I cannot bear to eat the 3 tbsp broth, 3 tbsp protien drink, and 3 tbsp of sugar free jello. It makes me sick just to think about them. The only think I want to eat are sugar free popsicles, hot herbal decaf tea, and crystal light. I am dying to have something of substance. Any ideas.

You chose your doc/surgeon for his expertise so now is not the time to go against your doc's advice.

If you are on a liquid diet you have tons of things at your disposal to eat/drink.

If you are on a clear liquid diet choices are reduced a bit but still alot to choose from.

But if you are on a 3 tbsp diet....I don't know what to tell you. How long do you have to wait in between each 3 tbsp for?

My post op was eat when hungry. I could have had an entire can of broth....if I wanted it...but slowly.

Call the nurse and ask her what you can have at this point. But be sure to tell 'em that you are starving!

Currently clear liquids only. 3 meals a day each meal consisting of 3 tbsp broth, 3 tbsp protien drink, and 3 tbsp of sugar free jello. Also allowed a sugar free popsicle and unlimited sugar free clear drinks.

egg drop soup kept me sane.

Great idea. Thanks.

EGG DROP SOUP!! I am really glad that I had more wiggle room. Came home on full liquids, so if it was smooth I could have it. Also, I could have ozs. of stuff, but your plan should get you really going, hang in there and pump in the liquids, they should help keep the hunger at bay.

The clear liquid diet must be doing good. I weighed myself this morning, 1 week post op and.....I have lost 15 pounds so far. Whoooo Hooooo!!! I am trying to stay as true to the clear liquids as possible. Today I get to start having milk, tomato juice, and creamed soups. Yeah for variety.

EGG DROP SOUP!! I am really glad that I had more wiggle room. Came home on full liquids, so if it was smooth I could have it. Also, I could have ozs. of stuff, but your plan should get you really going, hang in there and pump in the liquids, they should help keep the hunger at bay.

So does that mean drinking something like a jamba juice or some type of fruit smoothie was ok for you on your post op diet during full liquid phase?

I was pretty hungry too at that point. And I agree with the egg drop soup! And my doc ok'd fruit smoothies for the second week - and tuna!!

WOW is egg drop soup really considered a clear liquid!!! It's my favorite and I will be very happy eating that!!:tongue:

The hunger gets better, too. At least it did for me. Hang in there!

My surgeon has me on protein drinks for the first two weeks, then I can gradually add protein in for one meal a day and continue drinking the protein drink the other two. Hang in there I know it's tough but it's true something is working. I lost 9 lbs in 9 days.

The diet must be doing it's job as I have lost 15 pounds in 7 days.

I'm 1 day post op..... I was pretty hungry last night. I didn't think I'd be hungry the day of the surgery!! I'm on clear liquids and protein drinks. I can have unlimited broth! I couldn't image 3 tablespoons of stuff!! Good luck and keep up the good work! 15 pounds is awesome!

Currently clear liquids only. 3 meals a day each meal consisting of 3 tbsp broth, 3 tbsp protien drink, and 3 tbsp of sugar free Jello. Also allowed a sugar free popsicle and unlimited sugar free clear drinks.

OMG, bless your heart! No wonder you are starving! I am going to have to follow a liquid diet, but I know I will be able to have broths and sugar-free drinks and Water unlimited and sugar free jello. I know I will have to limit sugar free popsicles and sugar-free, fat-free puddings. AFter you make it through this diet, I should think you will be VERY successful with your band.

Good luck to you hun, stay strong!

Thank you so much for all of the support. I have really learned how strong and determined I am after this past week. I even cooked some of my favorite meals for my family and sat there at the table with them without even thinking about trying a bite. That was tough. We have a vacation now for the next week which I am sure will be just as tough with temtations, but I really think I should be OK. My doctor is like a drill sergeant and demands that we follow the specific diet, so I am grateful to have someone put me in my place. If it makes me healthier...I can deal! Good luck to all of you too.:biggrin: