Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

1 week post op, liquid diet



Recommended Posts

My surgery was a week ago today. I also found out that it made me lactose intolerant. I am struggling with not having anything but Fairlife Milk and Water all day every day. I know I can have broth and SF popcycles but I have a hard enough time getting in enough milk for my Protein. How have other people combatted this? All I can think about is how good something with flavor would taste!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a coworker that also got lactose intolerant after surgery. She had good luck with Fairlife milk but if you feel you aren't hitting your Protein goals it would be a good idea to get plant based Protein Shakes or yogurts. You could also add the powdered Peanut Butter to your drinks. Good luck! That's rough!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites



My surgery was a week ago today. I also found out that it made me lactose intolerant. I am struggling with not having anything but Fairlife Milk and Water all day every day. I know I can have broth and SF popcycles but I have a hard enough time getting in enough milk for my Protein. How have other people combatted this? All I can think about is how good something with flavor would taste!


This stuff is great! Almost koolaid like and has 15g Protein. 20190401_221818.jpeg

Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just liquified this recipe. I’m on full liquids and don’t want anything else sweet. I am in need of savory and cant stand chicken broth any longer. I left out the bacon, curry and red pepper flakes, and added unflavored Protein Powder. It was an awesome liquid dinner!
https://insidebrucrewlife.com/loaded-cauliflower-soup/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery was a week ago today. I also found out that it made me lactose intolerant. I am struggling with not having anything but Fairlife Milk and Water all day every day. I know I can have broth and SF popcycles but I have a hard enough time getting in enough milk for my Protein. How have other people combatted this? All I can think about is how good something with flavor would taste!
Premier Protein clear is not a shake1557176518116.jpeg

Sent from my SM-G892A using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The hospital/program that I am going through does not let you do any sort of Protein Shake [emoji53] definitely limits my options!
Hmmm... my clinic doesn't recommend Protein Shakes for the pre OP liquid diet (they prefer Meal Replacement shakes like Glucerna or optifast), but post they're totally fine with Protein shakes.

Have you looked into unflavored Protein Powder to add to Soups, etc?

Sent from my SM-G960W using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Amazon has soy Protein. I can't drink whey shakes. The chocolate soy off Amazon is delicious.

Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 6 days out and had the same issue. Thankfully the program prepped us that this could be a possiblity and gave us options. Muscle Milk original is lactose free. I hate it but it is better than the stomach cramps while I look at other options. I have been living on that and the Protein2O Water that someone else mentioned. I can get both at my Walmart. I have a message in to the surgeon to see if I can take Lactaid so I have more options. You mught want to give them a call to discuss.

Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 6 days out and had the same issue. Thankfully the program prepped us that this could be a possiblity and gave us options. Muscle Milk original is lactose free. I hate it but it is better than the stomach cramps while I look at other options. I have been living on that and the Protein2O Water that someone else mentioned. I can get both at my Walmart. I have a message in to the surgeon to see if I can take Lactaid so I have more options. You mught want to give them a call to discuss.

Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app


I tried to get the Protein Water today at Walmart and couldn't find it. I had to leave because I ran out of energy. I was going to try and drink those instead of so much of those awfully sweet Protein Shakes. I am 5 days post op and don't know how many more I can choke down🤢

Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×