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Post Op milkshakes

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joanne40211
joanne40211

Hi

The main thing I was dreading was being sick, it would be so painful. I have been having the shakes/soups for 4 days now but don't fancy them anymore. The thought of taking anoher milkshake makes me feel sick. I am drinking plenty of water - does anyone have any suggestions.

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  • jebo2106
    jebo2106 joanne40211

    Posted

    you can have a bovil drink - or veg boullion drink or a very clear soup I made butternut squash soup which i watered down a lot so it wasnt thick (the way i normally make it)  Least if you make a home made soup it somehow feels better than a tin or packet etc - try some different flavoured cups of tea for a change but unfortunately you have to keep at the thin consistency for those first 2 weeks x 
  • MrsHumphrey
    MrsHumphrey joanne40211

    Posted

    I have noticed a lot of people have a milk diet before and after having their band fitted. I'm lactose intolerant so wouldn't be able to do this. Are there other options?
    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      i think you can substitue milk for almond milk or soya milk - possibley coconut milk.  You will have to discuss with whoever you go with for alternatives but Im sure there will be some x 
    • joanne40211
      joanne40211 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Hi, just to say, I never had a milk diet before the op, just had to have 1000 calories a day for 2 weeks beforehand. Afterwards, you can have the soups instead of the shakes so you won't need to have the milk. You may have to take calcium tablets instead, I'm sure there will also be other alternatives.
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      As for the pre op diet, it depends on the surgeon and each individual patient!
  • jude69
    jude69 joanne40211

    Posted

    My op is tomorrow morning but my daughter has had it done 5 yrs ago - she bought ready made custard jelly and cold coffee latte
    • joanne40211
      joanne40211 jude69

      Posted

      Good luck tomorrow! How much did your daughter lose?
  • jude69
    jude69 joanne40211

    Posted

    She initially lost 10 stone in about 14 months - she stuck for a while but she is down another 3 stone now - she goes to the gym and she looks fantastic.  She is taking me tomorrow, i feel like ive just had my last supper !!! I am under Tooting but op is at St Anthony in Cheam.  My pre op has been low carb, protein and veg so not so bad.
    • joanne40211
      joanne40211 jude69

      Posted

      Wow, your daughter has done amazing! Well at least you know it works. Good luck.
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