Question:
I am 7 days out and am will need to be on liguids for another week. In the afternoon

until bedtime my stomach feels like I am hungry.I am probably getting only 75 calories a day and that is scarey. I'm afraid my body will shut down.    — PAULA B. (posted on June 5, 2002)

June 4, 2002
My surgeon suggested drinking the liquid protein drinks like CarbAdvantage or Atkins. If you could sip a couple of them throughout the day, it would provide you with plenty of protein and more than 75 calories. Check with your surgeon and see if it's an option for you.
   — San

June 4, 2002
When I was on liquids, I would drain the broth off of soups and drink that, saving the rest for the family. Especially the chunky soups, they tasted great, and made me feel like I was "eating " something. Campbells french onion tasted great too.
   — Charlene B.

June 5, 2002
On liquids, my dr allowed anything that could go thru a strainer. I pureed chicken soup, made fruit smoothies, etc. You'd be surprised what will go thru there! Also, I ate sf popsicles and sf/ff frozen yogurt bars. You are right, you do need to be taking in SOMETHING! A couple of protein drinks I could tolerate: CarbSolutions in cappuccino and chocolate and AdvantEdge in strawberry and chocolate. How about no sugar added carnation instant breakfast? My dr also allowed cream of wheat made according to the baby recipe on the box--as long as it didn't stick to the spoon, I could have it. Just because you are on liquids doesn't mean you can't get creative with it. Just no chunks!
   — ctyst

June 5, 2002
You could try some yougurt sf/ff or milk. How about some protein shakes? Proteinex is nasty tasting but only 8 Tbls\day gives 60 gms of protein a day. Beef broth, chicken broth. Maybe running a cream soup through a blender and straining it. As always these are only sugestions before doing anything call your DR. --- Good Luck
   — Robert L.

June 5, 2002
I agree with the other posters about yogurt, no sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast (if you can tolerate milk) and I would suggest trying V8 Juice. It's full of good nutrients and I lived on it while I was on liquids. It's much more filling and satisfying that other liquids. It must have worked because I lost 30 pounds in 12 days. I am now six months post-op and have lost 166+ pounds. Good luck.
   — Patty_Butler

June 5, 2002
I lived on SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, Light Yogurt and Cream of Chicken soup when I first came home. It started of where I could only handle a 1/2 a CIB or about a tablespoon of yogurt at a time. I always did well with the soup though. I could easily get in a 1/4 cup at a time. I think I tried the soup around day 10. I bought the condensed type and added skim milk to it. Once you can start with cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, etc you will notice a big difference in how long you stay full. Good Luck!
   — pam29922

June 5, 2002
I used and still use the Knox Nutra Joint drink. You mix it in 4-8oz of water. It is sugar free, high in protein and tastes pretty good.
   — ZZ S.

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