I'm 7 days post opt and I'm having a difficult time with this clef liquid diet. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cope during these first weeks? Also I know I'm not getting all the protein I need. The shakes are not doing it for me anymore.?

In clear liquid phase, I used sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello to give me something to chew on. I also (gross but worked) chewed on beef Jerky for the flavor and then spit it completely out once chewed.

At this point for Protein, shakes are really your only choice. I "spice mine up" by adding extracts like vanilla, mint, coconut and banana to them. some people swear by powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth, but I always made it too hot and it congeals and is not yum at that point.

Keep reaching out. It's definitely a marathon not a sprint. In a few weeks you'll start to feel stronger and can relearn friendship with food.

@@tazpur74 I'm right there with you! I had my surgery on 10/13 and I'm bored to tears with the food! I get almost all of my Protein from two 4oz shakes I do and if I'm feeling really ambitious, I'll do a 6 oz for Breakfast and then just rely on my yogurt or ricotta for the rest of it since I'm detesting the shake taste right now. I use Bluebonnet whey Protein Isolate and it has a whopping 26g of protein per scoop (4oz).

Please keep in touch. I feel like I could really use some support right about now too.

@@tazpur74 I'm right there with you! I had my surgery on 10/13 and I'm bored to tears with the food! I get almost all of my Protein from two 4oz shakes I do and if I'm feeling really ambitious, I'll do a 6 oz for breakfast and then just rely on my yogurt or ricotta for the rest of it since I'm detesting the shake taste right now. I use Bluebonnet Whey Protein Isolate and it has a whopping 26g of protein per scoop (4oz).

Please keep in touch. I feel like I could really use some support right about now too.

which surgery did you choose I had the RNY 10/13. We have a group "october 2014" on here all are welcome

@@layknee I had the gastric sleeve. Will definitely look for the October group.

Had my surgery on 10/9 and am so with you on the shakes. The thought makes me want to barf.

I thought that I wasn't supposed to feel hunger or cravings. I'm definitely feeling cravings.

Hey everyone, I'm officially 14 days post op. I'm having the same troubles, about 4 days ago all my shakes started tasting very horrible to me to the point that I want to vomit. I can't tell you guys how much money I've wasted over the past 5 days trying to find something my sleeve will agree with. I am able to consume my water but nothing else not even crystal light. My sense of smell has intensified so much so that I can't take the slightest odor without me get getting nauseated. I see my Bariatric Coordinator on Friday and I can't wait. I really did not anticipate this hurdle, but I'm pushing on we can get through this together.

@@Dana825 my doctor mentioned the possibility of heightened sense of smell and sensitivity to it too. He equated it almost with morning sickness and being pregnant. Good luck!

@@Dana825 my doctor mentioned the possibility of heightened sense of smell and sensitivity to it too. He equated it almost with morning sickness and being pregnant. Good luck!

there's a lot of taste that I couldn't tolerate even before the surgery anything with Splenda in it or Stevia, they just taste wrong to me. So I get these proteins powders in the mail and some of them have that Splenda in it and then I can't tolerate it.