male only 4 days in,,,, Liquid diet,,, So boring,,,

[Lucky Dog 32]

Can't wait for some cream Soup or anything else,,, I hear my cravings are just mental not hunger driven,,, I can't tell you how helpful this forum is,,,, Reading others experiences is,,, What's been keeping me going

[SuperDave 1,115]

All I can tell you is that it does get easier. Of course, I know that doesn't help at all. Just stick to it. You have got this!

[mick 99]

And.... it's only for a few days! Are you pre or post op?

[ga peach2558 8]

I am also 4 days post op. & have tried a few things that have helped. Baked & lightly seasoned a chicken breast, put in blender with cream of chicken Soup & a little milk. Pretty good! Also made sf cheesecake pudding adding 2 scoops of vanilla Protein Powder & milk. Really good! Hope this helps you some. Good luck! Let's do this!!'

[Elode 8,093]

@@ga peach2558 Wow I'm amazed you can eat chicken already! Even blended!

[mick 99]

I did not do this so early as you are. It was really impressed on me to give my stomach time to heal and this is the main reason for continuing on a liquid diet. You don't need complications because you started too soon.

I did the same thing with chicken breast but used chicken broth. Was really tasty. If you get a chance, try "Better than Bouillon" It is so much tastier than plain chicken broth. Each little tiny baby spoonful was delicious.

My wife cooked some carrots, celery and potatoes with the chicken breast and pureed it for me with the same broth and it was really good too.

[ga peach2558 8]

Elode it was in my diet instructions & hasn't bothered me. I really blended it well with Soup & milk so it was a soup consistency.

Edited November 23, 2014 by ga peach2558

[Lucky Dog 32]

Man all I want is some cream soup... Thks all... Hmm chicken!

[Lucky Dog 32]

Post op...

[Techynerd 14]

Hang in there. The cravings are definitely in your head, but that doesn't make it much easier. My advise is to stick strictly to the diet your doctor has given you. I've heard some horror stories of people who haven't followed doctors instructions.

I was just a week post op this time last year. Thanksgiving doesn't make it any easier. You'll start adjusting soon and when you can start eating heavier foods you'll wonder why you even wanted to because you can take in so little.

I don't have much of a sweet tooth and all the Protein shacks are sweet. If you are allowed, try some beef or chicken broth. They were a nice craving killer for me.

As you see the weight melting away you will feel better and that will be your motivation. Take pictures to track your progress, they help to give you visual motivation.

Lastly, I know it's cliche-ish, but when you get the cravings then take a walk and sip some Water or clean Protein while doing it until the cravings pass.

Your on the right path and this forum was a great help for me too.

[ga peach2558 8]

Sounds like good advice for all of us!! Thank you!