Just found out I have to do liquids for 17 days...

Because my doctor is out of town on what would be my 11th day (the day I should have my follow-up) and will be gone for a few days. Ugh....so frustrating. Anyone have any suggestions on how to "spice up" a liquid diet?! I'm pretty sure by day 11 I'm gonna be over it....

Why can't you go ahead and start mushies?  You should be able to progress your diet even if he's on vacation.  Doesn't he/she have a partner you can see?

Aren't you with Gornichec?  When it's time for you to start mushies call and talk to Tiffany and tell her how you're feeling.  She should be able to tell you whether or not you can start mushies. 

Go to the health food store and buy yourself some Pacific soups-they come in little cartons and their cream of isnt really cream but pureed vegetables.  So, they have fiber and are easy to digest.  Then spice the holy crud out of them.

My recent favorite-sweet potato soup to which I add a hefty load of paprika and garlic.  (I love sweet savory flavors).  A shot of lime would be pretty nice too.

V-8 or someone makes those carton soups as well and you can get them in the grocery store.  The squash soup is just a bland base that you can spice up to suit you.  Cilantro and basil work well in it (but I could put cilantro and basil on a cow turd and be happy).

Sorry if that's too crude. 

If you are with Dr. G sometimes he does that.  He left me on liquids for a month on purpose.  I'm not a good listener and I started on mushies as my papers said to though.  I wish looking back I had stuck it out a little longer on liquids.  I might have increased my weight loss.  But I cant change it now.  If its only because he is on vacation then call his Nutritionist.  She may be able to advise you.
I know it feels like the liquids will go on forever but I promise time will go by so fast!  I'm already almost 6 months out and I can't believe how quickly the time went!
Oh, Congrats on your surgery!  I hope you have a wonderful journey!

I would suggest calling Tiffany..dont see why you have to wait cause he's on vacation.
THANK GOD!!! that I didnt have to wait but I chose to go another week on liquids....
my bit of advise is use davinci syrups ....I also took tomato soup added protein powder and taco seasonings to it...

Thanks guys for the advice. Yes, I am with Dr. Gornichec so I may just call Tiffany.

I was talking to my mom (i think I've mentioned before that she's a nurse & has also had RNY) and shd brought up a good point though, that essentially everything happens for a reason. Her point to this was that I may just want to stick it out...We'll see

 Here is some ideas for broth besides Deb's....I like her's better!

Ideas for the liquid broth stage:
Remember there are many types of broth's and bullions. I went to the asian market and found all kinds besides just chicken and beef.    Remember you need a real good strainer for these ideas After simmering, let the mixture sit, to fuse the flavors and vitamins. I kept a container to put the left over veggies in to use when I make a soup for the mushie stage....I am not wasting anything! lol Its in my freezer.
You can also add unflavored Whey protein to any soup to give it a creamier texture.  

Beef Broth          
Chopped onions (to make an onion soup)          
Green peppers and chopped onions         
Green onions for a different onion taste         
Carrots/ celery/ onions          
A shot of soy sauce and a small amount of wasabi paste           
A shot of Whorchestershire          
Chopped cabbage/onions,celery/carrots No tomatoes without asking your doctor...We can't at WW.

Chicken Broth         
Add some poultry seasoning, chopped celery and carrots

Shrimp broth/ It's not fishy tasting like you would think...It has a bisque type flavor             Old Bay Use any fresh veggies you like or enjoy to flavor the broth for the vitamins but this has to be strained very well to be free of particles.

I guess liquids for 17 days, beats ice chips for 3 weeks like my husband.  But tonight he ate thinly sliced roast beef and diced peaches!! Yeah

should I add protein powder to my soup?  There isn't much protein in the cream soup.  I know I should stress too much the first few weeks while I'm relearning how to eat, just want to make sure I keep up my protien so I will keep up my energy as much as possible.

***less than a month to go*** YEAH!