Day 2 of clear liquids is at least going better than Day 1 so far. I'm much more prepared today than I was yesterday...in addition to my protein shakes, I brought some fat free broth for lunch, crystal light, apple-cranberry juice and some fruit slices to flavor my water. I also went to GNC yesterday and got some much-needed new protein powder. Walking in, I was afraid that the only one there to assist me would be this muscled-out bro, but to my delight it was a super helpful and friendly woman. I told her what I needed and she totally knew her stuff, and directed me to exactly the right thing. It was on sale, too...buy 1, get 1 half off, and came with a free blender bottle. WIN.
Soooo anyway, I definitely can't wait for post-op Week 2, when I can have pudding, yogurt, milk and blended soups. Those things have never sounded more delicious. Especially right now, when my brain is telling me how hungry it is, even though I'm taking in enough to keep me nourished and not *actually* hungry. Head hunger is the worst! I made some sugar-free jello jigglers yesterday just so I could have something to chew, and that does help.
For all of you that have already gone through the clear liquids phase, what was your favorite thing to eat/drink??? Inquiring minds (specifically, mine) want to know!
Have a lovely day!
-Mon
Sugar Free and Edy's No Sugar Added Popsicles! They saved me!!!! Seriously, I was eating like a box every other day.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I've blocked it out (totally possible) but I don't remember having to do "clear" liquids. After surgery I ate Stage 1 baby foods - fruits were best, as long as they were chilled well. I ate a lot of tomato soup, too. I also drank a lot of Crystal Light Peach Mango Green Tea. :) (And thanks for your comments on my bloggety blog.)
ReplyDeleteI only had to do clear liquids for one day before the surgery. I didn't like any of them. Well, the SF Jell-O and popsicles were OK, but I was dying for something more savory, and I am not a fan of broth by itself. Just keep reminding yourself it's just for a short time, and you ought to drop weight quickly while you're doing it!
ReplyDeleteI tolerate the broth really well, and I think it's because most everything else I get to eat is cold/sweet. It's nice to have something salty & warm that I can sip from a spoon. I know I'll get tired of it but for now it's at least better than the shakes...more soul-satisfying, at least.
DeleteThe overly sweet stuff was what I got sick of during the liquids phase. Sugar-free posicles are nice, but eventually, you definitely want salt. I did miso soup. It's salty and brothy and low calorie. I got the concentrate on the asian food aisle at the grocery store. It's not super filling. But few liquids are. Good luck!
DeleteKay, that is such a great idea...I LOVE miso soup. And it will be a nice change from chicken & beef. Thanks :)
DeleteI struggled with head hunger the WORST on day 3...Just know that I am rooting for you! It will all be worth it in the end!!!
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