Liquids (stage 1)

Here's an excellent remedy my grandma used to cure bloating, nausea, burping... Dilute 1 teaspoon of ORGANIC orange blossom in one cup of boiling Water. Sweeten with low cal sugar as much as u like. Sip it in small coffee cups and enjoy the wonderful smell and taste. Believe me, it's a joy to the soul and the tummy. No calories at all. Natural. And it seems that it's a hunger suppressant. Give me ur feedback. PS: U can find orange blossom in the international sector of any big supermarket or try to pay a visit to a Lebanese grocery. A bottle may be expensive but it will last for months. Sent from my Galaxy Note II using VST

I tried searching this but did not find anything. Has anyone tried to make popsicles out of their favorite soda to get their soda fix? I have read that the carbonation escapes during the freezing process. I'm only 5 days out and the only thing I have been craving is a big ole glass of ice cold soda. (Diet soda of course) I don't plan on doing this right now, but if I can at least know that it is something I can do, the craving might lessen. Any thoughts??

Anyone else have a juicer? I've just started using mine and so far love it!! Know any good combinations?

Hello, I'm starting my full fluids and just wondering what some people did during this period? I'm on a full Fluid diet for 2 weeks ..... Thanks

I don't care for the store purchased broths. Does anyone have any recipes for a good beef-vegetable broth? I realize we can't eat the meat and veggies post op but was thinking about making some soup base and just getting rid of the solids for now. I never know what all seasonings and such to put in home made soup. HELP!! lol I guess some chicken broth ideas would be ok too.

I would like 2 have almond milk have anyone try it .z

Ok friends. I keep asking everyone what I can eat (people who haven't had the surgery) & am getting no where...so my sister says I should network with fellow bypass people. Here's my issue. I am week 2 on soft diet now & am trying to make semi normal food to satisfy me (mentally). I went to BJs & brought tilapia, flounder & Crab meat. Does anyone have any ideas for recipes I can make. You can only do so much with lemon & pepper. Any ideas would be helpful. <<Ash>> Pre Bypass: 247.2 Goal: 140

I love strawberry lemonade this time of year, but I just can't enjoy it as much after surgery. I came up with a recipe yesterday morning for a strawberry lemonade Protein smoothie. It was very refreshing and I can't wait to have it again! Recipe: (Makes 1-2 servings) 1 cup Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, stems removed 3/4 cup ice cubes 2 tsp. lemon zest 1-2 Tbs. Splenda or stevia (to taste) (Optional) 1 scoop Unflavored Protein powder (or flavor of your choice) Mix all in a food processor or blender and enjoy! For the full post and a picture, check out: http://newlifeforemmy.blogspot.com/2013/03/strawberry-lemonade-protein-smoothie.html

Is strained soup something I can purchase or is it something I do at home? If I do it at home, how?

1 package fat free cream cheese 1 package taco seasoning 1 can chicken breast 1 can rotella 1 can drained chili Beans Great crockpot meal with lots of Protein and freezes great too! Enjoy!

I'm drinking the Butterfinger shake right now. Makes me not miss DQ. http://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shake-recipes/

I am pre-op tasting and trying new things. I OH we have a store called Krogers. I found a non-carbonated water called hint. No sugars, artificial flavorsM or sweetners. The one I got was blackberry. Kinda pricy at 1.49 each. Its water with a hint of blackberry. They had other flavors.

Anyone have any ice mocha coffee recipes to share

On day 2 of Optifast diet of the pre made drinks, soup and protein bars. Hoping you all could share some recipes using the Optifast products--let's face it...they are kind of hard to get down as is!

I love frappes so i made my own frappe or iced coffee i bought the light international delight coffee and added my scoop of chocolate protein then added ice and put in the blender it was good.

Looking for shake recipes using vanilla protein powder. Any recipes would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for lactose free ideas in the whole fluids and pureed stages? I'm really stuck as almost everything has dairy in it.

Im getting tired of my usual protein shakes. Any recipes that y'all can share?

I have surgery on January 28th and I have started my pre op diet. I am to do two protein shakes a day (8 oz.). I need all of you to help me with recipes or things you have done to make your protein shakes taste good. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks!!!

Just a question actually i found a recipe for watermelon sorbet which is really just frozen watermelon and Water blended till smooth. I was wondering in which stage would we be able to have something like this. I am craving watermelon so bad. The recipe http://www.girlmakesfood.com/easy-watermelon-sorbet/

I've finally perfected my personal favorite Protein shake :-) & now I shall share it with all of you If you love coffee + chocolate… Enjoy! chocolate Classic® Mocha Shake (or Iced Coffee): •8oz 1% milk •1 scoop Chocolate Classic Unjury® powder (can be purchased online @ www.Unjury.com) •1 1/2 Tbps. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (I use Hershey's®) •2 Tbps. Decaf. Instant Coffee (1 1/2 Tbps. for a weaker coffee taste) •5 Splenda® (4 if using 1 1/2 coffee) •Add Ice to cup until full (I use a beverage blender, it works best in my opinion) Blend until ice is smooth, but don't over blend or your drink will be liquid)...if it is liquid add ice cubes afterwards &amp…

strawberry shake (or Iced): •8oz 1% milk (I use a food scale) •1 scoop vanilla unjury powder (can be purchased online @ www.Unjury.com) •5 oz. Frozen Unsweetened Strawberries (I use a food scale) •4 Splenda •1 tsp. Vanilla Extract •Add Ice to cup until full (I use a beverage blender, it works best in my opinion) Blend until ice is smooth, but don't over blend or your drink will be liquid)...if it is liquid add ice cubes afterwards & it's still a delicious iced!!! Let me know how you like it, if you try it OR ♥STRAWBERRY banana SHAKE If you wanted to you could peel, slice, & freeze a banana in a ziploc freezer bag and and that aswell. 1/2 banana …

Last night I was so desperate for a cola, after months of water. I mixed 2/3 diet cola with 1/3 water and ice. It was heaven!!!!!!! Most of the gas had gone out of it with just a slight tingle left, but not enough to cause stomach problems. I know it sounds bad, but give it a try. After months of no cola or gas your taste buds forget what it's really like and it tastes great.

Hello All, I am on my pre op diet and want to find out if anyone has a tasty Protein shake recipe to share? pumpkin flavor? anything? I am not good at mixing flavors willy nilly. So, any guidance would be great!!! Best, Sannah

Hopefully this will help you get your Water down. http://www.zainsaraswatijamal.com/site/recipes/zains-signature-vitamin-water-five-flavours/

Any good full liquids ideas?? I am on this one for 5 long weeks

put a scoop of chocolate protein powder in a cup of coffee and it tastes like hot chocolate! yummy

I made this last night and took it for lunch today! It is so delicious! I added chicken broth and salsa to the mixture it really is good and ver filling!!!

Help me....... I need to get some tips on what kind of mushy food that have a lot of Protein.....

I am craving a hot cocoa or hot mocha cafe...anyone have a good recipe. I would like to make a mix that I put into baggies for work, etc. Jenn

Was wondering if there by any chance being any full liquid recipes on here I start my full liquid diet on tuesday ??

Need variety, help?!?

Desperately trying to find a way to get more Protein before i go bald and waste away. the only way I have been able to get my liquid is slightly sweetened cold iced tea sipped all day. Cant tolerate fruit flavored waters, etc. since surgery. Has anyone tried unflavored unjury (or similar) with iced tea? I have wasted so much money on all types of Protein drinks, powders, shakes, etc. etc. im looking for input before I spend any more.

Happy Thanksgiving!! This is my Thanksgiving Meal ....gotta love them Protein drinks lol. Seriously though, when adding the chocolate protein I still can't taste a difference other then it being a little thick it really is yummy for those that like Mint Chocolate

Looking for new ideas. Tx!

I'm on day 3 post op and I'm desperately trying to get my protein in!! Any suggestions on what to drink, or try? I was given cleanrence to drink Protein Shakes homemade or store bought! Plese reply with your shake protein amount

My husband is lactose intolerant so we usually have Soy or Almond milk in the house. I tried making SF Butterscotch pudding the other night with Vanilla Almond Milk and it was runny and tasted gross. What kind of milk do you all use to make pudding, mashed tators, Protein shakes, etc. ???? any words of wisdom or help you can give me would be great. Thanks in advance :}

Take a cup of skim or 1% milk and put it in a shaker cup, add a half a cup of fat free unflavored greek yogurt - add 2 squeezes of Mio - I used Berry Pomegranate flavor. It was delicious. Almost 20 grams of Protein - 19.5 grams of protein

Have any of you post surgery ever used MIO to add a new flavor to vanilla protein shakes....would this work? Also has anyone used the glycerna thats made for diabetics.....i have hypoglysemia

I'm having trouble finding 0 carb or lower carb whey protein. Any suggestions?

I just thought I'd share a new find. I used Blue Diamond Non Sweetened Coconut Almond milk with 2 scoops of protein powder, and it tasted just like an Almond Joy!! First shake I've been able to finish post-op. During my liquid diet, my favorite was peanut butter, banana and chocolate. Now, the just the thought makes me gag. But not this one!!

I bought some Silk's Fruit and Protein drink, strawberry/banana, Yum! I mixed it with one of those nasty, taste like cough syrup, "Super Protein Shots," added four ounces of 1% milk and it tastes like a fruit smoothie. Best of all it's 35 grams of protein..Yaah! Super protein shot 26 grams protein..120 cals..0 carbs 1% low fat milk 4 grams protein .. 50 cals..12 carbs Silk Fruit & Protein 5 grams protein....130 cals..19 carbs

Hi I'm 4 weeks and down 36 lbs yay!!! But I'm looking at needing more variety of recipes. Anyone have some they can share.

In all probability I will be starting the liquid diet in a month or so and I am thinking it's going to make me crazy and miserable! Any suggestions on how to get through it and good recipes to use will be appreciated!

Im new to group and Im having surgery on Oct 10 & am doing a chocolate Peanut Butter shake 3 times [ATTACH]5281[/ATTACH] a day, if im still hungry i do chicken or beef broth. Then sugar free Jello as a snack. Please tell me there are more options or is this all there is? PLEASE HELP!!!!

Look what came in the mail today!!! So excited:) so now that I have 2 lifetime supplies of torani sugar free syrup..tell me what u use them for? I know people like putting them on coffee..what else?

I am planning a Halloween Party for our daughter's 1st grade class. I am looking for a punch minus any type of soda including Ginger Ale or 7 UP. I have only found one that may be a possibility. Any ideas out there? Thanks!

I'm almost 2 weeks out Wanted to see any foods I.can start trying to make

Hello all! I've tried every brand and flavor of Protein drinks and I cannot find one that doesn't taste like a Multivitamin...yuck! unjury, Pure Protein, the Gladiator etc. My friend sells Shakeology but before I bought some I wanted to see if any of you tried it yet. I still need to do some research, I know. This is getting very frustrating for me. I know I'm not getting all my protein in.

I know that you can add it to your foods and did read the directions. I have tried it in soups which was ok. But was wondering of what else I can make. I wanted to use the soy potien for baking cookies, pies, cakes ect. I need more ideas of what I can make with soy protien.