Anyone Have Suggestions For A Liquid Diet?

[4ALongerLife 329]

Well my leak was surgically repaired, then I did a week in the hospital on TPN right? Still had a leak before they d/c'd me but it was either go to a nursing home for longer TPN (which I couldn't afford/had a crap policy) or go into the hospital as an outpatient for TPN (which is expensive) or get a feeding tube. My dr. said no, he believed with proper nutrition I would heal. Then I kept having issues, finding out it was still there. My endoscopy last week, they took out another staple in the tummy to make sure that it wasn't obstructing the closure of the hole... so in about 3-4 weeks ... I'll see. It takes a long time for a leak to heal on it's own obviously. I don't want a stent or more surgery so I'll stick to the long time if I have to.

And thanks lessofmeismore for your kindness and especially your prayers. In honesty, today I about fell apart (I have my moments), but what choice do I have? NO ONE wants to be the one with a complication, but then again, there has to be a silver lining and a reason why it happened to me.

Ok gotta say this.... one silver lining, my goal was size 8 right? I just fit into 6's this past weekend!!!!!!!!!! IDK that I could have done that w/o being on a liquid diet for this amount of time, but then again I worry about once I go back to regular foods staying here (I do work out a LOT and get Water whenever possible).

BTW, speaking of water... I go to family dollar and the dollar general for their "crush" versions of crystal light. Y'all remember "crush"...? I loved crush orange and crush strawberry sodas as a kiddo and man, those packets are soooo flavorful in a bottle of Water. I also like Wyler's cherry limeade. But yes, variety!

Also the pure Protein canned drinks are good (I prefer Cookies and cream and the banana is ok - yuck on vanilla and strawberry IMO).

Best of luck to everyone! xx

[happycrazylion 9]

I also make pumpkin cheesecake with some Protein powder in it. And I blenderize cottage cheese and add sf Torani Syrup to it.

How do you make your cheesecake?

Good luck with your leak. hope things get 100% better soon!!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

4alongerlife- you are so strong! And woohooo rockin' the size 6!!! That's got to feel amazing!!! I hope your days are getting better and you will remain in my prayers

[carpediem2012 7]

Thai lemongrass broth, or the Tom Kha strained is yummy for a switch up. Sweet doesn't taste so good to me anymore.

[4ALongerLife 329]

Hey happycrazylion here is my pumpkin cheesecake recipe:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/53598-pumpkin-recipes/page__hl__+pumpkin%20+cheesecake#entry506734

I try to post recipes on here from time to time. In that thread there is reference to other pumpkin items too!

And thanks lessofmeismore... IDK how strong I am sometimes, but God made me go through this experience so that I will know I am sure. This isn't going to beat me dang it... but some days, I DO whimper... sometimes rather loudly! lol

Best always to you all! xx Stephanie