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Had this same issue two days ago. I tried pureed ground turkey with refried beans and ended up getting sick for the first time since my surgery. It was pretty awful.
I am sticking with cottage cheese, unsweetened applesauce, yogurt, and some soups for a bit. Jello and sugar free popsicles are a nice treat too! I may need to become a vegetarian. lol
I have to make myself eat - food still kinda grosses me out for the moment.
I don't suffer from acid reflux, but my doctor prescribes a medicine to take for 3 months for acid for all patients.
Switching from liquid to pureed food takes time, I think. I am just thankful I tried pureed foods before coming back to work today! That would have been awful!

I have my surgery tomorrow at 2. I have to be there at 12:30PM. Ugh, I wish I had to be there at 6AM! So lame

The hospital just called to tell me my surgery is at 3:30 PM on Monday! I’m so irritated that it is so late in the day. It’s bad enough that I’m so nervous as it is and now I have to sit on Monday waiting for my surgery. Also, right now is that time of the month (ladies) and I am just so irritable in general. I just want to get this over with. Why would he schedule a surgery so late?!! 3:30 isn’t even the time! That’s the time I have to be in the building for pre-admission. SO ANNOYED!

Update: He ended up canceling on me on Monday and the surgery was rescheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 AM. I don't know why he rescheduled but something must have happened on Monday. I got emotional but understood that he too is a person. I just don't see the sense in scheduling surgeries so late in the day but not my business.
Surgery is done.. Now comes the hard part. The pains are still bad. Gas and all. I was walking first day in the hospital right after surgery. Went home the following day after surgery. Had my first BM at 5:30 this morning but for some reason am feeling a lot of Gas pains today (3 days post). Made another post about it. Thank you all for your well wishes.

No. Only gas relief that they prescribed in hospital. Which anti acid medication did you take post op?

Update: He ended up canceling on me on Monday and the surgery was rescheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 AM. I don't know why he rescheduled but something must have happened on Monday. I got emotional but understood that he too is a person. I just don't see the sense in scheduling surgeries so late in the day but not my business.
Surgery is done.. Now comes the hard part. The pains are still bad. Gas and all. I was walking first day in the hospital right after surgery. Went home the following day after surgery. Had my first BM at 5:30 this morning but for some reason am feeling a lot of Gas pains today (3 days post). Made another post about it. Thank you all for your well wishes.

Update: He ended up canceling on me on Monday and the surgery was rescheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 AM. I don't know why he rescheduled but something must have happened on Monday. I got emotional but understood that he too is a person. I just don't see the sense in scheduling surgeries so late in the day but not my business.
Surgery is done.. Now comes the hard part. The pains are still bad. Gas and all. I was walking first day in the hospital right after surgery. Went home the following day after surgery. Had my first BM at 5:30 this morning but for some reason am feeling a lot of Gas pains today (3 days post). Made another post about it. Thank you all for your well wishes.

Vitamins cannot make up for protein. They satisfy different body needs.

But also, I remember I asked my dietician if I can drink isopure and her response was “they do not have enough carbs in it and you need carbs” like WTF! I feel like she makes my life difficult.

Yes. Now that you put it that way, I am going to force myself to drink those 3 shakes a day. I do force myself. But drinking 8 oz takes me 2 hours because I drink small sips not to overload my stomach or cause pain. So I guess I’ll just be drinking the shakes all day long.

But also, I remember I asked my dietician if I can drink isopure and her response was “they do not have enough carbs in it and you need carbs” like WTF! I feel like she makes my life difficult.

Right after surgery your body is in a major heal mode. Many patients find it difficult to meet their protein and fluid daily requirements during the first few weeks. Just keep trying.
Many experience problems drinking protein shakes. I hated them. But in the beginning I drank them, three 16-ounce protein shakes a day, in order to meet my protein requirements. You do not have to like protein shakes only tolerate them. There are many varieties of protein shakes available today. Experiment until you can find one you can tolerate. I used Muscle Milk Light (Vanilla Creme) powder blended with water and a half a banana. That worked for me. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, you might try premixed Isopure.
Without sufficient protein, your body will scavenge protein from other areas of your body, such as your muscles. Protein is extremely important after surgery as its job in the body is to build and maintain tissues including your body's major organs and skeletal muscles. Protein deficiency, when continued over a long period of time can cause a disease known as protein caloric malnutrition. Common symptoms are poor healing, fatigue, hair loss and muscle wasting. Immediate post op, protein promotes healing of the staple line and incisions.
Your daily protein requirement is met by a combination of the amount of protein you obtain from food combined with the amount of protein from protein supplements (protein shakes, protein bars). Right after surgery, the volume of food you consume is minuscule. But as you get further along, the meal volume increases. Therefore you have a very important option available to you. As a result, you can begin to reduce your reliance on protein shakes if you concentrate on consuming high protein meals.

You don't need to drink the shakes, but you do need to meet your protein goals. Until you can eat enough "regular" food, if you don't like the shakes, try protein water (I like Protein2O, myself). Or add unflavored protein powder to broth or soup, etc. If you don't hit your protein targets, your body will cannibalize your muscles to get the protein it needs. This really isn't negotiable. You can do yourself serious, long-term damage. (Your heart is one of the muscles than can be damaged)
/Mom-mode OFF/ Good luck!

Hey all!!

Started my liquid diet on 7/23, got sleeved on 8/8. So total weight loss for now 22 lbs since liquid diet, 8 lbs since getting sleeved.

Having a hard time drinking 3 protein shakes a day. It’s not that I can’t keep it down. I would just rather eat yogurt, pudding or broth. I drink up to 2 shakes at most. I know we need the shakes for protein and all. But how bad is it that I only drink 1.5-2 shakes a day?

Visiting my dietician this Friday post-op. But what are your thoughts? I don’t eat much more than a few spoons of yogurt anyway. If I’m just not hungry is it okay to just not drink the shakes? Hate to force myself.

I’m so sorry you’re going through that. I cant imagine the anxiety I would feel if that was me. I hope everything works out well for you. I guess we all just have to deal with the times that we are given.

Good luck to you and I hope all goes well. You got this!!!

Definitely understand all of that. But just some perspective - this was a post for people who can relate to what I am feeling Pre-Op. While all of the above could be true, this was mostly meant for those who can relate and understand my frustration and irritability in the days leading up to my surgery. So while I do appreciate your perspective, it doesn’t really uplift me or make me feel better with the anxiety I am already feeling. But thanks.

I’m so sorry you’re going through that. I cant imagine the anxiety I would feel if that was me. I hope everything works out well for you. I guess we all just have to deal with the times that we are given.

Good luck to you and I hope all goes well. You got this!!!

Definitely understand all of that. But just some perspective - this was a post for people who can relate to what I am feeling Pre-Op. While all of the above could be true, this was mostly meant for those who can relate and understand my frustration and irritability in the days leading up to my surgery. So while I do appreciate your perspective, it doesn’t really uplift me or make me feel better with the anxiety I am already feeling. But thanks.

Not in San Diego but also having my surgery on August 6th! Been trolling this site too lol

The NP that did the pre-testing at my hospital told me I can drink up to 2 hours before the surgery time. I have the paper at home I will look.

Thank you. How long did you have to wait for the swallowing test after your surgery?

Yeah you’re right. I guess it’s just one of those days. Too much stress in one. Also, guess I’m just used to surgeries being done in the morning especially when they tell you not to eat or drink after 12 am

Yes absolutely. Just reached out a few minutes ago. I am one week away from the big day. One week down in the books. Thanks a lot!

Just emailed my nutritionist. Hopefully she has a good answer for me! The reason I began to question it is because I read a lot of posts saying coffee was allowed by their surgical team. And it confused me a bit. I also read some people were “pre-op” and eating whatever they wanted until the day of the surgery while I’m on a liquid diet. Not questioning the liquid diet because I know exactly why I am on it- “to shrink the liver”. Wondering how some people don’t have to do a liquid diet before.

Thank you! I figured it has something to do with acidity and stomach erosion but wouldn’t decaffeinated coffee have the same effect? I just emailed my nutritionist.