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I seriously have been living off of chicken broth, grape juice, crystal light pops, and Water. I tried mixing a carnation instant Breakfast (sf) the other day and it was way too sweet. I've tried the Protein Shakes, and again, gagging on the sweetness.

I need some variety before I go insane! Also, I haven't been taking my Vitamins. I know that is terrible, but I need to take them with food and I'm afraid if I take them on liquids only that I'll puke! I hate to puke.

I'm being a baby, no? Someone tell me to suck it up! :)

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I won't tell you to suck it up becuase I'm the same way. I haven't taken any of my Meds since my surgery becuase I fear throwing up, and they make me feel nauseated. Try some high Protein ensure, it is very bland and not too sweet.

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Glad I'm not the only one!

I did veer off the beaten path today for some strained vegetable Soup. WOO HOO

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I seriously have been living off of chicken broth, grape juice, crystal light pops, and Water. I tried mixing a carnation instant breakfast (sf) the other day and it was way too sweet. I've tried the Protein shakes, and again, gagging on the sweetness.

I need some variety before I go insane! Also, I haven't been taking my Vitamins. I know that is terrible, but I need to take them with food and I'm afraid if I take them on liquids only that I'll puke! I hate to puke.

I'm being a baby, no? Someone tell me to suck it up! :)

I won't tell you to suck it up either - the liquids do get boring -hang in there though, better times are coming.

As for your vitatmins, I was told by Dr. Aceves to not take them until I was on soft foods -- so I have not started taking them yet. I have to break some of my pills in half and take them with yogurt in order to get them down. I want to start taking my vitamins; however, I'm going to wait another week or so and see how the swelling/spasming thing is going with me.

I may try the ensure, too, that Rosey suggests.

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Most people can handle the K20 Protein Water. It doesn't have much Protein in it, but it's better than nothing. You can always Water it down if it's too sweet.

I was really lucky that nothing bothered me. I put unflavored Protein powder in anything I could find that was SF.

Today I have had 3 different Protein shakes because nothing else sounded good.

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You are so lucky, Daisy! What an awesome thing to be able to tolerate anything. Love it!

I will try the Vitamins next week when I move to mushies. I'm losing about 2 pounds a day right now, and though I have A LOT to lose, the 2 pounds a day thing is freaking me out a bit. I am guess it will slow down when I'm off liquids. :biggrin:

I'm going to check out the ensure on my shopping trip today. I've been off the pain meds for over 24 hours, so I'm good to drive now!!!

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Ok, I think I just had the best post-surgery "meal" yet. I got really excited about it, actually. My husband told me to calm down, lol!

I was just so tired of all the chicken flavored Soups, so I picked up a Progresso Light Santa Fe Style chicken just to try it out. Had to strain it...beans, rice, chicken, etc. I sipped the juice to see what it was like and I was pleasantly surprised! While I was warming it up, I thought how nice it would be to have just a dash of sour cream mixed in it, so I did it. It made it a little creamy, not too much, and it reminded me of the taco Soup that I make on cold days. LOVED IT. Finished my little mug of it, which I never do with the cream of chicken.

Anyway, I grew up in Texas and have a huge love for Tex-Mex. I think this soup just might get me through several more days of liquids!

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yay! Glad you found something you liked!

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I'm sick of liquids, too. I've got 6 more days until mushies. Protein shakes & liquified Soups are what I'm living off of now. Occassional a few spoonfuls of SF/FF pudding.

On another note, I've been taking my chewable Vitamin every morning. I wasn't told not to...should I not be taking it? I take it right before I take the Nexium mup. Neither has bothered me yet, no feeling of throwing up.

And another note(okay, a question acutally:biggrin2:)Dr. Aceves' paperwork recommended taking an Iron supplement. I haven't been taking that b/c I couldn't find a chewable one. What do you guys take & when did you start it? I'm scared to death to try to swallow something whole before it's okay.

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On another note, I've been taking my chewable Vitamin every morning. I wasn't told not to...should I not be taking it? I take it right before I take the Nexium mup. Neither has bothered me yet, no feeling of throwing up.

And another note(okay, a question acutally:biggrin2:)Dr. Aceves' paperwork recommended taking an Iron supplement. I haven't been taking that b/c I couldn't find a chewable one. What do you guys take & when did you start it? I'm scared to death to try to swallow something whole before it's okay.

You should be fine with your Vitamins - especially since you're not having any side effects. As for the Iron supp - I didn't recall reading that and have not been taking anything other than my prescription medications since surgery - and I still cut them in half. I am going to try incorporating some Vitamins this weekend and see how I feel.

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My program lists Iron as an optional supplement. You can take too much iron so I won't take extra unless my labs show I need it.

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I haven't started taking any Iron. Started back on my Vitamins today and so far, so good. I'm not eating enough, I know this. I'm sick of liquids. And I went for a check-up yesterday and my surgeon lectured me on Protein. Because I'm so tall, I need between 80-100 grams a day, which means I'm still going to need protein supplements even when I'm off liquids. Whining, I know!

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Try the following, but be warned that for the first two months lots of stuff you'll like later will still taste like a$$.

Chike (from Chike Nutrition)

whey Gourmet chocolate and PB

Protein hot chocolate from Nashua Nutrition or Healthwise or HealthSmart

Max Protein (some GNCs carry it, but not mine)

FAGE Total 0% Fat greek yogurt (needs sweetener)

Syntrax nectar (various fruit flavors)

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Thank you! I have the nectar samples and have tried the lemonade and chocolate truffle. I couldn't finish the lemonade. Made me a little sick to my stomach. The truffle was okay. Hopefully I'll find something out of the samples that I can tolerate!

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Thank you! I have the nectar samples and have tried the lemonade and chocolate truffle. I couldn't finish the lemonade. Made me a little sick to my stomach. The truffle was okay. Hopefully I'll find something out of the samples that I can tolerate!

You sound like me Ash - I haven't found anything that I can tolerate - the best I've found is the Ensure Extra Protein -however that has a ton of carbs. I haven't tried the truffle flavors yet - didn't care for any of the "fruit" flavors that I ordered. Luckily Bearded likes them so they won't go to waste.

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