5 days post -op

[rosemary3 0]

still sore but moving about well...don't like any of my Protein Drinks except no sugar instant breakfast....hungry...any ideas. thanks.:thumbup:

[ReadyInCT 0]

Hi Rosemary3... I'm starving too! I'm 4 days post-op and feeling pretty good. But I am really hungry. I called the Dr and he said I could add the Optifast shakes but my stomach is still growling. My Dr. appointment isn't for another week ~ I'll starve by then! I'm looking for ideas as well!!!!!!

[PATCHELTON 0]

If you want ready to drink, Worldwide Protein Shakes are great. They are sold at Trader Joe's (35g or 21g Protein, vanilla and chocolate only, $2.29 for the 35's and $1.69 for the 21's), GNC (35's only, vanilla and chocolate only $2.99--other flavlors available online), and the Vitamin Shoppe (35's only, all flavors sold in stores and online--$2.79 each or $27.99 in a 12 pack--comes in Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Cream, strawberry, banana Cream, and Cookies n' Cream {tastes like Oreos}--available online, free shipping $99 or more--recently were on sale online for $22.99 for 12 pack). Good way to maximize your Protein intake. Low carb (3-4) low sugar (about 1g) and low fat (about 1g). Calories vary from 100 (21's) to 160-170 (35's).

If you like powders to mix up, unjury is good. Vanilla, Chocolate, strawberry, chicken Soup, and Plain. Go to unjury.com for info.

[rosemary3 0]

hi. i'm going out in search of something better...if i find it ..i'll let you know...r u on 3 wks fluids also? is Tomato Soup ok or is it Tomato juice only? Bye for now..good luck.

[rosemary3 0]

Thank you..i will try one of them...

[xraigal 1]

Hi Rosemary3,

I was banded on monday and not really liking the Protein Shakes i had. My friend(who had gastric bypass) brought over some muscle milk chocolate Peanut Butter Protein mix. It has 45 grams of protein if you mix it with milk and then i just sip it all day. the one shake is enough for the protein. I also like the carnation instant Breakfast sugar free.

I had cambells creamy Tomato Soup yesterday and it was a hunger stopper!!! I figured if i could have v8 then why not the Soup? ?

Today is the best day yet and i figure they will keep on getting better!! Tuesday i go to the docs and hopefully it will be mushy foods by then. I find it kind of hard to watch hubby and two boys eating when i cant but i tell myself "This too will pass!!"

My gastric girlfriend also recommends Cookies and cream by muscle milk. I have yet to try it but she did give me some to try. I will let you know. Hang in there!! It is only temporary!!

[rosemary3 0]

Hi Xraigal, Thank you for the info...i also may try the Tomato Soup, what's the diff. i also drained regular chicken noodle soup...the broth tastes better than boullion...sort of a waste but gotta do what i gotta do...i'm still hungry...maybe in my head? tummy hurts though. i'm such a baby.