Surgery tomorrow - what got you through liquid stage?

[annelisem 10]

Hey!

I've got my bypass tomorrow, for the first time Im excited about it and the changes it will bring.

Surprising for me as I hate change haha!

What got you through the first two weeks after surgery??

How did you change the tastes up?

I've bought some complan Soups and Protein powder. What did you guys have?!

[SandyS 77]

My liquid stage was Protein Drinks, Water, sugar free Popsicles, broth, and plain yogurt. Good luck on your journey!!! Take one day at a time and you will do great!

[MisforMimi 760]

I made strained Soups like shrimp bisques, cream of chicken. Made egg drop last night. smoothies. Unjury chicken Soup Protein Powder is great. I like the dannon fit toasted coconut yogurt. Unflavored Protein powder is good. Synthrax Nectars are good for fruity options. I've not been into chocolate lately. May give it a whirl today. Just being open to my taste buds right now . I've not have any nausea or vomiting...I think they are doing a good job for now.

[bellabloom 2,469]

Strained Soups and Tomato Soup. Trying to keep from doing things that made me feel triggered to eat like watching tv. Taking it very easy, some good books to read. Family and friend and cleaned out cabinets and fridge so that I didn't have old foods stating me in the face.

Head hunger was hard for me. It's so habitual for us to eat and it's a pattern in our lives and one had to break that cycle. Kind of like biting your nails. Repetitive habits take time to go away. Try to find things to keep your mind off of those activities.

As much as you can keep your mind off of food the better.

I liked the Protein drinks, that are probably the best food for you the first week. Warm broth and tea, very light food. Greek yogurt was much too thick for me, I prefer the sugar free fat free vanilla activia yogurt.

There just isn't much variety I'm afraid. It's best to start letting food go and keeping yourself distracted

[wildGoose 207]

sugar free Popsicles were the big life saver for me. My surgeon sends you home to the pureed diet. My fave pureed Soup was Southwest Black Bean Soup (Progresso). I still eat a lot of Beans. Also,

premier Protein shakes remain an important food to keep the Protein levels up.

[annelisem 10]

Thank you for the heads up!!

I shall do a bit of online shopping when I'm on my way out then!

The one thing I'm confused about is 'no added sugar' stuff - can you eat it?? Like a no added sugar angel delight or something (I know not in the liquid stage)

[bellabloom 2,469]

No added sugar doesn't mean sugar free. You need to check the back. It's a tricky marketing ploy to make things seem healthier. We didn't add any sugar to this already sweetened chocolate ice cream!!! Read the labels!!

[DuchessD 6]

No added sugar is important but be sure to check the sugar that is naturally present. Per my guidelines, it should be less than 10 grams/serving.

I did well through out my phases, and hunger has NOT been an issue. I am grateful for that. Like

mentioned above, the unjury shakes are great choices, and the premier Protein ones are ready to goand 30 grams of Protein. I think the homemade Soups were my biggest treats, like carrot, and

butternut squash. I had some smoothies with yogurt, kale, nectar Protein shake, and blueberries.

Have fun with it, its for life. Everyday I find myself in situations or just my thoughts that

smack me upside the head with "I can't eat like that anymore". Good Luck to you!