calorie count... you'll be fine. The issue comes up with the super high added sugar "smoothies".

[Fallinfast 7]

Thanks, I'm using necter unflavored powder, bipro Water with them or vanilla Premier Protein. Spoke to my nurse and she said wait till I have had some vegetables with fiber before trying any fruit after surgery so 3-4 weeks and just to make sure they fit the rules. Now I am 4 days from surgery they want me on full liquids. I did make a Premier Protein Caramel with a cup of black coffee and ice in the blender and it was great. They are just too sweet for me. The necter is fine in broth, yogurt and my cream of 98% fat free Soups. I'm having my surgery because my comorbidity is my liver/bile duct and I already needed surgery for that. This surgery I pray keeps me from having liver problems anymore. They already had to cut into and staple my stomach so why not? I'll be glad when June is over and I feel normal again. 500- 600 calories a day leaves little energy to do much!