Post Op Diet

[samskiles 159]

If I have to go another day on low cal Gatorade and chicken broth I might DIE! Please tell me there is something else I can have! Tuesday is my day to start full liquids.

[Roxie Malone 10]

My doctor let me have yoghurt, frozen popsicles/fudge pops (sugar free) and Protein Shakes of course. I also am eating frozen grapes, watermelon, and fruit smoothies. I had surgery Monday.

[samskiles 159]

I had surgery Tuesday and have to be on Clear Liquids until next Tuesday. Then I can add cream Soups and yogurt.

[WorkinOnMe 597]

It sucks, but you are healing. I had yogurt, sugar free Jello, and sugar free Popsicles too. Once on full liquids my husband "doctored" a few Soups to make them more savory for me. Most days looked like this:

Breakfast - Dannon Oikos greek yogurt (no added sugar, no artificial sweetners, no fat ... several flavors) with 10g added Protein power.

snack - 8oz Protein Drink

lunch - 1/2 cup blended Soup w/ seasoning

Snack - 8oz Protein Drink

dinner - 1/2 cup blended Soup with seasoning & 10g added Protein powder.

In between ... 64 oz Fluid. Mostly Water with Mio or Crystal Light drops for flavor.

Soups were all 99% fat free and alternated between the following (put through a blender & strainer first):

Cream of chicken with Adobo, onion powder, garlic powder

Golden mushroom with cumin, curry powder, paprika

Cheddar broccoli

French Onion

I also alternated sugar free pudding, Jello, custard, etc when I wanted a different texture.

Hope this helps. You've only a few days til full liquids!

[samskiles 159]

Thanks! I'm trying to stay positive!

[dsheive 100]

Crystal light my hubby bought chicken noodle Soup that I strained the broth had more flavor s/f/popcycles. I could not have yogurt or pudding or fudge pops. I did have s/f. The second week. I got to add Protein shakes(only) then 4 days after that mush mush now I'm on soft food. I'm 3 weeks out.

[dashofsunshine 876]

I was on liquids only for two weeks before surgery, two weeks after surgery - then two weeks on purees/mushies. I couldn't have real food until a month after surgery, and I remember thinking I was going to absolutely murder someone. So miserable. All I can tell you is - it will be a distant memory soon. I promise ???? and it is so, so worth it. I know it sucks horribly right now, but you can do ANYTHING for a few days!!

[skinnypants4life 2]

Panera, Olive garden, and Chilli Soups just ask for broth only saved my life during full liquid stage. I still eat them now that I'm on soft foods I just order regular now. Good luck!

[samskiles 159]

I started Soups today and it was better! I feel like I'm having too much. What do you guys think?

Breakfast 9:30: Carnation Breakfast Drink with Skim Milk

11:30: 4 oz Soup

2pm: 4 oz Greek yogurt

5pm: 4 oz soup

7pm: 4 oz soup

Water with crystal light throughout the day!