Struggling...

[wendyr 8]

I had the sleeve 4-12, but had major complications and just got out of the hosp last week. Needless to say I am 6 wks out but still on liquids for 1 more week. Help!! I am so sick of sweet liquids, I have noticed i have now given up and not eating much. Any ideas to help with Protein and intake that isn't Protein Shakes and Jello?

[DogMom3 11]

So sorry to hear about your struggles...hope you get back to feeling great again soon. How about some broth? I did the "Better than Bouillon" broth heated up to no hotter than 130 degrees and added in some unflavored Protein Powder from Unjury.com

You just can't heat it up past 130 because it changes the texture.

Also, are you on Clear Liquids or full liquids? If it's full liquids, you can put a can of chicken noodle Soup with Water in the blender, it's very satisfying.

Good Luck to you!

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

I've used beneprotein packets to add to my broth and crystal light to increase Protein in those things. Sorry you've had complications!

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I added Decaf instant coffee to my Protein shakes. It takes the sweet edge off.

Hope you are doing better!

[goldenraisin214 142]

I found the Unjury chicken Soup to be pretty good (21g of Protein per serving), though as others have said, it is a bit on the salty side...

[Ruby 26]

How about chicken broth.. its salty and warm.. i think this helped me.. You will start getting better soon.

[Wheetsin 714]

I had the sleeve 4-12, but had major complications and just got out of the hosp last week. Needless to say I am 6 wks out but still on liquids for 1 more week. Help!! I am so sick of sweet liquids, I have noticed i have now given up and not eating much. Any ideas to help with Protein and intake that isn't Protein shakes and Jello?

I've never tried the savory Protein drinks so I can't help there, but you could get unflavored (it's not tasteless, it just doesn't have an added flavor like chocolate or vanilla) and add it to lukewarm broths or thinned cream Soups. It gets gross and gloppy if you heat it too much, that's why I say lukewarm. I'd say try one of the nectar Proteins (flavors like Roadside Lemonade, fuzzy navel...). They aren't sweet, but they also aren't very good on their own. I can get them down if I add something like crystal light, but that sweetens it.

You could also doctor up standard Protein Drinks using some PB2 or SF syrups (I use a salted caramel Syrup when I make Protein Powder ice cream, and a healthy pinch of salt... I don't like sweet, and if I have it, I have to have it balanced with salty).

[wendyr 8]

Thank you so much. I will get some unflavored Protein powder, which I haven't tried yet. Also I never thought about adding stuff to crystal light. Thanks for the ideas.