Foods and Drinks?

[smpruitt 6]

Hey can somebody help me? My wife had vsg on 4/13. She is having a time finding foods and drinks that she can have. All the Water and flavored waters turn her stomach. She is also having a time finding things in the purees diet that she likes. Can somebody please offer me some advice. I am really struggling to find things she likes and she is miserable.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Have her try drinking the Water at a different temp. She can have broth, yogurt, refried Beans, decaffeinated tea or coffee, cottage cheese, creamy Soup (no lumps), sugar free popsicles, hummus, Apple sauce. And on behalf of your wife - Thank You for supporting and helping!

[KristenLe 5,979]

Also - if she can have skim milk at this stage you could try carnation instant Breakfast - no sugar added.

[smpruitt 6]

Have her try drinking the Water at a different temp. She can have broth, yogurt, refried Beans, decaffeinated tea or coffee, cottage cheese, creamy Soup (no lumps), sugar free popsicles, hummus, Apple sauce. And on behalf of your wife - Thank You for supporting and helping!

Can she have stevia and Creamer in the coffee?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I believe so. Your plan may be different but honestly - if that's the only way for her to get in fluids I would go for it. The last thing y'all need is for her to get dehydrated.

Edited April 23, 2016 by KristenLe

[Daisee68 2,493]

What about Laughing Cow cheese wedges? They have a little Protein and are super creamy. That might work. Or sugar free pudding Snacks or yogurt with 1/2 scoop of Protein powder mixed in?

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Some people do better with tea early on. You can also cut apple juice with Water, 50/50 mix.

For good puree recipes, check out this site:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

I lived for the baked ricotta!

[Daisee68 2,493]

Oh, by the way, have you discovered PB2 yet? I just had an evening snack of sugar free dark chocolate pudding snack mixed with 1/2 scoop of chocolate Protein powder (Precision Engineered whey Protein Isolate) and 1/2 Tbsp of PB2. It was SOOOO Yummy!! Adding PB2 to some of the shakes might help also if she is a fan of Peanut Butter.

[amjblui1 13]

I was having difficulty with fluids so started using low cal Gatorade and electrolyte Water and slowly I was able to get more liquids down. I'm ten weeks out and am down over 60 lbs. just check with her team about low fat Gatorade instead of sugar free drinks. I just can't handle the sweeteners.