So I was sleeved July 17th. I am scheduled to be on clear liquids until Wednesday the 24th. I've been drinking Powerade Zero, water, diluted grape juice and chicken broth. I'm so SICK of these liquids. Thinking about broth literally makes me gag. I'm starving and feel empty. Which in turn is making my stomach feel sick. I'm feeling helpless and discouraged. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but it sure gets hard. The whole 'everyday it gets easier' is easier said than done. Any suggestions for other clear liquid options that are perhaps more filling? Any words or wisdom or encouragement? Help!!!

Keep sipping ALL day. I found that to help me that I was at least doing something. I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling your hunger is in your head more than anything, and we all totally get that. Are you also driving Protein drinks (Isopure or Syntrax nectar - clear liquids) if not the protein in them will at least help you with energy. It's only a week - that is what I told myself. I also gave myself permission to nap a lot (which helped the time pass LOL)

Don't think any of my suggestions are very good, but just wanted to try to encourage you. Keep on keepin' on. You'll be okay. {{hugs}}

Thank you. Napping is nice. Surgeon said not to go on any proteins til second week. It is only a week, I do have to keep reminding myself that. Feels like the longest week of my life! Lol! Thanks for the suggestions.

You're not alone EmmyG. Just the thought if another protein shake makes me want to gag. There's got to be a light at the end of this tunnel.

You're not alone EmmyG. Just the thought if another Protein shake makes me want to gag. There's got to be a light at the end of this tunnel.

I HOPE SO! ((Hugs))

Sugar free Popsicles are a lifesaver!

Hang in there! I was sleeved 7/15. I feel your pain. I'm so ready for pureed foods. LoL. I cant do broth either. I get to start cream soups tomorrow. That might also help depending on your liguid regimen.

Is it a clear liquid diet or an all liquid diet? I know I was on a clear liquid diet in the hospital but was on a full liquid when I went home.

This is the first time I'm hearing no protein for the first week. My clear liquids for the first 2wks was mostly protein drink and everything else followed. I would even blend my protein drinks with fruits and thin it out with milk to make it more exciting. The broth and jello I had was from the hospital stay and ended once I was discharged. Hope you find more recipes/options to make you happy. This too shall pass and you will upgrade to purée. Good luck.

OP please check with your doctor that they say no PROTEIN clear liquids for the first week. That is surprising to me. And if that is what the doctor wants, then follow their regime. But there are clear liquid proteins out there if you are allowed.

That first week is crazy hard :/ I was able to start drinking the clear liquid proteins as soon as I got home from the hospital. So it might be worth a call to make sure you are totally understanding their plan. Sugar free Popsicles and Jello helped me. Unfortunately, that clear liquid phase is a part of the process you just have to get through. I remember feeling crazy hungry that first week, now I have to set a timer to eat otherwise the day goes by and I've hardly eaten a thing. Just hang in there and know this too shall pass!

That first week is crazy hard :/ I was able to start drinking the clear liquid Proteins as soon as I got home from the hospital. So it might be worth a call to make sure you are totally understanding their plan. sugar free Popsicles and Jello helped me. Unfortunately' date=' that clear liquid phase is a part of the process you just have to get through. I remember feeling crazy hungry that first week, now I have to set a timer to eat otherwise the day goes by and I've hardly eaten a thing. Just hang in there and know this too shall pass![/quote']

Thanks. Two more days!!!

my mom made chicken soup with potatoes and she mashed one up so finely it was like a mashed potato in the broth. the feeling of the fine potato and the broth made me think i was eating even tho i wasn't. i did that the last two days of the liquid diet.

Get some beef broth and cook fresh onions and fresh garlic in it til both are soft.......Then strain the onions and garlic out and try that......the taste of it will be different and it's really good...

My doc also said no protein. I tried to drink one just so I can have some variety but it came right but up. Never thought I would ever look forward to purée food