HAving trouble with cravings Surgery 7/09/14

[renkengrl 0]

I had my surgery on July 09/2014. I have done very well with pain and mibilization. I was up walking after two hours (with help from iv meds of course). And discharged next day. I have not had any issues like vomiting or sever pain. But i find my self very bored with Protien shakes and broth. I have also used the sugar free Water mixers and sugar free popcilces. But im just so down because i feel pretty good so my mind thinks I can eat. So I struggle and struggle hard. any suggestions?

[renkengrl 0]

PLease excuse my spelling and grammer errors!

[Beckyyb93 225]

My suggestion is to find a way to spruce up your Protein options. Be it buying samples and having a small tasting party (super fun way to find out what you like and actually get excited about protein..I know AMAZING!) Vitalady does samples of like 40 different Protein powders for $2.99 each with $5 shipping. Other ways to spruce them up is to add PB2 which you can get at any health food store and a lot of grocery stores, they have chocolate Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter flavors. Get sugar free syrups either from Walmart of from torani's webiste or something similar. If your surgeon ok's bananas or other fruits, grind them up in the blender until they are total mush and add them in shakes.

I also have a trick for protein and Fluid intake when you are struggling..I have a timer that buzzes at me every 30 minutes and I have a thermos of a Protein shake I made and a thermos of Water, tea, crystal light, etc. and every time I buzz I take a sip of one then the next buzz the other. One sip for me is roughly an ounce and if you stick to it you'll get your requirements in without even thinking about it. That was way easier for me than looking at a huge Protein Shake and trying to make myself drink it all..daunting!

You'll find ways that work for you, those are just some of my tricks. Good luck!

[Cupcake 801]

I agree with the above statements the only thing I will add is when I was struggling I bought a snowcone machine the shave ice mix with the Protein Drink made me feel better, it is very important to get your Protein in because it helps you heal. It takes 6-8 weeks for your incision sights to heal although the outside May look heal the inside is not. Congrats on your choice to be healthy I know how you feel because I hated Soup broth after during the week prior to surgury to shrink my liver but trust me it is so worth it, I'm 8 weeks out and feeling great also remember sugarfree crystal light and sugarfree pop sickles good luck my friend and keep us posted. Welcome to the losers bench.