Smoothies?

[janellody]

Can you have well blended smoothies on the "creamy soup" portion of the post-op diet? I do love creamy soups and can't wait until I get them, but sometimes I might want something fruity instead of soupy. So, do you guys know if smoothies are ok?

[bogiesmom]

Totally okay. The rule of thumb on the liquids phase (per fill doctors at OCC) is that if you can drink it through a straw you can have it.

[janellody]

Awesome, thanks!

[MyNext30Years]

Awesome, thanks!

Hi there! I was banded a couple of days after you were - we almost did dinner together the day after your surgery, but you weren't feeling up to it! What day are you starting the creamy soups? The paperwork says 7-10 days (I think) but Dr. Miranda circled the 10 days. Just curious.

[MyNext30Years]

By the way, how are you feeling? Better, I hope! I've been doing ok except for yesterday - the day we left. I woke up nauseous and threw up - I think it might have been a combo of not eating/drinking enough broth the day before and chugging too quickly. Starting to feel hungry tonight.

[janellody]

Yeah, creamy soups are day 7-11, she circled 11 on mine, too. I would LOVE to wait until day 11, but don't know if I will be able to. I almost had some today (today is day 7 for me) but I somehow made it without having any. Today was really hard and I am hoping that when I get back to work tomorrow it will be a little easier. My plan is to start cream soups on Wednesday, which is day 10 for me. Let's hope I can make it... I am dying for something with substance.

[JaJ]

I think we aren't supposed to use straws in the beginning though - you might suck in air. You should double check.

[bogiesmom]

Yah, I was metaphorically speaking for those who do not know...

[janellody]

What I don't understand is the first thing they gave me was a capri-sun, and that uses a straw. I had 3 of those after surgery, and THEY gave them to me, so I was thinking straws must not be TOO bad...

[janellody]

I had also messaged Dr. Miranda at one point about smoothies and here is her response -- "Yes fruit smoothies will not hurt your band bbuuuttt they are high in calories so just have a little bit!

Dr. Miranda"

Just so everyone knows!

[Kimmy in MD]

I still drink smoothies and use it as a meal replacement. Many smoothies are highly caloric but some smoothies like those at Smoothie King and Robek's have more controlled calories. Both of those places provide all the nutritional information for every smoothie they make and I usually have them add a protien boost to it. At Robek's the 24 oz (this is huge to me) is about 400 calories. They go down great and are healthy too.

Kim

[bogiesmom]

I still drink smoothies and use it as a meal replacement. Many smoothies are highly caloric but some smoothies like those at Smoothie King and Robek's have more controlled calories. Both of those places provide all the nutritional information for every smoothie they make and I usually have them add a protien boost to it. At Robek's the 24 oz (this is huge to me) is about 400 calories. They go down great and are healthy too.

Kim

Great point Kim! When I was attending the WW meetings before becoming an on-line member I would stop by Robecks afterwards on Sunday mornings and treat myself to the 16 ounce peach smoothie w/ a boost for 170 calories. I LOVE how Robecks has the nutritional value of all their smoothies right by the counter.

Whether you buy your smoothies from a chain, bottled or make them yourself there are so many low calorie alternative out there to choose from. Just be aware and start reading lables for peice of mind. Oh! Also pay attention to serving size as many bottled smoothies may have more then one serving.