liquid diet-day 8

I am not feeling nearly as hungry today, but thinking about it makes me wonder if I am a teensy bit obsessive. I am surprised by my ability to stick to this diet. NOT thrilled with the whole liquid in=liquid out theory, if you know what I mean. Amazing how the weight drops. I tried creamed cheddar cheese soup today, just for grins and giggles...blech. Nothing doing, the smell alone made me gag. Back to cream of chicken, I guess. Its a good thing I am a person who sticks with one or two kinds of food and doesnt get bored, I think me and cream of chicken are fast friends.
Its SO hard to cook for my family and remember not to taste test or sample. I almost picked up some shredded lettuce last night from the taco dinner I had made...caught myself and then had a goo laugh when I realized I was scolding myself for almost eating lettuce. I guess I am past the hardest part of the liquid diet, it really hasnt been too bad. I had a momentary desire for a buttered piece of bread today, but it passed quickly. I am still on a quest for the best protein drink/mix. saw one with frozen yogurt and peanut butter....great protein, too high calories. I suspect I would rather eat peanut butter by the jarful than down this protein powder after my surgery, but I will stick to the plan. surely there is something out there palatable.
A week from today, if all goes as planned, I will be recovering from my surgery. I am ready.

Have you tried putting unflavored Unjury protein powder in your Cream of Chicken Soup? That's how I get a lot of protein in. I made chicken stock when poaching chicken breasts for my family and then add the protein powder for my serving of broth.
Good Luck!

I tried the unjury Tama gave me, but it was flavored, and I didnt care for it. I may hafta try the unflavored. Thanks for the tip.

I admire you for sticking to your plan!  You are doing great! Keep it up!

I thought it got easier as time went on too.  If you haven't cheated at all then you should be very proud.  Good luck finding protein you like, it's a challenge for sure.
Tami

I think I could start my own store with all the crap I have bought to try. :)  One thing I did try and...well....ick? Greek yogurt. Oh my. Must be a taste thing. I found some awesome new smoothie mixes in the fruit section at hannafords today, added a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and it was fine. Not great, not gross, just fine. These are little cups of fruit, you add them to the blender with ice and voila. The powder blended in nicely. I have "cheated" once. I knocked over a barrell of pretzels, and grabbed one off the floor before I even thought about it, popped one into my mouth. 3 second rule AND cheating, Im in trouble. :)   You know why i DONT cheat? Besides the fact that I am choosing this and want to do it right, I KNOw Dr Toder will see my stomach and intestines next week. and I dont even want to tick her off. LOL

How you feeling?

Hi Michelle,

By now you must be post-surgery, but still drinking protein drinks (and will for a while yet). My favorite protein drink was and still is this:

8 oz sugarfree lemonade (I use Crystal Light)
1 scoop unflavored Optimum Nutrition Any Whey Protein
Frozen strawberries (without sugar) to make it the thickness you like. (I get the sliced ones in a large bag from Sam's Club and throw in a couple handfuls which makes it really thick, but you could use less)

It is really very delicious and refreshing.

During strawberry season you can cut up the strawberries yourself (or leave them whole) and just pop them into your freezer on a cookie sheet until they freeze up and then transfer tham to a plastic bag/container)

Good luck you (and hello to all my old buddies on this list!)