So tired of liquid diet!!!

Im 5 days post op and Im really tired of my liquid diet!! Protein shakes are grossing me out right now, and it's the one I liked before surgery but now i  don't want to even drink it!! So Ive been having some for breakfast and blended soup for lunch and dinner I don't know what else to do!!!!! I wouldnt mind starting the mushy stage!!!!  I dont' even think Im getting enough protein in??? Any ideas!!

Could you blend some unflavoured protein powder into your soup at lunch and supper? It shouldn't be difficult to add a fair amount of protein without having to force too much into your new tummy.

Hey there.  I will be 2 weeks out tomorrow.  The first few days, I didn't worry too much about getting in protein, but I made sure I got plenty of liquids.  I'm almost 2 weeks post op and I do get in my protein and water.  I have a protein shake twice a day and then usually have unjury's chicken soup flavored powder with chicken broth and a little bit of soy milk to thin it out.  Some have suggested using a timer when trying to get in liquids.  Aim to get in X amount of ounces every 15 mins.  I have a camelbak that is always near me, so I'm always sipping to ensure I'm getting plenty of liquids.

Try to stay positive, it's only going to get better!!

I agree......It's definitely a drag. I just started thin pureeds so I know how you feel but time will go by and you really need to stay on the liquids to give your sleeve a chance to heal. I was eating greek yogurt, broth and strained soups for a couple weeks then I decided to try the creamed soups because they were on my list but I never used to have creamed soups before. The first time I had some cream of chicken soup it made such a difference. I really felt like I had a meal and it kept me full. I'm not sure what is on your plan but try a creamed soup for a change if you have not already. Good luck.....you will be having real food in not time!

I love SF Torani syrups! I usually have rasberry or hazenut to add to my shakes. I did buy the 6 pack variety on amazon. I also love making SF pudding and a schoop of protein powder to it!

 Hang in there just a little longer and things will get better.  I like the bariwise hot chocolate. bought it online.  unjury cream of chicken soup and the proasis shots 3 oz = 25 grams of protien.  Mix it in a little crystal light.  Raspberry kind of tasted like a Jolly Rancher ~ kind of!

I know, I know, I remember being so tired of liquids, that once or twice, I put food in my mouth and chewed it up, then spit it out because I knew I couldn't eat it, and that I could not swallow it, I'm not proud of it, but I just was so tired of not EATING anything. It was not until near the end of my second week of liquids on post op diet though..
I do remember that the most satisfying liquids that I ate during post op diet was the bean soup made from refried beans. I had already gotten pretty burned out on chicken broth and cream soups. It is very rich in protein also. Also had some good split pea soup. My diet was not a clear liquid diet though, it was full liquids, and I just had to strain things. Yogurt, puddings and custards were also allowed on my full liquid diet, and cream of wheat. I ate cream of wheat pretty often.

Good luck with your remaining days of liquids.
It seems to drag by, but it will be gone before you know it.

Carol

Sugar free Popsicles saved me.

i had to do 4 weeks of clear liquids post op......  miso soup saved me!   i was so sick of sweet stuff (i will NEVER eat jello again!) and some miso paste dissolved in ho****er was sooooo good!

just keep thinking about how nicely you are treating your healing stomach and how it will pay you back later on with a shrinking waistline!!! 



jeris