Broth (pre surgery on optifast) date of surgery is 06/20/16

Does the broth have to be less salt? Or can it be regular because my husband bought me regular and now I don't know if I can use it! I am pre surgery (on optifast)

I don't know where you are in your progress, so you may want to check with your doctor...

I was encouraged to get low salt, but wasn't prohibited from having regular broth. As a matter of fact, I had broths from different Asian soups as well. My favorite being hot and sour soup. I just strained the 'goodies' out and drank the broth only.

Check with your doctor as to their preference :)

I made a homemade eggdrop soup the other day, was awesome! Once Im further along I want to make a hot and sour soup that is more bariatric friendly, even though the normal recipe isnt too terrible... Only thing is you'd be getting veggies and not protein forward. But for a treat meal maybe? Make a bunch of it and freeze in little quart bags 

I love hot and sour soup!  I haven't really eaten it in a few years since I was diagnosed with a soy allergy and it has tofu and soy sauce in it.  

Ill keep that in mind when I do mine

Im sure theres a way to mimick soy sauce.  Was thinking braggs, but thats also soy :\

there is coconut aminos I think, but I don't want to order from amazon.  I've never actually tried it, though.

coconut aminos

are too sweet for me. 

I've been using both. Maybe next box or can try to get lower sodium but I wouldnt sweat it. If you feel you're retaining water then switch to clear water and try to get a good amount in.

I've been doing LOTS of broth for recovery and adding Isopure unflavored protein (half a scoop protein to 8oz of broth heated up). It makes it milky looking, but doesnt impart any flavor and adds I think 14g protein to it?

This is for pre surgery. I've mixed it with the low that I still have but he went and bought like 10 for me. Also I drink a lot of water (almost 4 L)

If you're worried about the sodium, you can water it down a little bit.