I'm 6 days post-op. I've complied with my Clear liquids and now I can't stand them. The idea of drinking broth or eating another popsicle turns my stomach, and I think yesterday was the last day for the SF Jello. I called my doctor's office to see if I could have a Protein drink or possibly pureed Soup. They asked if I was feeling weak and suggested that I drink SF Gatorade/POWERade (barf) but no to my request. I decided to drink coconut Water (100%, no sugar or flavors) instead.

So serious question has anyone just decided not to eat?

My follow up is Thursday and assuming all goes well I'll be allowed "soft food" apparently skipping the puree altogether, so looking forward to that.

I know there's this argument that the facility imposes this for a reason but this is a blanket protocol applied to everyone and I did not have co-morbidities or pre-diabetes. I'm just plain ole fat.

Thanks for reading my long venting post.

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I hit 8 weeks post-op tomorrow...I'm thankful clear liquids is in my rearview mirror!

I felt kind of the same way you did right before I could start having things to chew, and all I can say is to keep drinking those fluids. I went about 8 hours one day with nothing and it was the stupidest thing I've done since my surgery. AND, when you're not allowed much to 'eat' and have virtually no capacity, it takes a long time to catch up from that kind of stupidity. Just my .02, about MY experience.

One question, are you doing any Protein? When I was on clear liquids, I was expected to drink Isopure fruit flavored Protein drinks or something of that sort. They aren't great tasting but they did the trick and kept my energy up so that I could walk every day.

Good luck and congratulations on getting through your surgery!

@@LxA

Even when I was on clear liquids I could have Protein shakes. I had a Protein shake in the hospital.

So you aren't having any protein at all and are justing living off Water and air? Is that right?!!?!?

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I, too, grew weary of lliquids but I forced myself to soldier through it. To make matters worse, I am a savory person, not much of a sweets eater, so all the shaakes and pudddings and yogurts and Popsicles... URP!!!

My saving grace was the soop aisle at Fresh Market. There are blended soops like Butternut Squash, Black Bean, Tomato Bisque, Portabella Mushroom... They come in a carton and were absolutely delicious. I added a little unflavored proteen and sipped on them at "meal time".

I still choked down my Premiere, but the Soups were fabulous as I was on liquids for almost a month post-op.

EDIT: YES, I CAN SPELL. I HATE IT WHEN ALL MY WORDS HYPERLINK. ARGH!!!!!!

I hit 8 weeks post-op tomorrow...I'm thankful clear liquids is in my rearview mirror!

I felt kind of the same way you did right before I could start having things to chew, and all I can say is to keep drinking those fluids. I went about 8 hours one day with nothing and it was the stupidest thing I've done since my surgery. AND, when you're not allowed much to 'eat' and have virtually no capacity, it takes a long time to catch up from that kind of stupidity. Just my .02, about MY experience.

One question, are you doing any Protein? When I was on clear liquids, I was expected to drink Isopure fruit flavored protein drinks or something of that sort. They aren't great tasting but they did the trick and kept my energy up so that I could walk every day.

Good luck and congratulations on getting through your surgery!

Yeah NO protein drinks at all. I asked today and was flatly refused. I've been keeping up with my liquids fine.

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@@LxA

Even when I was on clear liquids I could have Protein shakes. I had a protein shake in the hospital.

So you aren't having any protein at all and are justing living off Water and air? Is that right?!!?!?

Yep no protein but I started drinking coconut water yesterday and it helps.

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

I hit 8 weeks post-op tomorrow...I'm thankful clear liquids is in my rearview mirror!

I felt kind of the same way you did right before I could start having things to chew, and all I can say is to keep drinking those fluids. I went about 8 hours one day with nothing and it was the stupidest thing I've done since my surgery. AND, when you're not allowed much to 'eat' and have virtually no capacity, it takes a long time to catch up from that kind of stupidity. Just my .02, about MY experience.

One question, are you doing any Protein? When I was on clear liquids, I was expected to drink Isopure fruit flavored protein drinks or something of that sort. They aren't great tasting but they did the trick and kept my energy up so that I could walk every day.

Good luck and congratulations on getting through your surgery!

Yeah NO protein drinks at all. I asked today and was flatly refused. I've been keeping up with my liquids fine.

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No nutrients other than what's in the broth would have me in VERY BAD HUMOR I'm sorry you're stuck with such a severe set of guidelines...there's no wiggle room at all in your printed post-op dietary instructions? Just seems kind of harsh

Even if you don't feel like it, you have got to get in your Protein.

Have you tried any clear protein supplements: Isopure, ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, Syntrax nectar or similar? Protein is critical for healing.

I hit 8 weeks post-op tomorrow...I'm thankful clear liquids is in my rearview mirror!

I felt kind of the same way you did right before I could start having things to chew, and all I can say is to keep drinking those fluids. I went about 8 hours one day with nothing and it was the stupidest thing I've done since my surgery. AND, when you're not allowed much to 'eat' and have virtually no capacity, it takes a long time to catch up from that kind of stupidity. Just my .02, about MY experience.

One question, are you doing any Protein? When I was on clear liquids, I was expected to drink Isopure fruit flavored protein drinks or something of that sort. They aren't great tasting but they did the trick and kept my energy up so that I could walk every day.

Good luck and congratulations on getting through your surgery!

Yeah NO protein drinks at all. I asked today and was flatly refused. I've been keeping up with my liquids fine.

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

No nutrients other than what's in the broth would have me in VERY BAD HUMOR I'm sorry you're stuck with such a severe set of guidelines...there's no wiggle room at all in your printed post-op dietary instructions? Just seems kind of harsh

No I called the office and was told no.

It's just until Thursday which is my follow up and I'm hoping for food.

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

Even if you don't feel like it, you have got to get in your protein.

Have you tried any clear protein supplements: Isopure, ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, Syntrax nectar or similar? Protein is critical for healing.

I suppose my doc doesn't feel that way

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

I hit 8 weeks post-op tomorrow...I'm thankful clear liquids is in my rearview mirror!

I felt kind of the same way you did right before I could start having things to chew, and all I can say is to keep drinking those fluids. I went about 8 hours one day with nothing and it was the stupidest thing I've done since my surgery. AND, when you're not allowed much to 'eat' and have virtually no capacity, it takes a long time to catch up from that kind of stupidity. Just my .02, about MY experience.

One question, are you doing any Protein? When I was on clear liquids, I was expected to drink Isopure fruit flavored protein drinks or something of that sort. They aren't great tasting but they did the trick and kept my energy up so that I could walk every day.

Good luck and congratulations on getting through your surgery!

Yeah NO protein drinks at all. I asked today and was flatly refused. I've been keeping up with my liquids fine.

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

No nutrients other than what's in the broth would have me in VERY BAD HUMOR I'm sorry you're stuck with such a severe set of guidelines...there's no wiggle room at all in your printed post-op dietary instructions? Just seems kind of harsh

No I called the office and was told no.

It's just until Thursday which is my follow up and I'm hoping for food.

HW 341 SW 298 DOSW 286 CW 275 DOS 08/09/16

Even if you don't feel like it, you have got to get in your protein.

Have you tried any clear protein supplements: Isopure, ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, Syntrax nectar or similar? Protein is critical for healing.

I suppose my doc doesn't feel that way

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Wow!

@@Inner Surfer Girl

I'd like to have her doc go almost 10 days with nothing but sf sport drinks, broth and water!

@@LxA

Good for you for sticking with your surgeon's recommendations...you're clearly strong-willed and committed, so you should kick ass at this whole weight loss thing!

I hope I'm following my post surgery diet correctly???

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: 4oz skim milk w/ Protein shake!!

Clear liquids: sugar free ice pops, herbal tea, Water w/ crystal lite...

Is anyone else following this? We should be having protein correct?

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I hope I'm following my post surgery diet correctly???

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: 4oz skim milk w/ Protein shake!!

Clear liquids: sugar free ice pops, herbal tea, Water w/ crystal lite...

Is anyone else following this? We should be having protein correct?

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each practice has a different plan. I was only on Clear liquids in the hospital and there wasn't any protein. when I got home it was full liquids and there were protein options.

Gotcha. Same for me. My tray consisted of broth, tea, sf lemon ice, and sf Jello in the hospital. Once I was home, the same, but Protein shakes 3 times daily.

I'm only on day 4 post surgery...already getting anxious to lose and I'm not even healed yet!! Lol I still have some upper chest pressure (gas). Hoping that goes away soon. Just wondering when I can expect the scale to move. Lol

Thanks for your response

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I hope I'm following my post surgery diet correctly???

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: 4oz skim milk w/ Protein shake!!

Clear liquids: sugar free ice pops, herbal tea, Water w/ crystal lite...

Is anyone else following this? We should be having protein correct?

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You should definitely be consuming protein. What is your protein target? Protein is critical for healing and weight loss.

Gotcha. Same for me. My tray consisted of broth, tea, sf lemon ice, and sf Jello in the hospital. Once I was home, the same, but Protein shakes 3 times daily.

I'm only on day 4 post surgery...already getting anxious to lose and I'm not even healed yet!! Lol I still have some upper chest pressure (gas). Hoping that goes away soon. Just wondering when I can expect the scale to move. Lol

Thanks for your response

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the scale moving can vary widely. how efficiently does your body get rid of the IV fluids - how quickly does inflammation go down and stomach swelling go down. other comorbidities can slow down or speed up early weight loss. but we were all anxious for that scale to move, since being overweight was what got us to the table in the first place. Hang in there, follow your program and your body will surprise you with the changes both to the scale and not on the scale.