Full Liquid Menus for Post-op
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
My Lap Band surgery is tomorrow (12/26). I will be on full-liquids during the first 2 weeks. I have created my 1st week post-op menu; however I wanted to see if everyone could share an example of their full-liquid menu with me. Please include protein totals as well if possible.
Thanks so much for all of your help. Wish me luck!
Regards,
Marie
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God's protection be on you during your surgery today!
I'm praying that way for you!
Here is all the stuff I eat & ate on my pre-op & post-op full liquid diet:
Hi - Protein (low carb) drinks - like LOW CARB Slimfast, (We use the blender with ice to make a shake - mix a scoop in the slimfast to boost its protein content - add soy milk if too thick) I have partially froze it to make a sort of ice cream Isopure Zero Carb Protein or Pro Complex Protein (50-55 grams of protein/serving mixed w/water)buy it at GNC
- 2 vitamins(chewable sugar free Flinstones - they're like having gummy treats!)
- 2 calcium (Tums) chews
- soy milk in regular/vanilla/chocolate (Lite Continent 8 brand) (TO MIX W/PROTEIN POWDER )
- low sodium/fat Free soups (like tomato, FF cream soups-say 98% Fat free (mostly Cambell's brand)
- sugar free & fat-free popcicles, puddings, fudge bars and jello cups -Walmart has all of these - doesn't matter what brand (10-12 carbs or less - or don't buy it or plan on eating only a 1/2 at a time)
- natural applesauce (the granny smith flavor 6 pack by Mott's is good - they also have natural regular flavor)
- Swanson's & College Inn low sodium liquid broth-beef or chicken)
- green tea - hot or brewed for iced tea (naturally decaf only) -flavored Clestial Seasonings FRUIT teas witha teaspoon of Splenda (Blueberry is to die for - like drinking a liquid dessert)
- low carb juices veggie & fruit (less than 10 carbs a serving) Usually says "Lite" on the bottle - (Walmart has some Sam's choice brands)
- Sugar free hot chocolate (Swiss Miss in a canister)
- Sugar free hot cider in a box (Walmart by the hot choc)
- Sugar/fat free hard candies to suck on(sparingly) & SF gum - best sugar free hard candies is at the Dollar General Store for $1 a bag in fruit and butterscotch flavors I also like SF Baskin Robbins chocolate mint flavor at Walmart
- Blue Bunny Lowfat no sugar yogurt (some of the Weigh****chers are too high in Carbs, unless you eat 1/2 at a time-White Chocolate raspberry is divine!) - Cream of Wheat instant made runny and sweetened with Splenda Brown Sugar - I drink it in a mug
- Pulverized in blender or processor until smooth FF or Low Fat Cottage Cheese (MIchigan brand is the best flavor)
- fat free sugar free International french vanilla instant decaf coffee (I only drank this the 1st week of the fast- no coffee at all during the entire fast
I've been attempting to get about 50 grams of Protein a day between all these foods.
Personally, I like the Mrs Dash tomato basil garlic flavor in my tomato soup.
I use the regular Mrs Dash in my chicken broth.
I have also just used beef broth to thin out my low sodium tomato soup.
Also, I have added low sodium tomato juice to my beef broth.
I do not use boullion - too salty - I can't find any low sodium
Plus I chew 2-4 fiber tablets and use Benefiber in my hot tea (not Beneprotein - but it's good to use for yogurts, puddings & cold drinksto boost protein level)
I also have utilized the ProteineX 18 product. If at the end of the day I didn't quite reach the 50 grams of protein mark - I take a dose of the ProteineX 18. I also have used the chewables at 6 gms of protein each (Vanilla flavored.)
I've discovered I really like soy milk - all flavors - what a surprise! Be blessed, Lori
Hi - Protein (low carb) drinks - like LOW CARB Slimfast, (We use the blender with ice to make a shake - mix a scoop in the slimfast to boost its protein content - add soy milk if too thick) I have partially froze it to make a sort of ice cream Isopure Zero Carb Protein or Pro Complex Protein (50-55 grams of protein/serving mixed w/water)buy it at GNC
- 2 vitamins(chewable sugar free Flinstones - they're like having gummy treats!)
- 2 calcium (Tums) chews
- soy milk in regular/vanilla/chocolate (Lite Continent 8 brand) (TO MIX W/PROTEIN POWDER )
- low sodium/fat Free soups (like tomato, FF cream soups-say 98% Fat free (mostly Cambell's brand)
- sugar free & fat-free popcicles, puddings, fudge bars and jello cups -Walmart has all of these - doesn't matter what brand (10-12 carbs or less - or don't buy it or plan on eating only a 1/2 at a time)
- natural applesauce (the granny smith flavor 6 pack by Mott's is good - they also have natural regular flavor)
- Swanson's & College Inn low sodium liquid broth-beef or chicken)
- green tea - hot or brewed for iced tea (naturally decaf only) -flavored Clestial Seasonings FRUIT teas witha teaspoon of Splenda (Blueberry is to die for - like drinking a liquid dessert)
- low carb juices veggie & fruit (less than 10 carbs a serving) Usually says "Lite" on the bottle - (Walmart has some Sam's choice brands)
- Sugar free hot chocolate (Swiss Miss in a canister)
- Sugar free hot cider in a box (Walmart by the hot choc)
- Sugar/fat free hard candies to suck on(sparingly) & SF gum - best sugar free hard candies is at the Dollar General Store for $1 a bag in fruit and butterscotch flavors I also like SF Baskin Robbins chocolate mint flavor at Walmart
- Blue Bunny Lowfat no sugar yogurt (some of the Weigh****chers are too high in Carbs, unless you eat 1/2 at a time-White Chocolate raspberry is divine!) - Cream of Wheat instant made runny and sweetened with Splenda Brown Sugar - I drink it in a mug
- Pulverized in blender or processor until smooth FF or Low Fat Cottage Cheese (MIchigan brand is the best flavor)
- fat free sugar free International french vanilla instant decaf coffee (I only drank this the 1st week of the fast- no coffee at all during the entire fast
I've been attempting to get about 50 grams of Protein a day between all these foods.
Personally, I like the Mrs Dash tomato basil garlic flavor in my tomato soup.
I use the regular Mrs Dash in my chicken broth.
I have also just used beef broth to thin out my low sodium tomato soup.
Also, I have added low sodium tomato juice to my beef broth.
I do not use boullion - too salty - I can't find any low sodium
Plus I chew 2-4 fiber tablets and use Benefiber in my hot tea (not Beneprotein - but it's good to use for yogurts, puddings & cold drinksto boost protein level)
I also have utilized the ProteineX 18 product. If at the end of the day I didn't quite reach the 50 grams of protein mark - I take a dose of the ProteineX 18. I also have used the chewables at 6 gms of protein each (Vanilla flavored.)
I've discovered I really like soy milk - all flavors - what a surprise! Be blessed, Lori
On December 25, 2007 at 10:32 PM Pacific Time, blessedbeyondmeasure wrote:
God's protection be on you during your surgery today!
I'm praying that way for you!
Here is all the stuff I eat & ate on my pre-op & post-op full liquid diet: Hi - Protein (low carb) drinks - like LOW CARB Slimfast, (We use the blender with ice to make a shake - mix a scoop in the slimfast to boost its protein content - add soy milk if too thick) I have partially froze it to make a sort of ice cream Isopure Zero Carb Protein or Pro Complex Protein (50-55 grams of protein/serving mixed w/water)buy it at GNC
- 2 vitamins(chewable sugar free Flinstones - they're like having gummy treats!)
- 2 calcium (Tums) chews
- soy milk in regular/vanilla/chocolate (Lite Continent 8 brand) (TO MIX W/PROTEIN POWDER )
- low sodium/fat Free soups (like tomato, FF cream soups-say 98% Fat free (mostly Cambell's brand)
- sugar free & fat-free popcicles, puddings, fudge bars and jello cups -Walmart has all of these - doesn't matter what brand (10-12 carbs or less - or don't buy it or plan on eating only a 1/2 at a time)
- natural applesauce (the granny smith flavor 6 pack by Mott's is good - they also have natural regular flavor)
- Swanson's & College Inn low sodium liquid broth-beef or chicken)
- green tea - hot or brewed for iced tea (naturally decaf only) -flavored Clestial Seasonings FRUIT teas witha teaspoon of Splenda (Blueberry is to die for - like drinking a liquid dessert)
- low carb juices veggie & fruit (less than 10 carbs a serving) Usually says "Lite" on the bottle - (Walmart has some Sam's choice brands)
- Sugar free hot chocolate (Swiss Miss in a canister)
- Sugar free hot cider in a box (Walmart by the hot choc)
- Sugar/fat free hard candies to suck on(sparingly) & SF gum - best sugar free hard candies is at the Dollar General Store for $1 a bag in fruit and butterscotch flavors I also like SF Baskin Robbins chocolate mint flavor at Walmart
- Blue Bunny Lowfat no sugar yogurt (some of the Weigh****chers are too high in Carbs, unless you eat 1/2 at a time-White Chocolate raspberry is divine!) - Cream of Wheat instant made runny and sweetened with Splenda Brown Sugar - I drink it in a mug
- Pulverized in blender or processor until smooth FF or Low Fat Cottage Cheese (MIchigan brand is the best flavor)
- fat free sugar free International french vanilla instant decaf coffee (I only drank this the 1st week of the fast- no coffee at all during the entire fast
I've been attempting to get about 50 grams of Protein a day between all these foods.
Personally, I like the Mrs Dash tomato basil garlic flavor in my tomato soup.
I use the regular Mrs Dash in my chicken broth.
I have also just used beef broth to thin out my low sodium tomato soup.
Also, I have added low sodium tomato juice to my beef broth.
I do not use boullion - too salty - I can't find any low sodium
Plus I chew 2-4 fiber tablets and use Benefiber in my hot tea (not Beneprotein - but it's good to use for yogurts, puddings & cold drinksto boost protein level)
I also have utilized the ProteineX 18 product. If at the end of the day I didn't quite reach the 50 grams of protein mark - I take a dose of the ProteineX 18. I also have used the chewables at 6 gms of protein each (Vanilla flavored.)
I've discovered I really like soy milk - all flavors - what a surprise! Be blessed, Lori
by now you are on your way to your new life! sending prayers and best wishes!
i chose to buy unlavored whey protein in a canister (thru bariatriceating.com i think but may be available at wally's) and mixed it into sf puddings and my soups--it boosts the protein and there is no flavor....i found it cheaper to make my own sf pudding and put it into small styro cups for indiv servings -my family knew they had to stay out cuz it was mine and i felt like i was "cooking" but didn't have the clean up afterwards!
i'm an rny-my surgeon wanted me on 68 gms protein asap so i boosted alot of things with unflavored protein- i still -at 3+ years- do drink protein shakes most days to be sure that i am getting enough....