Hot Drinks

[debbie_7155 0]

can you tell me what Hot Drinks you were allowed on the post op Fluid diet? I have 3 weeks left on it..

I cant drink tea, i have an allergy to it, im trying Decaf coffee, but im struggling as i dont normally drink coffee either..

ive never been a hot drink person, but now im losing the weight im cold inside & just wondered if any type of other hot drinks are allowed?, I dont have sugar only semi-skimmed milk

Im drinking the Soups but would like more hot fluids..Any suggestions ?

[crzytchr 3]

I make homemade hot chocolate with skim milk, Hershey's cocoa powder and splenda. It is yummy and my whole family drinks it.

I also drink Starbucks Venti non-fat, caramel mochas, made with 2 pumps of mocha and 4 pumps sugar free caramel. 220 calories and 17 g Protein

Edited January 27, 2009 by crzytchr

[debbie_7155 0]

I make homemade hot chocolate with skim milk, hesheys cocoa powder and splenda. It is yummy and my whole family drinks it.

Was this whilst you were on the Post Op liquid Diet ?

[crzytchr 3]

Was this whilst you were on the Post Op liquid diet ?

Once you are off of Clear Liquids you can have it. If they allow you skim milk, you can make this.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Debbi 7155:

How about sugar free hot chocolate that Swiss Miss or Nestles makes? It's pretty tasty and it helps with that need for something hot. Somebody said they found sugar free apple cider too. I'll bet that's tasty when it is warm.

Best wishes to you for success with your band.

Sue

[crzytchr 3]

I have the sugar free apple cider. I bought it from Walmart. It is good to warm you up, but won't give you the Protein or Calcium that homemade hot chocolate will. It DOES, however, have 100% daily intake of Vitamin C.< /p>

Edited January 27, 2009 by crzytchr

[debbie_7155 0]

my diet isnt clear liquids..my Soups can be thick but with NO bits in..to me they can be a bit too thick on the ones i like so i add a bit of milk to get my Protein & make them thinner...

I will do hot chocolate/cocoa made with semi-skim milk..hubby said horlicks but i dont like that

i am just not hungry & struggling to get fluids down as i feel full all the time..im 6 days post op...maybe is it the swelling & any gas left restricting me ?

i feel fine & have lots of energy

[crzytchr 3]

I didn't get hungry either and had problems getting enough in me also. That is why I would use the hot chocolate over the sf apple cider for now. Later, add the apple cider once you aren't struggling to get calories in.

I also added skim milk to my creamy Soups. Adding a little sage, garlic powder, and pepper to a cream of chicken Soup is really tasty. It was so good, my teenage daughter took some to work for her lunch.< /p>

[TQUAD64 9]

Tea and coffee Decaf and hot chocolate sugar free.< /p>