Vitamins and Shakes

LizzieNJ · May 26, 2008

I am still not able to drink my requirments. But try to find something that gives you Protein and liquid at the same time to make what you are drinking count for more. I find warm fluids go down easier than cold ones. I am straining Campbells chicken Noodle Soup because I like the that broth tastes better than others. It makes me feel like I am having soup. I think I got in more liquids yesterday than today, but I am trying. Just feel so full so fast, a few sips and I am done for a while, I can't force/push it. Just do the best you can, and if you are still nauseaus I would call your surgeons office tomorrow or the hospital, someone will be on call. I need to call because my feet are swollen because they don't want me to take my BP meds cuz they're diuretics - don't want me to flush out the little Fluid I am taking in and get dehydrated. we all just do the best we can. Take your pain meds if you are hurting and if they aren't enough tell your Dr. You need to stay as comfortable as possble. Chin up we will both make it and in a few more weeks this will all be a memory.

LizzieNJ · May 26, 2008

Wow, I was banded 5/22 and I am in no way able to get that much in yet. I think that is why I am feeling bad, totally no energy. I might have gotten 500 calories in today....a combination of Protein Drink, yogurt, a little Soup, and some gatorade. I haven't even tried adding Water yet, I can't seem to fit anything else.

Stef - I just HAVE all that stuff - I tried it before surgery. I haven't even gotten through 2 cans of Slimfast today plus a couple of sips of Crystal Light with my meds. I didn't mean t mislead anyone into thinking I am consuming all that since surgery. They were just ideas for choices to use. I ahven't had Jello today. I have probably had about 16 or 17 oz of SlimFast and 2-3 of crystal light. I just made some broth we will see how much of that I can get in. It may help the gas because it warm. Here's hoping.