Starting Creamy Soups tomorrow

[leahsmom1027]

I'm starting on creamy soups tomorrow and I was wondering if I'm not supposed to drink liquids 30 mins before and 1 hour after. Are creamy soups considered "solids"? Even though I know there not solids...I'm just confused. I am drinking water constantly and when I don’t I feel dehydrated.

[CindyLou]

I went ahead and starting "praciticing" the no liquids while eating thing when I started soups just to start and get used to it.

[JazzyJude]

Hi leahsmom,

Like CindyLou, I too had 'practice' by keeping the regular drinks separate from when I had my soups. READ your paperwork you've received from your doctor/nutritionist at the time of your surgery. They have specific guidelines you should follow and may have changed since I've been there in October. Here is the guideline I had from OCC:

For the first 21 days post op, effectionally known as 'Bandster Hell', you don't have to worry about how much you are drinking, as you are pretty much 'drinking' all the time, whether it's broth, water, tea, drinkable yogurt, protein shakes, creamy soups, etc. Also there is no calorie counting during this time.

Stage 3, the 'creamy soup' (stage 1, preop diet and stage 2, the 7 days of 'clear liquid') is from day 8 thru 21. The creamy soup stage is where you would continue drinking your protein water, Crystal Lite, tea, etc, and having 1/2 cups of creamy soups, as many time you want during the day. Meaning, drink a 1/2 cup now and then have some water, then if you are still hungry, have another 1/2 cup of same soup or a different kind.

You are still healing from surgery and the warmth of the soup would help you plus satisfy you throughout the day, as it is just a little bit thicker than broth.

Remember, during this creamy soup stage, if you can't drink it through a straw, you can't have it. Soup is to have no lumps or chuncks and there is NO blending either by using a blender, Magic Bullet, juicer, or a food processor. Reason being is the air "fluffs" in the products and you'd be drinking air bubbles, which causes gas bubbles...which we don't need any more than we already had from surgery!

Hope this helps a bit...good luck!

[Eclipse]

Hi eveyone, I was banded Dec.11th. This forum has been so helpful, I find my self

logging in everyday to read everyone's experiences, they have been very helpful.

I am on the creamy soup stage, can anyone tell me if soy milk is OK. Dr Miranda said

non dairy creamer for coffee, but was not sure about Soy milk. I love sugar free Chai's

and was not sure if i could use that.

[JazzyJude]

Hi eveyone, I was banded Dec.11th. This forum has been so helpful, I find my self

logging in everyday to read everyone's experiences, they have been very helpful.

I am on the creamy soup stage, can anyone tell me if soy milk is OK. Dr Miranda said

non dairy creamer for coffee, but was not sure about Soy milk. I love sugar free Chai's

and was not sure if i could use that.

Congrats and Welcome to Bandland too Eclipse! Oh yes, soy milk is fine...

[jhawkchick75]

Silly question I have about soy milk...does it taste like regular milk? I've been curious to buy it, but hate to buy something and then not like it. One of my biggest issues is I drink way too much milk. I know that doesn't sound like a problem but the calories really add up. Also, i'm allergic to milk but I love it so much I drink it anyway and just suffer.

So for any of you that drink soy, what have your experiences been and what does it taste like?

[JazzyJude]

Silly question I have about soy milk...does it taste like regular milk? I've been curious to buy it, but hate to buy something and then not like it. One of my biggest issues is I drink way too much milk. I know that doesn't sound like a problem but the calories really add up. Also, i'm allergic to milk but I love it so much I drink it anyway and just suffer.

So for any of you that drink soy, what have your experiences been and what does it taste like?

Shelby ~ no question is silly if you don't know it, you silly girl! LOL I tried it for the first time about a month ago and was totally surprised in the taste. It's creamier and real good. You will really need to taste it. They have pint size, so you won't waste any and if you don't like it 'straight up', mix it in your foods or cereal.

Enjoy!

[determination]

I started creamy soups today, protein drink, etc. I am day 11. I guess what everyone is saying is that I don't have to worry about how many times I have something to drink, meaning full liquids? Do I need to be conscious of the caloric intake and is it okay to still keep drinking the diluted juices? I find this all very confusing, I haven't read how much a day a person can have.

By the way, did you know that on the large containers of powdered (plain) creamer, there is a recipe for making it into a milk/cream. It does taste really good. My grandmother use to make it for having cereals such as cheerios, zoom, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc. I actually like it. It has a sweeter taste than milk.

[tnm75]

I did. But, truthfully... I wish I had "practiced" more during those 21 days post-op.

Kristy

[tnm75]

I started creamy soups today, protein drink, etc. I am day 11. I guess what everyone is saying is that I don't have to worry about how many times I have something to drink, meaning full liquids? Do I need to be conscious of the caloric intake and is it okay to still keep drinking the diluted juices? I find this all very confusing, I haven't read how much a day a person can have.

By the way, did you know that on the large containers of powdered (plain) creamer, there is a recipe for making it into a milk/cream. It does taste really good. My grandmother use to make it for having cereals such as cheerios, zoom, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc. I actually like it. It has a sweeter taste than milk.

No limits on liquids during your 21 day post-op. Nor is there any calorie counting. However, on creamy soups. I'd suggest only eating a half cup at a sitting. If your hungry 30 minutes later, eat some more.

Kristy

[determination]

Kristy, Thank you, I am really puzzled why we don't have to worry about the caloric intake. Shouldn't we be wanting to lose at this time also? I must say I don't really find myself getting hungry, it usually gets to me at night when I am tired.

Like yesterday when I cooked this great dinner for everyone and had no temptations until later in the evening when I was so tired. The pumpkin pie kept calling me. When my 7yr old grandson wanted me to help him with getting a piece of pie, I asked my hubby to get it for him. He questioned why he had to do it. I told him rather snappy, that did he want me to eat a piece of pie.

You seem to be so bubbly all of the time. I so commend you on your attitude! Around others I put on a face of doing just fine. But let me tell you, I have 9 days to go and counting (and I mean counting). Did you feel this way toward the end of your 21 days?

Anne