Vitamins, Water and Protein Shakes OH MY!!!

[JennyB]

Hey all,

I am 2 weeks out from my surgery... Just trying to get those damn ducks in a row! I have purchased Unflavored Bariatric Fusion Meal Replacement and Chocolate Mousse, Bariatric Fusion Chewable Complete Vitamins, Protein Low Carb Chicken Soup Mix, and Hot Chocolate. Am I good or should I purchase anything else? I have also purchased cases of Propel Zero and water.

[mandyjdc]

Sounds good to me! It is very overwhelming at first. It took me a couple of weeks of trial and error to get a routine down. I found that having a variety of drink options helped me out. I got pre made protein shakes in several flavors, fruit flavored powders to use in water, unflavored protein powder to put in sugar free puddings, cream of wheat, jello. I also used the unflavored to make protein ice pops. Crush (the soda company) makes sugar free soda flavored powders you can mix in water. I just added some protein powder to a serving of soda flavored water, poured it into Ziplock ice pop tubes, freeze, and enjoy!

[Christie13]

I wouldn't go overboard since your tastes may change post op. I know I couldn't stand sweet flavors for a while post op. I got by initially on creamed soups made with nonfat milk, nonfat lattes, hot tea, and sugar free popsicles.