Welcome! I would suggest that you take advantage of this time to try out different protein powders to see what you like. I bought a variety of sample packets and then bought what I liked. I also stocked up on sugar-free jello and sugar free popsicles for times when I wanted to chew something. Also find some high quality broth, or make your own.

I was allowed to eat vegetables. Are you allowed to eat anything?

Good luck! You've come to the right place.

I found that broth made the stomach pains go away and it seemed to satisfy me a little longer. Two weeks is a long time, I only had to do one week with a very lite evening meal. No fat, or carbs. The last two days was strictly liquid.

As for the vitamins, I found some gummy multi vitamin that works well, you can chew them easily, and calcium citrate I ordered from Bariatric Advantage on line. They come in a variety of flavors and taste kind of like candy. I can swallow small pills, so take Biotin twice per day with water. I also take sub-lingual Vitamin B-12 once per week along with Vitamin D.
My surgery center gave me a list of tried and true vitamins and protein shakes.
Hope this gives you some ideas =)

I was on a liquid only diet for two weeks prior to my surgery(July 3). I actually was just moved on to soft foods at the beginning of this week. I can say I tried TONS of protein shakes and found some that I like. I found the Atkins vanilla with some decaf instant coffee added made for a nice latte flavor. Somebody else mentioned the Body Fortress (Walmart) chocolate peanut butter is great...but I never find it in store. For a break from the milky based shakes, Syntrax Nectar isn't bad. I like the crystal sky (fruit punch) and fuzzy navel (peach). I also have their Latte, but I add more coffee to it because it is very sweet, in my opinion.
As for vitamins, my dr told me the best multi vitamin are simply the Flintstones Complete. Pre-surgery it was one a day, post it is two a day (breakfast and dinner). I also take calcium citrate, but have yet to find a chewable I like. (My dr also says NO gummy vitamins.) I also take a B-12 lozenge and a vitamin D gel cap once a week. With the exception if the vit D, all are chewable/lozenges, so they were good before and after surgery.
Good luck! And welcome!

No, I'm an not allowed to eat any foods at all. And my protein has to be whey protein. I have tried a few, I guess the whole idea of liquids for 14 days is scarier then the surgery... Lol. Thank you for the tips and vitamin suggestions.

The two weeks sounds scary, but you can do it. Remember you can drink as much as and as often as you like. After a couple of days you won't be hungry.
As far as the vitamins, I take Centrum Adult Chewable. Part of your journey will be to gradually change your eating habits. You will eat healthier and will get some of what you need from that,. Your Dr. will keep track of your levels and tell you what to take. Good luck to you as you start this journey, it is going to be amazing! Wait till you see yourself in 6 months, and then a year! WOW!!!

I can't comment on the liquid diet. I didn't have to do that.

As for vitamins I use "Bariatric Fusion", I don't need to take any other supplements. In fact I just had lab work done on Monday and all my levels are normal. Bariatric vitamins are made specifically for our new anatomy. Over the counter childrens vitamins don't have everything we need and you'll need to take additional supplements.

Shelley

I did a 10 day liquid diet but it wasn't just clear liquids. I could have ff cream based soup, so tomato soup was my go-to. Are you allowed to use any fruit in smoothies? I made a few that were in a recipe book given to me by my dietician. Just 5 frozen strawberries, 1/4 greek yogurt, some vanilla protein powder, 2 tsp sf jello cheesecake and some ice. I also added milk to make it thinner. I am 11 days post-op and I think the liquid diet really prepared me for the week-long liquid diet afterwards. The first couple days of liquid are rough but it gets better. Kim

Hello!! Liquid diet, mine was like Joys (same surgeon).... I was able to have a lite dinner.... Several people here will tell you the hardest part of this thing is the preop liquid diet :) :) Just stay strong and muscle you way thru....

As for vitamins, here is what I take:

Liquid calcium citrate, blueberry flavored. I bought mine at Fred Meyers. I take 2 tbsp a day, usually mix it into one of my drinks. I take it in the afternoon as I am not suppose to take it within 2 hrs of my other vitamins.

In the AM I take 2 centrum chewables. I am glad I have the chewables cause crushing up the regular ones after surgery probably taste like a donkeys butt, like my other pills do!

I crush up and add to applesauce (I am only 6 days post op) my biotin and my D3 along with my BP meds. All of which taste like a donkeys butt, but I take them anyways.

On Sundays I take B12, sublingual... I have a reminder set in my phone so I don't forget!

As I mentioned, I am day 6 post op and have gotten mine in every day since I've been home from hospital :)

Don't feel bad for reaching out! I too feel I am strong and capable.... but needing support from others is not a sign of weakness... Independence, sure it is good! But interdependence is even better!

Hope to 'see' you around!
Becca ~

Wondering just exactly how Becca knows what a donkey's butt tastes like?.....

I remember the crushed pills and liquid potassium. I think donkey butt would taste better~!

Yes Becca, the donkey butt must be a most unforgettable taste...lol!!

I consider myself very independent, but this support group is invaluable! It is always nice to know you are not alone in what is going on through your journey.

I take the bariatric fusion vits. $25 a month, chewable and other than tasting a tad sweet, they are not bad. And as mentioned before they are complete and designed for wls patients.

The pre diet is the hard part. Nothing to curb your hunger and it feels like it lasts forever. Lots of sf jello and broth. Also protein shakes that are water based. Sleeping through it helps if possible. :) venting on here also helps. Lol. We have all been there, or will be there.