2 days post op, advice please

Hi Charlotte, I’m 9 days liquids and I was the same but the meal shakes filled me up to be fair, but I had tomato n Bazil cup of soup which seam to do the trick, also yogurt smooth with no bits help also hope this helps

bev xx

Hi Charlotte

The swelling plays havoc with the tastebuds and it is so crazy how you lose your appetite following surgery.  During this time it is about trying to get through the day the best you can trying to hit a good level of hydration and nutrition (even though you may not feel like taking much in at all)

I made this soup the other day – Broccoli, cheese and potatoes

It was delish and pretty balanced soup as far as soups go

• Broccoli  (have used both, fresh or frozen – both work the same). steamed or boiled till soft
• 2 potatoes –  cubed and boiled and mashed. (you could buy ready made mash I’m sure would do the same)
• 2 chicken oxo
• milk to thin down (Could add a soup or 2 or marvel to this to boost the protein)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• All mixed together and then add cheese (I have used different cheeses along the way – grated mature cheddar, fresh parmesan) what ever works for you – sprinkle in slow and stir

Use additional milk or water to thin down if required

Its so wholesome and defo does have more a savoury flavour if you are fed up of all the sweet and flavoured milkshakes

Remember to use a teaspoon and sip slowly – I have batched this up in the freezer and it has always been fine too xx

Don’t forget to have a look through the liquid recipes, there might be something on there that tickles the tastebuds xx

https://bandboozled.co.uk/section/the-kitchen/liquid-recipes/page/3/

It can take awhile to get used to how the band feels – as long as you take small sips and rest between each sip you should be fine. 😃

Hi Charlotte, I still every time I eat am shocked at how little I need to fill up and its been 18 months.  Suppose I am still that greedy person in my head who really wants to eat more than I physically can now LOL Thank god!   Just listen to your body and stop when you get the signal, pushing it will only make you feel discomfort and this than last ages 🙁 xxxxxxxxx