GERD surgery

nottheusual · 04-17-2012, 03:45 PM

I am having surgery for GERD and can only have liquids for two weeks. Any suggestions?

CarolynF · 04-17-2012, 04:06 PM

Oh..Is this a big surgery? One of the men at work many years ago had the hiatal hernia surgery and it was a big deal.

It depends..You might only be allowed clear liquids, but there is a protein drink that is clear that WLS patients drink. Of course, protein shakes are the best choice to get your extra protein in.

Good luck.

nottheusual · 04-18-2012, 03:50 AM

It's actually a incision-less procedure, so it's not a big deal. It does not have to be clear liquids, just liquids. I'm just not crazy about most of the protein shakes so if anybody knows of a good one, that would be helpful. Thanks!

locarblady · 04-18-2012, 04:29 AM

I drink the Slim Fast Low Carb chocolate shakes every morning - 20 gms. of protein and 2 net carbs. I love the flavor - much nicer than the Atkins shakes or any of the others I've tried. Keeps me satisfied for several hours!

Good luck with your surgery!

FatCat · 04-18-2012, 05:05 AM

Vodka
Burbon
Scotch
Rum

Might not be what your Dr. would recommend, but they'll keep you from stressing about the surgery!

clackley · 04-18-2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FatCat

Vodka
Burbon
Scotch
Rum

Might not be what your Dr. would recommend, but they'll keep you from stressing about the surgery!

You are a funny guy, Fatcat!!

I was going to suggest the obvious, soup. But there are so many different types you could make. My all time fav is celeriac (celery root) but any # such as broccoli, cauliflower, egg drop and on and on......Good luck with your surgery!

Doug K · 04-18-2012, 06:14 AM

Yesterday, I saw a smoothie recipe that included 1/2 - 1 avocado. I haven't tried it, but if you are counting net carbs, it may be a good way to get more fat. Per USDA, one avocado = 320 calories, 30 g fat, 4 g protein, 17 g carbs - 13 g fiber for 4 net g carbs. The other LC ingredients were almond milk (.6 net g carbs/cup) and a couple tbsp of almond butter (3 net g carbs/tbsp).

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04-17-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,827 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Oh..Is this a big surgery? One of the men at work many years ago had the hiatal hernia surgery and it was a big deal. It depends..You might only be allowed clear liquids, but there is a protein drink that is clear that WLS patients drink. Of course, protein shakes are the best choice to get your extra protein in. Good luck.

04-18-2012, 03:50 AM	#3
nottheusual Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 4 Gallery: nottheusual	It's actually a incision-less procedure, so it's not a big deal. It does not have to be clear liquids, just liquids. I'm just not crazy about most of the protein shakes so if anybody knows of a good one, that would be helpful. Thanks!

04-18-2012, 04:29 AM	#4
locarblady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 587 Gallery: locarblady	I drink the Slim Fast Low Carb chocolate shakes every morning - 20 gms. of protein and 2 net carbs. I love the flavor - much nicer than the Atkins shakes or any of the others I've tried. Keeps me satisfied for several hours! Good luck with your surgery!

04-18-2012, 05:05 AM	#5
FatCat Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where they hate the Wolverines Posts: 6,265 Gallery: FatCat WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct. '99	Vodka Burbon Scotch Rum Might not be what your Dr. would recommend, but they'll keep you from stressing about the surgery!

04-18-2012, 06:14 AM	#7
Doug K Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 934 Gallery: Doug K Stats: 229/182/140; goal: 30" waist (5'4" tall) WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: April 2011	Yesterday, I saw a smoothie recipe that included 1/2 - 1 avocado. I haven't tried it, but if you are counting net carbs, it may be a good way to get more fat. Per USDA, one avocado = 320 calories, 30 g fat, 4 g protein, 17 g carbs - 13 g fiber for 4 net g carbs. The other LC ingredients were almond milk (.6 net g carbs/cup) and a couple tbsp of almond butter (3 net g carbs/tbsp).