Question:
2 weeks post op...Food question

I'm here again! While reviewing my Dr's list of things I can eat during my first four weeks, it says (liquids) chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, etc. Are we to be concerned not only about sugar content, but sodium as well? Can you all provide suggestions of what I can eat, liquid wise, soups, etc? THANKS!    — 1fatgurl (posted on September 18, 2007)

September 18, 2007
My doctor's only requirement was that all the soups were blended first and try to keep protein at about 45gms per day. He did not mention the others such as sodium etc. I am three weeks out.
   — susiewong

September 18, 2007
First of all, what little you can eat won't be the amount of sodium listed on the label you will be consuming. 2nd, you are to be drinking a lot of water, which will knock the sodium out. Soups, just remember to strain the noodles, sugar free jello, protein drinks, no sugar added tea's, crystal light -- just a few of the things I remember. Good luck and God Bless!
   — crystalsno

September 18, 2007
yes there are sodium reduced soups and also i ate some broth and beef and garlic boullion cubes they all have reduced sodium.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 18, 2007
I did a lot of cream of tomato soup. I liked campbells cream of tomato "soup on hand"(I think thats what is was called the one in the already mircrowaveable dish)
   — danosteve

September 18, 2007
My list included sugar-free Jello & pudding. (add some unflavored protein power in the pudding, blended cottage cheese, low carb yoguart, bullion, decafe tea, and allot of water and protein drinks. Good Luck - Judy Harris
   — jk_harris

September 18, 2007
I am 2 weeks post-op. After week one my doctor had me eating soft mushy foods...mashed poatatoes, applesauce, squash, yougurt, cottage cheese, etc. Just remember to keep it low fat and no sugar added.
   — muffin1837

September 19, 2007
I was given a reciepe for Campbells soup using theirs soups that are 95 % fat free or something and 45% low sodium. There are several flavors by campbell. Anyway blend in one cup of low fat cottage cheese in the blender and it is a great soup with low or no sugar and high protein. Good luck. Sami Sue
   — Sami U.

September 19, 2007
Unless you have a REAL concern with high blood pressure, sodium is not a concern. Especially as someone mentioned, you won't be eating (drinking) that much. Mainly worry about getting in your protein and liquids. Nector (Syntex) has wonderful protein powders. My favorite being Cappacino Latte. If you love coffee this is great. You can get it at Bariatriceating.com or the Vitamin Shoppe here has it now. Good Luck!
   — debramc