Not to be a whiner (yes I do...) but i'm so sick of the all liquid rotation. I was sleeved on 10/7 and was on all liquids 2 weeks before, and now 2 weeks after. All the Protein powder drinks, ready-mades, unflavored...they are just making me gag and NOT want to drink.

I know i'm being dramatic. Hell, if I was reading this I'd say, "Suck it up!" But I think this has been the most difficult part so far.

Thanks for listening to the vent.

I hear you.... They became way too sweet for my liking. only a few more days until your menu expands. hang in there. hopefully that is the only problem you are facing post-op!

I completely understand! I hate the shakes, haven't been able to stand them since the surgery & I've tried a lot of them. I can choke it down but hate them. Hang in there, you're almost through it.

I hear you.... They became way too sweet for my liking. only a few more days until your menu expands. hang in there. hopefully that is the only problem you are facing post-op!

And that is why I hate whining. Recovery has gone great. I feel good 85-90% of the time. I just have to remind myself this part is temporary.

Completely agree! I can't wait to eat an egg. Or anything other than these protein drinks.

I can't imagine your pain. I'm one of the few people whose program did not include a 2 week liquid diet pre-op or weeks of liquid post op. I was on liquids for the two days I was in the hospital, and that was it. Went home and was immediately on purees. I still had to supplement with Protein shakes though. Shakes that were fine pre-op tasted so gross post-op. They were sickeningly sweet. It was all I could do to choke down a shake to get my protein in. And for me, purees were so gross. The texture was gross. I wasn't very hungry and didn't really want to eat until I was cleared for soft solids. At the time, I was not a member of this forum, so I only had my husband to mope to, and he really couldn't understand what I was going through.

So rant away!

have you tried things like the Syntrax nectar, which is Protein powder with flavors that tastes like lemonade and fruit juices? i just got some and will be trying it this weekend.

hang in there!

I was sleeved Oct. 7th also. I can't stand the Protein shakes. I've tried several kinds also. I'm trying so hard to get in my 30grams a day. I'd rather drink Water. I guess because we've been stuck on liquids, puree sounds fabulous!!! I can't wait to have a scrambled egg with cheese or an avocado. lol I hate this nasty taste in my mouth!!! Hopefully, I can go to puree next week after I see my dr.

Hang in there...........I feel your pain!! =)

Ya the shakes are terrible. I was on the 2 week pre op liquid diet and hated it. I still hate them. I am on pureed and shakes now and as much as I hate the shakes the pureed food is worse. Im big on texture and pureed just gives me the willy's. 1 more week until solid foods for me.

Just hang in there you'll get through it.

After 9 days, my surgeon told me I could eat anything I could tolerate, just chew very well.

To the folks that hate their shakes, the ones by powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury & Syntrax nectar I found to be pretty good. I also heard good things about MuscleGen Genepro; it is recommended by Johns Hopkins. .

I was in the same boat as you. Had to do liquids 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I almost lost my mind. I regretted surgery. I was depressed and couldn't stand liquids. I made it through and this past Tuesday I was able to start puréed and cheese and eggs. It's been great! Take it slow and eat slowly. You'll get there soon!

I completely agree. Just make sure you're getting enough water. I don't think anything appealed to me the first six weeks. I was so excited to be released to a normal diet at 6 weeks. Follow your doctor's advise, and know this too shall pass.

Thank you all you wonderful cheerleaders.

I have only tried the unflavored Syntrax Nectar. I know it's unflavored but I don't care, you can still taste the, I dunno, UNFLAVORED. It just makes me...blah.

I see the surgeon on Monday and I hope he says I can move to purees a few days early.

I know the feeling, I can also relate. I'm on full liquids for a few more days & Ive just had about enough of the protein shakes too. I can't stand syntax nectar! I purchased a sample pack & I'm sorry that I wasted my money. Hang in there. It will & does get better.

Puréed is theeee absolute worse! I can't hardly stand the only protein shake that I can tolerate (premier) anymore! I'm 3 weeks post op and now on any soft foods that I can tolerate. However, that's a chore as well????

I was sleeved Tuesday and I just got clearance to go to full liquids. I got an organic butter nut squash Soup that was great ! Seemed like a pumpkin pie LOL. Funny how things are now.