I just had surgery last Friday 12/11 and I'm on a 2 week post-op diet. But here is what I don't understand. I am to have three 6-7 oz Protein shakes a day, chicken broth and Water or crystal light for addition fluids and maybe apple sauce or Jello pudding for in-between Snacks... What I don't understand is that I am drinking the three shakes as regular "meals" to get my protein, then maybe 2 cups of home made chicken broth, and 1 jello pudding each day ... maybe .. 500 cals/day .. It just don't seem like enough calories to survive.... but I am stuffed .. I can't eat/drink anything else.....

Is this normal ?

Thanks

It is probably the volume that is filling you up.

It is totally normal. I was banded on May 19th... My surgeon also has us do a 2 wk liquid diet... they had us do 3 Carnation instant Breakfast along w/broth and sugar free pops,etc.... this is to allow your stomach to heal.... these things are easy to digest so your stomach doesn't have to really work.... the Fluid will fill you because the swelling of your stomach does give you some restriction.... good luck and keep up the good work!!

I just had surgery last Friday 12/11 and I'm on a 2 week post-op diet. But here is what I don't understand. I am to have three 6-7 oz Protein shakes a day, chicken broth and Water or crystal light for addition fluids and maybe apple sauce or Jello pudding for in-between Snacks... What I don't understand is that I am drinking the three shakes as regular "meals" to get my protein, then maybe 2 cups of home made chicken broth, and 1 jello pudding each day ... maybe .. 500 cals/day .. It just don't seem like enough calories to survive.... but I am stuffed .. I can't eat/drink anything else.....

Is this normal ?

Thanks