Having my surgery on 19th sept. Pre op diet starts 5th sept.

Flew on a 4.5 hour flight today. Sore and traveling on liquids is hard y’all. Luckily the chef at hotel special made me a soup tonight. Any advice on traveling while on liquids would be helpful!

@MissPoodle, what happens when you drink the protein shakes? I just outright gag..can’t do it. I was fine preop?

21 minutes ago, MissPoodle said:

I've noticed i fatigue really easily. I csn manage a small walk with my dogs but get puffed walking up the stairs!
I'm back at work today for half a day and glad I'll be sitting down for most of it.
As far as food goes, had porridge this morning mixed with Protein Powder and soy milk and managed 1/2 cup very slowly.
Am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and go from soft food diet back on to normal diet...i feel this is a huge milestone.
I'm still struggling to get all protein and fluids in...having to get 60g protein and 1.5 to 2 litres fluid...without the protein powder i couldn't possibly do it.
Tried tuna yesterday with low fat Mayonnaise and no problem.
Unfortunately now I'm not tolerating the Protein Drinks as well...it's disappointing as it was such an easy way to increase my protein intake.

I'm right there with you. The protein shakes make me nauseous. I'm fighting just to get 20 of protein in a day. I'm lactose intolerant and even lactose free milks are bad, so those don't help. Lukewarm water I can manage, but water is a challenge to get in.

I can handle sugar free jello and popsicles, chicken and vegetable beef broth. Tried Idaho Mashed potatoes today- finally something that's okay. And applesauce. That's about it. But every day I'm trying to get a little more water in!!

Edited October 8, 20187 yr by Lizaboo

Applesauce works for me. All of my delicious sf popsicles now taste gross to me. I’m afraid to see what else I don’t like when I’m on regular food smh

17 minutes ago, RnYBeyhive said:

@MissPoodle, what happens when you drink the Protein Shakes? I just outright gag..can’t do it. I was fine preop?

That's the exact problem I have. They literally make me sick. Sigh. Even the protein broth. I can do bariwise protein hot chocolate. Thank heaven.

Wow And I thought I was the only one with problems, we seemed to have started our own sorority here this month.???

@planochick I had to travel for work on liquids. It’s not easy but a couple tips. I checked my suitcase and packed the single serve Horizon milks (1%) and packets of Unjury protein powder. Also bought yogurt at the airport and everywhere else I could and lots of Vitamin Water zero. There are also SF puddings that don’t require refrigeration. Packed some of those and SF applesauce in individual sizes. Hope that helps!

I'm so glad it's not just me who cannot tolerate the protein drinks. Just the thought of drinking that gluggy thick shake makes me nauseous. I'm buying high protein yogurt and still drinking Sustagen Hospital formula for breakfast so I get at least 30g protein a day. I think tomorrow I should be able to go to soft foods. Yay!! I am so looking forward to an egg with some mayo mashed up. And a small tin of tuna with some mayo for dinner instead of cream of wheat or pureed vegetables. Mind you, I've made some really tasty soups for the thickened liquids stage.

@MissPoodle, what happens when you drink the protein shakes? I just outright gag..can’t do it. I was fine preop[emoji20]

I get sick and even some heartburn!!

Today i made up a protein shake from scratch...water with protein powder but i also added some vanilla essence for taste. Much better. Thin and not thick and gluggy. Less "creamy"

6 hours ago, MMME said:

I'm so glad it's not just me who cannot tolerate the Protein Drinks. Just the thought of drinking that gluggy thick shake makes me nauseous. I'm buying high Protein yogurt and still drinking Sustagen Hospital formula for Breakfast so I get at least 30g protein a day. I think tomorrow I should be able to go to soft foods. Yay!! I am so looking forward to an egg with some mayo mashed up. And a small tin of tuna with some mayo for dinner instead of cream of wheat or pureed vegetables. Mind you, I've made some really tasty Soups for the thickened liquids stage.

I'm so glad to hear someone else say they are struggling with protein too. (Although I'm so sorry to hear you are also having difficulty). At this point I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that my stomach will accept the idea of pureed scrambled egg- I'm giving that a go tonight for the first time as I begin this puree stage. She has tentatively okayed applesauce and mashed potatoes.

What soups have worked well for you?

6 hours ago, MissPoodle said:

I get sick and even some heartburn!!

Me too!

7 hours ago, Lizaboo said:

I'm so glad to hear someone else say they are struggling with protein too. (Although I'm so sorry to hear you are also having difficulty). At this point I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that my stomach will accept the idea of pureed scrambled egg- I'm giving that a go tonight for the first time as I begin this puree stage. She has tentatively okayed applesauce and mashed potatoes.

What Soups have worked well for you?

I boiled a bit of cauliflower and a 1/2 onion in some chicken broth (just enough to cover it) for about 7 minutes until it was all soft. Then I pureed it with a touch of non fat milk so it was a thick soup consistency. While it was still hot I threw in about a tablespoon of the dried parmesan you get in a shaker and pureed that in. It was delicious!

I've also boiled a leek and a couple of potatoes in broth until they're all soft. Puree with the broth and add pepper and maybe a bit of milk to thin. That was nice too.

Me too!

Sorry it's happening for you too. But it is nice to know it's not just me. I was getting worried about the heartburn...as i know it's supposed to stop after the surgery eventually

I just ate two stale saltines. I’m so nauseous. Preop I would eat a pickle or something salt and vinegar flavored. Of course the clear pops are a no go.

Nothing appeals to me, I went inside the grocery store earlier and had to cover my nose. Name a food for the purée and liquid stage and I guarantee I’ve tried it , liked it once and eventually no longer liked it.

I want to take another shot at tuna with miracle whip instead of Greek yogurt. Maybe add a finely smushed egg? I’m nervous because the thought of ANY seafood makes me ?. So maybe I should try a couple of spoonfuls of Wendy’s chili and pray.

What about chicken? I've seen some of the pouches like the tuna but with chicken. I'm not a big fan of fish either but love chicken.