Post op diet

[Eshh 6]

Is anyone having trouble with their 2 week liquid diet post op? Certain liquids feel like rocks in my stomach mostly the Protein Shakes. Any advice

[Tony B - NJ 643]

The shakes tend to be very thick. I did not like them and when I need to supplement my Protein, I use Unjury chicken broth protein. It gives you 21g of protein and 100 calories. It goes down a lot better than a thick shake. The only down side is you have to be 140 degrees or less because it tends to clump if too hot.

[kcuster83 1,504]

You can add milk to the shake to thin it out, and adds Protein.

Or Water, to make it even thinner.

[Eshh 6]

@Tony B- NJ thank you very much I will definitely look into that. && @ Kcuster83 I’ve tried the milk and it gave me the same results. I will try using Water to make it thinner because I am able to hold water and Gatorade zero down.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 656]

Definitely normal, some things just don't sit well immediately post-op. I liked the Protein waters much better than the shakes in those early days. Protein2o comes in bottles or single serve powder that you just mix with Water. Maybe give those a shot?

[GradyCat 3,695]

Many people here talk about not being able to tolerate the Protein Shakes, but I had no issues with them. Like others said, maybe you could Water them down or try a different brand or a pre-made shake instead of a powdered shake. sugar-free popsicles count as liquid. So does sugar-free Jello.

[kcuster83 1,504]

I was ok with shakes right after surgery but not all the same flavors. I loved premier chocolate peanutbutter and I can't stand it now after surgery. It gags me. I am still ok with plain chocolate but so tired of them. I just tried Fairlife today, and it was ok. They are both adequate. I don't think I like or hate one more than the other but just force myself to drink 1 a day until I can eat some more to meet my Protein goals.

[Eshh 6]

I just got off the phone with my nutritionist which has been trying to help me as well. With you guys help and my nutritionist I mixed the Water and Protein Shake and it made it much better and I also did a fat free milk and Premier Protein mix that also seems to go down smoothly. I thank you all because I started out a little rough in the hospital I had a 3 night stay I was vomiting everything that entered me. It means a lot to me that you all responded. I’m an emotional person sorry lol.

[kcuster83 1,504]

1 minute ago, Youngblood said:

I just got off the phone with my nutritionist which has been trying to help me as well. With you guys help and my nutritionist I mixed the Water and Protein Shake and it made it much better and I also did a fat free milk and Premier Protein mix that also seems to go down smoothly. I thank you all because I started out a little rough in the hospital I had a 3 night stay I was vomiting everything that entered me. It means a lot to me that you all responded. I’m an emotional person sorry lol.

Great, glad that helped! I hope it gets better and easier from here for you.

[Eshh 6]

Thank you so much!

[ShoppGirl 4,978]

Glad you found a solution.

[Happy Stylist 86]

I had my surgery on 4/26. I've been doing ok. But today I have been wanting to eat something. It's like I want to feel food when chewing 🤷🏼‍♀️ Does this ease up. I'm only on liquids right now. I start Protein Drinks next week.

[Eshh 6]

On 04/29/2022 at 21:42, Robz said:

I had my surgery on 4/26. I've been doing ok. But today I have been wanting to eat something. It's like I want to feel food when chewing 🤷🏼‍♀️ Does this ease up. I'm only on liquids right now. I start Protein Drinks next week.

I’m on purée right now my surgery was 4/11 and I still want to chew. It hasn’t eased up for me. Just take it one day at a time. I find it helpful to talk it out because it gets the best of me some days more than other days. I didn’t realize how emotional this journey would be but you learn that you’re stronger than food and the urges that you have. But you got this and if you ever need a cheerleader I’m here for you.