Question:
What can I drink that will help me feel full?

My surgery date is 3-24-10. I am on two weeks liquid die. My question is what can I drink that will stop me from my hunger pangs? I am drinking water,broth,juice,slim fast,Popsicles and taking all my vitamins etc. I am open for any suggestions. Thanks Butch    — eaglelover1949 (posted on March 13, 2010)

March 13, 2010
Have you tried a protein powder rather than the sugar loaded juices? The sugar in the juice will cause a nice sugar high and then a crash that just makes you crave and hunger more and faster too! Protein will keep you satisfied longer without spikes in blood sugar!! Hope that helps
   — .Anita R.

March 13, 2010
I drank Syntrax Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle protein drink. You can buy it at GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe. It's yummy, especially made with tap water as hot as you can get it. It tasts like hot chocolate. And with this product, I don't notice an unpleasant taste. I also loved the Oh Yeah vanilla and chocolate ready-to-drink shakes....but they're pretty high in calories and higher in fat than I like. And finally....and this may be all in my head.... but I felt like warm drinks made me feel fuller longer than cold drinks. So, even now, one year out, I run my tapwater until it's as hot as I can get it, and then use it to make up a bottle of Crystal Light (with fiber - good for keeping you regular). And the more you drink, the more full you'll feel. I also found a recipe in my VitaMix book for a spinach soup that was absolutely delicious. I checked with my registered dietician (the one who works with my surgeon), and she said it was okay to drink it as long as it was smooth and not lumpy or chunky. Well, you may or may not know that a VitaMix will actually liquify AND cook a soup like that, and I really loved it. AND, it made me very full.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

March 13, 2010
I had to get away from slim fast early on. Even before my surgery because I found the calories to be high (even the low carb) compared to the protein it offered. I LOVE EAS powdered protein whey. With a cup of milk I get 32+ g protein and just about 200 calories! I am full for hours. I went thru a lot of protein powders and mixes to find this one. I like it because it dissolves easily and is thin and easy to drink. Even a year later I am still drinking @ on shake a day. Good Luck...liquid diet was tough. I am maintaining and look back at that stage...keep up the good work..Kimberly
   — kfgates

March 15, 2010
I found that Muscel Milk works really great, mixed with water, its Zero Lactose and the new Muscel Milk is 33% less fat the the original. There is only 150 cal. compared to 170 cal. of the orignal. Total Carbs 8g.Sugar 2g. Protein 16g. I add 1/2 bananna, try it, it pops your body into doing what you need it to first thing in the morning. I also comes in Liq. form as well as powder, comes in 2 flavors. Try it you'll like it.
   — azdarlin

March 16, 2010
I love Gold Standard Protein Powder (Vanilla Ice-Crean flavor)mixed with 8 oz of soy milk. It fills me right up and gives me a portion of my protein requirement. You can find it at GNC. 120 calories and 25g of protein and no after taste. Mix it with fruit also (berries)
   — hubbyshoney

March 16, 2010
protein protein protein
   — sismargie

March 16, 2010
"Oh Yeah" the banana flavor is great! I found it in the cooler at the Vitamin Shop. They also sell it be the case.
   — Joyousjillian