I just reread my post op diet instructions. It says I need to be on liquids only the first 4 weeks. Says I can have broth, sf popsicles, sf Jello, diluted juice, crystal lite, and 3 oz of Protein shake every hour. It also says for once a day "treats" I can eat the sf pudding (with protein added) or cream Soups (protein added) bought from my drs office ONLY. Not understanding why I can't have store bought pudding/cream soups/ They're the same consistency. And if I'm getting enuf protein in and low calories, whats the difference?

I've never been pushed to buy products from my dr before but this is something new. 4 yrs ago when I was only the 4 week liquid diet (lapband), I was allowed sf pudding, cream soups, and drinkable yogurt.

What gives? I bought some Syntrax nectar unflavored Protein powder so I can doctor up everything I eat/drink. If the cream soups have just as much protein and nutrients that my drs office sells, whats the difference?

I doctored up all kinds of things. Mixing protein powder into prepared pudding didn't work for me though. The result was too dry and grainy. Maybe if you made the pudding from a mix yourself and added a little protein powder a little bit more milk as you prepared it? My doctor doesn't sell anything, I know a lot do, but it seems sort of sleazy to me especially given that the prices these doctors charge are sky high.

I doctored up all kinds of things. Mixing Protein powder into prepared pudding didn't work for me though. The result was too dry and grainy. Maybe if you made the pudding from a mix yourself and added a little protein powder a little bit more milk as you prepared it? My doctor doesn't sell anything, I know a lot do, but it seems sort of sleazy to me especially given that the prices these doctors charge are sky high.

It's about $16 for an 8 pack of 2oz of chocolate pudding. I can make about 12 servings (2 oz each) with a box of sf pudding (about $1.20 or .10 cents per serving), 2 scoops of unflavored protein (about .80 cents), and 3 cups of 1% milk (about .50 cents)= $1.40 per servings

Ok, so I don't really save THAT much money when I add it up. I save about .60 cents per serving. It's just the thought of the icky taste in those medical puddings that really turn me off. I will email my nurse and ask her

I don't know anything about buying products from the dr....but the pudding thing....get a box of sf choc pudding (or any flavor) put in 2 scoops of protein powder and 2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk. Mix very well and put into popsicle molds or paper cups with sticks. Makes a yummy pudding pop with protein.

my doc doesnt sell anything either.. Im not sure why your doc says his stuff only.. I made my own protein shakes..and ate store bought sf stuff.. and Ive done very well.. above and beyond he said.. this is what happens when you follow the instructions of the sleeve... 6mo and down 99lbs and in onderland..cant ask for more than that.. im 37lbs from my goal wt.. Im stoked

That seems weird to me, too. My doc's office sells some vitamins & stuff, but we're not required to use the ones they sell. I'm only 15 days out & on the full liquid stage, but I'm adding Syntrax unflavored to stuff & using a couple of the Unjury powders.

It's about $16 for an 8 pack of 2oz of chocolate pudding. I can make about 12 servings (2 oz each) with a box of sf pudding (about $1.20 or .10 cents per serving), 2 scoops of unflavored Protein (about .80 cents), and 3 cups of 1% milk (about .50 cents)= $1.40 per servings

Ok, so I don't really save THAT much money when I add it up. I save about .60 cents per serving. It's just the thought of the icky taste in those medical puddings that really turn me off. I will email my nurse and ask her

Oops, my math was off. Main reason I didn't become a pharmacist - too much math! I added the .50 cents for 3 whole cups of milk, not per serving. I guess I'd save alot of $ making it myself, vs buying it. And it's probly better tasting too

I don't know anything about buying products from the dr....but the pudding thing....get a box of sf choc pudding (or any flavor) put in 2 scoops of Protein powder and 2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk. Mix very well and put into popsicle molds or paper cups with sticks. Makes a yummy pudding pop with protein.

This is a brilliant idea! Making some tomorrow!!

Your Dr. is trying to make money on both ends - make your own S/F pudding and Jello, add unflavored protein powder to everything - buy fat free soup at the grocery - add protein powder. Don't let your Dr. make anymore $$ off of you!