How long did you stay on liquids post op? Did soft food slow your weight loss down?

[LucianaVictoria 24]

Just curious if anyone had just stayed on liquids + Vitamins for more than the first 2 weeks post op.

As well - did eating soft foods slow down your weight loss??

I totally love the drinks and since I'm never hungry - they are quite convenient. (this must be what they mean by the honeymoon stage)

[Cody's mom 247]

@@LucianaVictoria, Okay, I've never heard anyone say "they love the drinks" what exactly are you drinking? All the one's I tasted are rather disgusting.. Please share!

[LucianaVictoria 24]

Not sure if you know of this brand ...they are from this company called, Health Wise!!! I too could not deal with the crap from GNC but these are all 0-2 carbs and usually 17-20 gr of Protein, and around 60-100 calories each. They are awesome.

I called the company while I was in the hospital because my hospital had ready made drinks like you get in a Vitamin Water bottle - but they only sell whole sale to hospitals and clinics... but I did call, not realizing my own dr. office would be sending me home with a 2 week supply of the same brand, just in the powder form.

The other AMAZING drink I love is Syntrax nectar Sweets - chocolate Truffle - a scoop is 100 calories, 23 gr of Protein and I blend it with 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. So filling, rich, smooth - doesn't taste like the GNC "Protein shakes." Plus - the GNC - I can't find anything with as low of calorie count with as high of protein as these 2 brands.

As much as I would NEVER recommend anyone to my surgeon's office for any reason, Dr. Cirangle (who is an absolute horrifying individual) - his online estore is the cheapest I've been able to find though.

Look under health wise drinks: http://www.lapsf.com/estore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=192

I personally love the hot chocolate and orange pineapple, and wild berry. And the Tomato Soup. It's not even close to Tomato Soup, but I love everything tomato and it's a nice hot option away from the broth and the "sweetness" of the juice and sweet chocolate mixes.

Hope that helps!

[BG- 8]

My surgeon required at least 3 weeks, with an option of 4 weeks on liquids (shakes). As much as I hate the shakes, I'm scared to move on to soft foods. I'm three weeks and two days out from surgery, and just today I tried some cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. I'm less concerned about weight slowing down (science+math on calories in/out have me covered there) and more worried about not getting ENOUGH calories. With the cottage cheese and yogurt, I can't manage more than 1/4 cup, so I have no clue how I'll get to 600 calories minimum even with one shake supplement.