Please tell me how to find the strength to get through another week of clear liquids!! I was banded Jan 30th and I've been on a clear diet for a week now. I was on Optifast 2 weeks prior to surgery. I'm having ups and downs with hunger, but I'm just so weak and so tired. I have no energy to do anything. I'm probably getting at the most 200 cals a day and virtually no Protein. I'm losing a pound a day which is great. But I've got 3 kids to run after and all I want to do is sit. I just can't imagine another week of broth. I know I have to do it, but it's making me "not very nice" LOL!! How did you do it..for those who had to do 2 weeks of clears??

Sorry for the whine:faint:

Strain out the floaties if you like. Great source of protein; beats chicken broth by a long shot. Consider trying full liquids, e.g. Campbell's Select soups. I'm not suggesting you violate dr's orders, just offering a few possibilities to get you through the rough patch. No two bandsters have the same reaction.

ask the dr. if you can have Optifast. i had it during my 2 wks post-op liquid diet--and it was fine. a good source of Protein. you will feel much better. also, you're still recovering from surgery--you are going to feel kind of like sitting (or lying) down---can anyone help you with the kids??

you're going to feel better soon! don't worry!

best of luck during your recovery,

girlin

nyc

I was banded jan. 29th so i'm still on my 2 week liquids also but my dr. said i could have creamy soups and protein shakes along with clear liquids ? I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast which helps and gives me some energy and then i have one around 3pm to help get through the evening, along with soups it's not too bad ... I hope it works out for you, i have 2 kids, including a 16 month old that i'm chasing around so i understand where you're coming from !! Good luck !! :clap2:

They make some clear liquid Protein drinks, too. Protein would certainly help the situation.

If you can find it at your local Vitamin shop - IDS makes something called "New Whey" that comes in a little test-tube looking thing. They come in 25 gram and 42 gram sizes.

They aren't fabulous to drink straight - but if you pour them into a liter bottle and add Water and Equal - they are palatable and they help keep you from being tired. I strongly recommend the Orange flavor (only).

(Don't use splenda in this - the protein bonds with it and creates these weird floaty threads...)

If you are really weak and tired, grab an Atkins shake or something like that - they have Vitamins, low carbs and protein. I used the Atkins shakes when I couldn't stand the broth for another minute.

Good Luck!

Can you have protein shakes? If so I would definitley get on them. Some have as much as 25 grams and that will help you with your energy levels. Good luck.

Yep, concensus says, you need protein. Between my protein shakes (all 1/2 cup of it) and my hot consomme, I survived clear fluids.... Where's my t-shirt????