Hi. I am currently on one week of Clear liquids after surgery. I am rather curious how any one else got their calories in during this stage.:thumbup: I have been tracking my calorie intake, and it isn't that much. I have only had 80 calories so far today and found it hard to get that in. Any suggestions would be great.:frown:

Thanks

New Whey protein bullets(42g) have the 42g of protein and 175 calories. It is only 3 oz of fluid, so it is easy to get down. They can be bought at GNC.

I was banded on 9/26/08...so far the only problem is not being able to get rid of the gas...any suggestions? What is the best way to use the Whey protein powder for drinks? I tried it in my coffee this am and since I love coffee black it wasn't great. I need fullliquids ideas.

Thanx pttcarol

In the first five days after my surgery I think I consumed a total of maybe 50 calories. That's what my doc wanted me to do. Now I'm on a two week liquid diet, which totally sucks.

You don't worry about calories. If you are feeling fine, don't worry about it. You will have enough days of calorie counting ahead.

I think I went almost a month when I had no more than 500 calories because I just couldn't get it in! And that was on food!

When I do clear liquids (like after my fill) I drink a clear Protein drink from Vitamin Shoppe... it's in the refrigerator section and from the makers of Muscle Milk. I think it's 180 calories, and I drink 2 in a day, so that seems to be enough calories to not get hungry because it's 80 grams of protein!

You don't worry about calories. If you are feeling fine, don't worry about it. You will have enough days of calorie counting ahead.

I think I went almost a month when I had no more than 500 calories because I just couldn't get it in! And that was on food!

When I do clear liquids (like after my fill) I drink a clear Protein drink from Vitamin Shoppe... it's in the refrigerator section and from the makers of Muscle Milk. I think it's 180 calories, and I drink 2 in a day, so that seems to be enough calories to not get hungry because it's 80 grams of protein!

Do you like the Muscle Milk products?

I had the surgery yesterday and I started with a broth this morning in the hospital and all eve I have been drinking a shake. I put in some fruit to give me a few more calories. I also have been drinking water I don't have too much of an appetite for anything else and I can't even seem to finish the shake I made. I think I am going to save the rest for tomm. How did anyone else handle it right after surgery??