Full Liquids 1 more week need variety

It's called lean dessert by aminogem. The # on the jar is 800-673-3727. It has 20 grams of protein in a scoop. The website on the jar is www.bsnonline.net. It's very decadently yummy! Happy day to all. It is so gorgeous here! nancy

It is so weird how different doctors vary on their diets, I was on clear liquids for 5 days, and now only certian protiens for a month, I can't have any veggies or starches, they said it would irritate my pouch. But being on solid food is way better than clear liquids....Good Luck...Erin

Hi Maryann! Hi everyone! I had surgery 12/18 and am on full liquids this week too, moving to pureed food next week. So far my favorites have been - cottage cheese and applesauce (diluted with water, add cinamon) because there is some chewing involved! I have also had some different soups - cream of shrimp, cream of potato - also, chicken with stars (minus the stars) has a good taste and its not thin but not creamy. I have also had yogurt (Dannon lite and fit) and sugar free lo carb hot chocolate. My grocery store has sugar free bomb pops - those are my treat! I want to add fruit etc. to my protein shakes but have been afraid to just yet. I did buy some sugar free syrups with splenda from Cost Plus World Market - they had chocolate, raspberry, caramel, english toffee and hazelnut (don't worry - I didn't buy them all ) Not sure if you have one of those around. If anyone has any good pureed recipes, please let me know! Thanks for the support, Rebecca

Maryann, I had surgery on Dec. 13th. (RNY) I am down to my last week also on the liquid diet. I am really wanting something good to eat/chew.... I miss the spoon!!! I have tired some cream of chicken soup and chicken in stars. I also had a very small bit of peanut butter yesterday just because I wanted some protien and just wanted something small. I have gone to other web sites and most of them said that the liquid diet is for 5 to 7 days after surgery. But, my doctor told me that I needed to be on the liquid diet for 3 weeks. I really don't understand the difference that are out there. We will be there soon.. I am just counting down the days!!!! Good Luck!!!! Ronda

Oh, Peanut Butter sounds great! Did you have it plain or mix in a shake? Regular or low carb - not sure which to buy!! Thanks, Rebecca

Rebecca, I found at HEB in TX Peter Pan Peanut Butter. It was creamy with no added suger. The sugar content is only 2 grams. It is new label that also says Carb Sensitive Diets. I took a small baby spoon full of peanut butter and just took small licks. It was very good. I didn't have to much. But, tonight at the store I also found Campbells cream of Shrimp, cream of onion, and cream of chicken/mushroom soup. So, I am going to try that. The cream of onion has 4 grams of sugar so I am going to only have alittle and add some skim milk to it and see how I do. I am hoping that it works. I am really tired of the chicken broth, beef broth, and cream of chicken. Good luck!!! Let me know if you have any other questions! Ronda

Ronda, Thanks for the tip on the peanut butter, I will look for the Peter Pan kind at our stores in Michigan! I had cream of shrimp soup for dinner today - it was great - hope that you liked it too! Maybe we can have real shrimp... pureed.. next week! Mmm MMm good! Thanks again, Rebecca

Hi Maryann, I just tried another soup I thought I would tell you about - I had to strain it but it was very flavorful. It was the Campbells special recipe kind that is in a big juice box like container, the flavor was Southwestern Corn. I diluted a bit and added unflavored protein powder, it was really good!!

Hello everyone, I was told that the liquid diet had to be anything you could see through. Does Tortilla soup count? Is the Cream of Shrimp Soup clear too? Also, I was wondering about the 5-7 day thing. 5-7 days after surgery or after dismissal from the hospital? My surgeon can't see me until Jan. 4th which is 9 days after my surgery. Do they usually make you go on clear liquids longer than that? I was told a week, but due to the date I can see him, it will be 9 days. My stomach is "grumbling" all the time. I don't necessarily feel hungry, but it feels like hunger grumbles to me. At first I thought it was post surgery rumblings...but they do not seem to be going away. Thoughts?

Th... Yes the liquid diet is pretty much clear. But, in the hosptial I was given Skim Milk and that is not clear. I have to be on a liquid diet for 3 weeks. Some doctors make it 3 weeks while another will say the 5-7 days (Mayo Clinic website also stated the 5-7). So, I really don't understand the whole 3 week thing. I was on the liquids for 9 days. Then that is when I started trying some cream soups that I mixed milk with. But, I still am mostly having the crystal light drinks, protein shakes, broth, and ceam soup with milk added to thin it out. I have tried to lick a small amount of peanut butter and did ok. (I only had about 5 licks) But, usually the 5-7 days is from the day of surgery. I am 2 weeks/2 days out now and I don't feel the hunger that you are feeling. I have to remind myself that it is time to eat. But, then again I am sipping on the crystal light all day long too. So, that maybe taking care of any hunger. I do notice that I get full after about 5 to 7 bits of soup. I can also only drink about 3 oz of liquid at a time. You might want to check with your doctor about the hunger grumbles. I am not sure if you are supposed to feel that. Because I thought they took that part away when they completed the surgery. Hope this helps... Good luck with your recovery.... Ronda