Full Liquids -Alumni post suggestions here - Newbies get info here

[Massey2007]

Try mixing some jelly or peanut butter into vanilla yogurt - no chunky fruit and just that extra little yum taste.

[KennetteW]

The Unjury Chicken Flavor Soup is pretty good. 21 Grams of protein per serving. It tastes a lot like cup of noodles without all the noodles in it.

[Unlvrn]

Lots of great ideas here. Thanks you guys can't wait to make some soups.

[ironhorse215]

I really love your avatar.

[ironhorse215]

That was for Dociceit

[DebbieNTexas]

Glad to read about the unflavored whey protein powder. I am going to GNC now. My husband had the surgery on the 19th and is just not getting enough protein. I thought he Atkins Advantage low sugar and carbs would do it. He just can't drink enough to get enough. He's weak, drained and I'm really worried. He already went back in the hospital because of dizziness, weakness and losing too much blood from his drains. Now back home and doing the same. They said something about an eggnog recipe with egg beaters, but I can't find it. Do any of you drink this? Otherwise I guess I will start adding the protein powder to soups, crystal light drinks, what else......yogart, cottage cheese? He supposed to be full liquids until tomorrow (would be 2 weeks). I'm really scared.

[hooverkm58]

Flat Diet A&W with vanilla protein powder would be great too and no caffeine! Thanks for the tip!

[vickybeads]

Found this website for pureed meals:

Recipes for Pureed Meals - Breakfast, Fruit and Yogurt Blends

Recipes for Pureed Meals - Breakfast, Fruit and Yogurt Blends

A number of medical and dental conditions require special care to ensure complete and balanced nutrition while maintaining a soft diet. Information follows to help guide your choices.

While you are having difficulty chewing or swallowing, use these recipes for preparing pureed meals . They can be the basis for developing your own recipes. Be creative! You can puree almost any food. Serve foods attractively and try a variety of herbs and seasonings. Do not limit yourself to plan foods and milkshakes. Experiment and enjoy!

Here's a sample recipe:

Bacon and Eggs

2 slices bacon, cooked
2 soft cooked eggs
½ cup slice buttered toast
1 cup warm milk

Put bacon in blender. Blend into small pieces. Add eggs, potatoes and toast, and continue blending. Add milk and blend until smooth. Yield: 1 serving

Hmmmmmmmm........

Victoria

"Do not take the advice of those old sages and wait until you can "walk confidently in the direction of your dreams". If you do, you'll never take the first step. Instead, leap and learn to fly on the way down, (And for heaven's sake, don't wait until you lose ten pounds!). Now is the time to jump in with both feet...arms flailing, hair flying, and screaming at the top of your lungs, "I CAN DO THIS!" You don't have to believe it...you just have to do it. So don't wait a minute longer. Start now!" Suzy Toronto

[ThisGirl]

When I go to full liquids am I supposed to continue just drinking one ounce at a time??

[vickybeads]

You have to experiment with the amount your sleeve can handle at one time. I'm 4 weeks out and still sipping constantly. If I take a big gulp, my sleeve lets me know with a little nausea.

Everyone is different, just take it slow.

[JennHug]

The Metabolic Research Center has great products: protein get packs you can easily add to bottled water on the go, high protein broths, shakes, puddings, etc. They taste great and when you are completely off sugar, they taste almost too sweet. But they are all carb free.

[JennHug]

Glad to read about the unflavored whey protein powder. I am going to GNC now. My husband had the surgery on the 19th and is just not getting enough protein. I thought he Atkins Advantage low sugar and carbs would do it. He just can't drink enough to get enough. He's weak, drained and I'm really worried. He already went back in the hospital because of dizziness, weakness and losing too much blood from his drains. Now back home and doing the same. They said something about an eggnog recipe with egg beaters, but I can't find it. Do any of you drink this? Otherwise I guess I will start adding the protein powder to soups, crystal light drinks, what else......yogart, cottage cheese? He supposed to be full liquids until tomorrow (would be 2 weeks). I'm really scared.

Have you gone to Eggbeaters.com?? I have been eating those eggs for two years now. The website may have what you need, or at least a phone number you can call....

[ScarlettO]

Victoria,
Thank you for sharing that quote by Suzy Toronto!!! I have just printed it and stuck it to every surface I could possibly look at in a day!!!

[vickybeads]

I have a whole calendar for 2013 with at least one a month. I found her calendars last year at a car wash gift shop and fell in love with her wit, wisdom and sense of humour.

Here's another one from January and I think it's appropriate for all of us who have gone through, are going through or are scheduled to go through WLS:

Life Is All About How You Handle Plan B

Plan A is always my first choice. You know, the one where everything works out to be "happily ever after". But more often than not, I find myself dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version where nothing goes as it should. It's at this point the real test of my character comes in...Do I sink or do I swim? Do I wallow in self-pity and play the victim or simply shift gears and make the best of the situation? The choice is mine. After all...life is all about how you handle Plan B. Suzy Toronto 2013 Calendar "Life Is All About How You Handle Plan B"

[DomiJ]

I found a new protein drink. (I dont know if anyone has posted this one)

Its called New Whey Liquid Protein. I like it because I am SO tired of the milky protein drinks, AND its only 3.8oz!!! which makes it easier to consume for us sleevers!!!

42 grams of protein. 0 fat 0 sugar 2 carbs. Gluten, lactose, and caffeine free!

There are 6 flavors and its a tad bit syrupy. I mix about an ounce of icy water with it to cut that. But its way easier to drink than the big 8-12 ounces of a protein shake.

I also use it to make Jell-o!
New Whey Liq Protein 42 Fruit by New Whey Nutrition - Buy New Whey Liq Protein 42 Fruit 12 Shots at the Vitamin Shoppe