Getting in fluids...

[LindsayRN 17]

I'm 12 days post op and still on a full liquid diet. The first week I was getting in a Protein Shake a day and a pudding or Jello and some clear fluids. For the past three days I can't even stand my Protein shake, it disgusts me. I'm also not taking in nearly the amount of fluids I should be. Ay tips?? Will my hate for the shakes go away? I'm trying to force one down today because nutritionally I need it.

[pianomom 34]

Try Myoplex Lite (chocolate fudge flavor). I like it cold; it tastes just like chocolate milk and doesn't leave that awful after-taste. You will find as you are further out from the surgery, it will be easier to get your fluids in. Try small sips all day long instead of big gulps.

[sarahp_newme 29]

Im 2 months post op and you really do need that Protein to keep your body from starving and picking up the reserve from your tissue/muscles etc try the Atkins cafe carmel coffee its a protein mix but LIMIT these while still new to gastric sleeve, if you have a blender get creative. 1 scoop choc Protein Powder half a bananna and 1 cup almond milk (or whatever your drinking) blend till smooth. 1 scoop vanilla powder 1 cup milk handfull of pinapple, strawberries, blueberries which ever you wanna try. Just blend very well so no big pieces. Everything right now is trial and error you dont no whats going to happen until you try it first. Broccoli and cheese Soup thinned out alittle than blended was soooooo good when i was on my liquid diet. Anything warm will give you the full feeling so i hope some of this helped if you need other recipes IM LOADED lmao

[LindsayRN 17]

Im 2 months post op and you really do need that Protein to keep your body from starving and picking up the reserve from your tissue/muscles etc try the Atkins cafe carmel coffee its a Protein mix but LIMIT these while still new to gastric sleeve' date=' if you have a blender get creative. 1 scoop choc Protein Powder half a bananna and 1 cup almond milk (or whatever your drinking) blend till smooth. 1 scoop vanilla powder 1 cup milk handfull of pinapple, strawberries, blueberries which ever you wanna try. Just blend very well so no big pieces. Everything right now is trial and error you dont no whats going to happen until you try it first. Broccoli and cheese Soup thinned out alittle than blended was soooooo good when i was on my liquid diet. Anything warm will give you the full feeling so i hope some of this helped if you need other recipes IM LOADED lmao[/quote']

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to try some soup today. The other day I had frozen fat free sugar free banana yogurt, it was so good but I could barely eat half a cup. The broccoli and cheddar soup sounds good! I'm going to also get some fruits and blend those down with skim milk. Thanks so much!

[pianomom 34]

For the Soup, be sure to get the lower fat kind. The yogurt sounds good; I'll have to see if I can find that!

[cbd 78]

Hi...I ran into the same thing. i could take in Protein Shakes pre op but post op the consistency and taste really bothered me. I tried Isopure Protein Drink which is a clear liquid and I love it. i am now three weeks out and still prefer it. I love the mango flavored and grape. it comes in bottles which is 40 gm Protein per 12 oz or a powder which you can mix and it has 50 gm per 12 oz. Good luck. Try anything to get that protein and Fluid in.

[LindsayRN 17]

Hi...I ran into the same thing. i could take in Protein shakes pre op but post op the consistency and taste really bothered me. I tried Isopure Protein drink which is a clear liquid and I love it. i am now three weeks out and still prefer it. I love the mango flavored and grape. it comes in bottles which is 40 gm protein per 12 oz or a powder which you can mix and it has 50 gm per 12 oz. Good luck. Try anything to get that protein and Fluid in.

I have isopure. I hate it

[TerryBelieves 352]

My surgery was Jan, 28th, I am still on Clear liquids with 3, 4 oz Protein shakes a day....I am mixing them up all kinds of ways.....OMG, I can't hardly stomach them. Today I am going to do a cream of chicken Meal Replacement. I figure if I can do the Protein shake, I can do this....I gotta try something. I just dread doing those shakes! I am getting all my fluids though so thats a plus. Yesterday I got out and about for the first time. I was wiped out. Went to bed really early. Today is a new day!

Good luck and hope you find something that works!

[sarahp_newme 29]

Careful with the fruit just because its fruit its still higher in carbs. Your really only supposed to take in fruit once a week because of the carbs and sugars. Like i said earlier the warm food with make you feel full. I didnt do the cream Soups because the felt to heavy on my new pouch but the fat free Cheddar Soup, the broth from chicken noodle, i ate ALOT of split pea soup that was my fav!

[thepick4u 8]

Hi,

I cannot do the shakes. Made me sick both ends. My doc kept me on full liquids for 6 weeks post op and then at my 6 week visit Thursday gave me a food list. I don't have to purée or do mushies. Just chew the heck out of every bite. I ate cottage cheese and lots of Greek yogurt and did fine. He did not give me a calorie or Protein requirement either. When I ask him about that his answer was just to be sure I burned more calories than I took in on a daily basis. He does not push the shakes because he wants to ensure that we learn as soon as possible to adjust our eating to real food and cutting off eating before we are too full. He says at bite three we should be asking ourselves are we full. Stop if so but ask ourselves on each bite to follow and stop before full.

[thepick4u 8]

Oh yeah Yoplait makes a Greek yogurt Popsicle bar that is awesome. 90 calories and 12 gms I believe of Protein. Delicious caramel. I loved them. Might be an option to try. Good luck.