My husband is on his 2nd week post op! He's doing great list 27lbs already! But he can't take just having liquids anymore he just wants something! Anyone else feel this way or have a way to to get thru this week!?!! He does chew sugar free ice pops and things like that but he's getting really discouraged he wants food !

I would give anything to have a 27lb 2 week weight loss, for that he should be proud. I would put up with whatever the dr told me to do, this is major surgery, it's a lifestyle change we sign on for. His body is healing, and we are given the post op diet because our stomachs have been cut away and are stapled. I personally, could never cheat during this healing period it is all too important. I read about others eating sooner than some and it goes on, but what happens IF that LITTLE something causes pain or something worse a leak, is it worth it?

You will do what is right for you, nevereltheless, congrats on the amazing loss.

Thank you ! Yes 27 lbs and it has only been a week and 3 day! It's truly unbelievable ! He is doing great and I'm trying so hard to encourage him ! He Definately will not do what he's not supposed to do just need some help to help his mind! I am so proud of him already but me being pregnant and having to eat it has been a little rough because I feel bad when I have to eat! I know this week will fly by and soon he can have soft foods thank you!

I'm having the same issue. I am 7 days post op and down 23 lbs. I am dying for a change. I only have 3 more days before I move to the next step but damn these days are dragging. Went and bought some pudding and yogurt today to prepare for the next stage. I'm not sure if I'm gonna make it 3 more days. I'm so sick of broth I want to vomit!

[quote=holidayexpressions]I'm having the same issue. I am 7 days post op and down 23 lbs. I am dying for a change. I only have 3 more days before I move to the next step but damn these days are dragging. Went and bought some pudding and yogurt today to prepare for the next stage. I'm not sure if I'm gonna make it 3 more days. I'm so sick of broth I want to vomit!

I totally agree. Post-op day 8 for me. I'm totally lost as to what options I have on full liquids. Getting so tired of broth, Water, & Isopure.

I totally agree. Post-op day 8 for me. I'm totally lost as to what options I have on full liquids. Getting so tired of broth, water, & Isopure.

Post-op day 9 for me & hoping DR will move me to full liquids tomorrow. The protein broth wasn't too bad at first but after a week of nothing but broth I can barely stand it. Sadly, the Isopure aftertaste is so foul I can't tolerate it anymore. I now realize that I could tolerate drinking a bottle pre-op because I could down it in a few gulps! Now it's a full 60 minutes of disgusting to me.

Full liquids offers a lot of better tasting options in my opinion. Chocolate (and vanilla) whey supplements taste way better to me than any effort to blend artificial fruit flavor and protein (it just ain't right and my palate knows it.) I actually like the Premier Protein shakes though and the CytoSports whey powders (chocolate and vanilla) are pretty good when mixed with soy milk. Heck, even mixing a Beneprotein unflavored protein pack with a chocolate pudding sounds REALLY GOOD at this point.

Sugar free pudding. Low sugar pudding pops. Even if its a little will make him feel better. Or non fat vanilla geek yorgart

sugar free pudding. Low sugar pudding pops. Even if its a little will make him feel better. Or non fat vanilla geek yorgart

I am ready for this stuff but still a couple days out. I don't think I'm gonna make it. The mornings and afternoons aren't bad, it's the evenings. I really get hungry. I've been having nothing but broth, sugar free Popsicles, and Water. I'm don't with broth. I'm just about done with Popsicles. Going to a Mexican restaurant tonight with some friends I really wish I could have some refried beans!

I posted 3-4 protein heavy soups on my blog here that can be done for full liquids. All are easy to fix and very flavorful, and are a nice change from protein drinks. Worth trying maybe.

Broke down yesterday. Had a protein shake around lunch then had some refried beans with sour cream at supper. OMG best beans I'd ever had in my life. Took a very small bite then waited 10 minutes to make sure they didn't bother me. Went down great. Sure cured my taste buds from the lack of a savory food being there.