My surgeon's nutritionist is very down on protein drinks - ever!

My Dr.'s nutritionist has really pounded down the point of no calorie-containg beverages - ever. Her point is that because liquids (including protein drinks) do not stay in the pouch long enough to create long-term satiety, and that solid food is a better route to go. She recommends clear liquids for 14 days, adding other liquids for another 14 days, then pureed foods for another 14 days, and then reintroducing solid food at 6 weeks. Anyone ever heard of this strategy?

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