Any April surgery buddies

[mitchjoann132010 288]

I am on the 2 week pre op liquid diet that started Wednesday. My surgery is April 25th. Unfortunately, I wish I could eat pudding and yogurt however my doctor has me on a CLEAR liquid diet which means I am restricted to broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles, mio, crystal light etc. I can have Protein Shakes however but those get tiresome real fast. I am having no trouble meeting my Fluid intake however I am so hungry I'm nauseous and not now. I've been feeling foggy, and occasionally dizzy even though I am taking Vitamins religiously all of the ones my doctor told me to.

Does anyone know of anything I can add to my clear liquid diet to give me a little reprieve?

[Cathy Mettille 8]

That is the same as my pre-op that I'm currently on - day 10 of 14. I couldn't find anything additional to eat(and I use that term lightly) but I did make a couple of modifications. I blended my Protein Drinks with ice and made milkshakes with made them a bit diluted and manageable. I also changed the flavors of my broths. I made 'french onion-less soup' and 'wonton-less soup' and then last night made a thai based broth with some lime and cilantro and a tad bit of curry paste.

[mitchjoann132010 288]

I love your creativity when it came to the broths! I hadn't thought of going that outside of the box and the different flavors would be a welcome addition to the monotonous clear liquid diet I'm already struggling through!

[Cathy Mettille 8]

I am too. And the thought I have to keep it up for another two weeks after surgery!!

[mitchjoann132010 288]

Exactly. After surgery its Clear Liquids for another 2 weeks. Full liquids for 2 more weeks. pureed for 2 weeks. Then slowly incorporate normal food.

[MACPOWER 96]

Hello, I’m just about to get discharged from the hospital. Everything went good! I was in a lot of pain the last couple days from the gas they fill you up with....but I’m great now! I’m ready to get home. The surgery went perfect!!

[WildcatGirl71 81]

Hello, I’m just about to get discharged from the hospital. Everything went good! I was in a lot of pain the last couple days from the gas they fill you up with....but I’m great now! I’m ready to get home. The surgery went perfect!!

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery.

[debbie89 93]

Hello, I’m just about to get discharged from the hospital. Everything went good! I was in a lot of pain the last couple days from the gas they fill you up with....but I’m great now! I’m ready to get home. The surgery went perfect!!

Awesome MACPOWER! Glad everything went so smoothly.

[Miss_Tee 56]

I'm at the point I hate waking up in the morning because I know I have to drink Protein Shakes. Oh how the tastebuds turn against you. I'm lost because there are so few things I eat until 25th. I return to work Monday,let's the good things roll.

[debbie89 93]

30 minutes ago, Miss_Tee said:

I'm at the point I hate waking up in the morning because I know I have to drink Protein Shakes. Oh how the tastebuds turn against you. I'm lost because there are so few things I eat until 25th. I return to work Monday,let's the good things roll.

Miss_Tee, have you tried other sources of Protein? I'm curious in what I should stock up on.

[MACPOWER 96]

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery.

Every time I fell asleep, it seemed like a nurse was in messing with me! I just walked in the door of my house and I’m going straight to my own bed!

[MACPOWER 96]

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery. [emoji4]

Getting the fluids down is harder than I thought it would be. But you have to just keep telling your self that your body needs them! Plus need to get the Protein intake going too!

[Marissa37 54]

Sip sip sip takes me 2 hours to get a water bottle down Today I drank 2 1/2 Water bottles and one Protein Shake I have 1 1/2 water to go and at least one more Protein shake. Tomorrow I’ll aim for 3 Protein Shakes and 64 oz water. Also I’m walking 10,000 steps at home.

Edited April 13, 2018 by Marissa37

[Miss_Tee 56]

1 hour ago, debbie89 said:

Miss_Tee, have you tried other sources of Protein? I'm curious in what I should stock up on.

I tried Protein Water, not a fan. I get some protein from greek yogurt and egg whites. I don't have problem drinking water, I love it. I can only get 1 shake down a day. Ive tried all the favors but I just can't stomach more than 1.

[CurlyV 28]

Hi! I started my liquid diet 4 days ago! Surgery will be on April 24th. I am here for support and I’ll sure need some in return!