Liquid post-op diet sucks

[Kay07 734]

I still have 7 days left until they approve for soft foods. This is torture!!!! Im not hungry at all, but the thought of taking another sip of RTD Protein Shakes makes me want to vomit... blahhhhh.

I still enjoy my coffee ones, but it’s getting old...

[Bryn910 519]

I am in the same boat. I am 7 days post-op and my doc requires you to be on an all liquid diet for 3 weeks after surgery.

sugar free popsicles, Water, Protein Drinks, broth & sugar free jello....for three weeks lol, ugh.

[Taoz 284]

make yourself some really yummy Soups? they are what I really enjoyed in my liquid phase (and amj still enjoying now) - bonus is the Gelatin in real home made chicken stock is supposed to help with skin elasticity

[TxAlpha06 114]

Try some decaff peppermint herbal tea...with some trivia....break up my pallet well....

[TxAlpha06 114]

1 minute ago, Taoz said:

make yourself some really yummy Soups? they are what I really enjoyed in my liquid phase (and amj still enjoying now) - bonus is the Gelatin in real home made chicken stock is supposed to help with skin elasticity

Guess I'll be make ng homemade chicken stock now....lol...

[Taoz 284]

3 minutes ago, TxAlpha06 said:

Guess I'll be make ng homemade chicken stock now....lol...

I just made another batch overnight as had almost used all my freezer supply: (I do a triple batch of the recipe below in my HUGE stock pot and simmer it overnight for 12-18 hours)

Chicken Stock

8 cups (2L) Water (top up if needed while simmering)

2 Tbsp white or apple cider vinegar (to help draw minerals out from the bones)

1.5kg chicken frames (can also include bones and skin from cooked chicken wings/drumsticks/marylands, andif you can include some chicken feet you will get a higher Gelatin content)

Optional a Bacon Bone - I find this really adds savoury flavour

1 brown onion – roughly chopped, including brown skins if no black mould

1 stick celery – roughly chopped

1 carrot – roughly chopped

3 cloves chopped / crushed fresh garlic

6 black peppercorns

3 sage leaves

a handful of fresh parsley (&stalks)

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 sprig of rosemary

1-2 large bay leaves

(Don’t add any salt while making it, just add salt to taste when using it!)

Bring to the boil and then leave at a low simmer for 10-18 hours in a large saucepan or crock pot

Strain through muslin cloth or sieve and discard solids.

Refrigerate until fully chilled and fats solidify on top.

Remove all fats (and either discard or save for frying other stuff)

Split into a few portions and freeze some for later (keeps for 1-2 weeks in fridge).

[BGrundee 61]

I had my surgery on 5/11... just 6 days post op and I’m getting real tired of this liquid diet. I have to do this for another week and half of this....

[luvly718 3]

I had my surgery 5/9 and I’m also over the liquid

[angjade2 18]

5/14 and I’m over liquids also!! Only been 3 days but I’m bored!

[debbie89 93]

Girl you aren't the only one. I'm still on clears but my tastebuds are looking for more creamy textures. My sister is making me some Soup so hopefully that will hold me over

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[Kay07 734]

I have a few different homemade Soups, I honestly think its more along the line of wanting to chew something. Not even sure about that because I have no hunger and no motivation to eat. So weird!

[YeahOkay31 651]

I understand the chewing thing--that was exactly what I kept telling my husband "I just want to chew something!!!" I actually chewed some stuff and spit it out - kinda helped.

I am still on two Protein Shakes a day plus 3 oz of soft Protein. Every time I have to drink another shake at this point I get nauseous just looking at it. And I have until June 4 until I am cleared for more solids -- yuck!

[apositivelife4me 189]

8 hours ago, YeahOkay31 said:

I understand the chewing thing--that was exactly what I kept telling my husband "I just want to chew something!!!" I actually chewed some stuff and spit it out - kinda helped.

I am still on two Protein Shakes a day plus 3 oz of soft Protein. Every time I have to drink another shake at this point I get nauseous just looking at it. And I have until June 4 until I am cleared for more solids -- yuck!

I am 9 days post op and I want to eat so bad!! I keep dreaming of a nice hamburger. I just want to chew on something also. I hope I can have eggs in weeks 3 and 4. I bought 3 dozen eggs.

[Kay07 734]

Sooooooo my nut just told me to try soft things, like scrambled eggs.... I kind of feel like Christmas came early but also am afraid it’s much too soon!

[BostonWLKC 806]

Try the eggs! And maybe tuna well broken up with very little mayo?