Ok so i had surgery on aug 23 so im only 3 days post op but im already sick of the liquod post op diet. Im on full liquids and while i am not hungry one bit im trying to get fluids in. Im drinking water and water with crystal light, have beef broth and chicken broth, skim milk with protein added and sf jello and sf popsicles. I am not doing well on protein. Is there ANYTHING else i can have or do. Liquids are pretty limited cause i dont know what else to do. Suggestions?

Protein shakes and Greek Yogurt are the most common sources of protein during the liquid phase. (my surgeon let me have yogurt while on liquids).

I was also allowed watery oatmeal, sugar free pudding, and cream Soups with no chunks.

I was told if it ran off the back of a spoon easily, I could consider it a liquid.

Hang in there, we survived the liquid diet and you will too

I have never done real well with the shakes I drink them but they make me feel a little sick. When we went on vacation my husband bought me some flavored Protein shots at Walmart they have lots of protein 42 grams They are called New whey. They go down ......180 cals no sugar , no fat , gluten and for me no Lactose. I think they are a little over a dollar apiece and It is worth it to me.

When I think what I use to spend at the MICK D's drive through each week.

If you do thjs just eat the broth and pudding and Jello you should not be hungry and thats great.. I do not eat when I am not hungry as long as I know I am getting the protein and Vitamins my body needs. I think that is the hardest thing for us Fatties to get . we eat because it's time ,we eat because we might GET HUNGRY, we eat because everyone else is, I ate so I did not hurt anyones feelings like you know I made this just for you,

THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF AFTER THE LAP BAND is to LIsten to your body you will be shocked how little you need to eat to feel satisfied and how often you need to eat. Good Luck this to shall pass.

Im not hungry but know i need to get protien and fluids in. Thats my only concern. I have to call dr in the morning to schedule my 2 week appt to get stitches removed and will be asking more questions regarding what i can have. They said if u xan drinknit thruba straw u can have it. Well i can drink a lot of things thru a straw so im asking about sf pudding and oatmeal and stuff like that.

I finally went to the store ans got some tomato soup and it tasted SO good. Got different soups instead of broths ans now hopefully i can get thru til i get moves to mushies which sould be sept 7. Also drank some skim milk without protein and it tasted yummy too. I did fine on the protein pre surgery but juat cant seem to gwt it down post surgery.

straw is a no no not allowed uget to much air

Yeah im not using a straw they just said that as a reference. I know i cant use a straw.

i tried it and found out why it really still hurts lol maybe once we heal inside

Still 10 more days to go for my Surgery. n im so hungry geezzz how sad

Wait.. we shouldnt use straws?

I learned you shouldnt use straws beacuse it creates air an makes more gas causing your pouch to feel Fuller faster before you can even get enough fluids in

You can use straws, if it does not cause any pain. Some people suck in air and get gas-like pains. I personally use straws often.

Wait.. we shouldnt use straws?

I really struggled with this too. Every shake tasted too sweet. I found the unjury chicken soup the best, lots of protein and savory.