Question:
On the 10 day protein liquid diet, are there any meats I can eat??

   — adgretz56001 (posted on June 27, 2004)

June 27, 2004
Morning Drew! On a "liquid diet" that usually means all fluids. A meat would be considered a solid. However I'm kind of curious as to why you are being put on a liquid diet prior to surgery. Several really good liquids to get for when you come home or for now even is the "Carb Countdown" Milk & Yogurts. They also have smoothies. These are all high in protein and low carbs. quick receipe for you.. 1 Cup Chocolate Carb Milk 1 scoope of the "ANY WHEY" Protein 2 ounces SUGAR FREE Chocolate Pudding (can be found pre-made in the dairy section of the store) 3/4 cup of ice put this in the smoothie machine (or blender) Makes a WONDERFUL SMOOTH Chocolate milkshake. Can do the same thing with the Vanilla Carb Milk. Has 31g Protein in one shake. Yummy yummy :-) Best Wishes to you
   — smoore_911

June 27, 2004
Drew the liquid protein diet is the first response said, liquid protein. I don't know about your Dr. but mine put me on one to drop some pounds before surgery, said he wanted to shrink the size of my liver. He thought it might hinder lap access. He didn't say it but I think he also wanted me to get used to drinking only which I have been doing since coming home. I have one more week and then I start pureed foods. On the liquid protein diet I had 3 8 oz. protein shakes a day (you can get this at GNC) some chicken or beef broth, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, Crystal Light, and of course water. It's pretty effective; I dropped 25 lbs in the 2 weeks. John Fortenberry Lap RNY 6/21/04
   — jforten

June 29, 2004
Abbott says they have everyone go on a high protein liquid diet for 10 days until surgery. I have found a few good items so far like the wide variety of SF popsicles and puddings. So far the only thing I have tried that I didn't like was the Atkins yogurt. I need to work on the protein powder drink, its too frothy. I bought soy protein, is there a difference from whey??
   — adgretz56001

July 2, 2004
I AM ALSO WONDERING WHAT IS A 10 DAY PROTEIN LIQUID DIET??? THE KEY WORD THERE IS LIQUID. ALSO WHY 10 DAYS & BEFORE SUREGERY??, I WAS ON A LIQUID ONLY DIET 2 DAYS PRIOR TO MY SURGERY, MY STOMACH NEEDED TO EMPTY OUT & STILL HAD TO TAKE THAT DISGUSTING OVER THE COUNTER DRINK TO REALLY EMPTY IT OUT(SO GROSS, I FORGOT THE NAME & HOPEFULLY NEVER HAVE TO TAKE AGAIN).
   — CAYA M.