Question:
Liquid Diet

Ok so I am wondering with this liquid diet how far is the word liquid extended? I am curious and will be calling my nutritionist in the morning but for instance can I use any salsa strained to just give the broth extra flavor? Or what about spaghetti sauce strained? Or does anyone have any other suggestions? I am eating popsicles, pudding, broth, yogurt, and 100% juice.    — bridgadean (posted on July 21, 2008)

July 21, 2008
Protein drinks are considered liquid....If you pureed meats and veggies and added a few ounces to mostly broth...that is still considered liquid. Then again so is a milk shake...But you'd find more health in a broth with purred meat than a milkshake...So it's a mater of discretion really...Personally, I was so NOT into sweet liquids and cannot do all the posiscles and puddings and sweet protein drinks...So whenever i do liquid proteins for whatever reason...I do mine with meat and veggies...Tomato juice included! Lentil soup...Cream soups...Soups with beans (all pureed) If you can't sip it throu a straw...It's not a liquid...
   — .Anita R.

July 21, 2008
anything that starts out a liquid- you didn't say if you were pre-op, post-op etc. if pre op they are trying to see if you can follow their directions. if post op, then its important to follow it- but i took soups and blended them added with some broth- but post op, even now, never 100% juices because of the sugar content. if its pre op, i would just do protein drinks unless its clear liquids, then its broth, jello, popsicles. good luck - cindi -230# 3.24.04
   — DollyDoodles

July 21, 2008
The liquid diet is to shrink your liver, so it needs to be low-low-low carb. My surgeon gives his patients all the supplements that are needed for pre-op diet because he says that patients usually do not stick with low carb if left to their own devises. They are no more than 15 carbs per meal. Call your NUT just to be sure. Good luck. Paula
   — Paula K.

July 22, 2008
My nutritionist told me anything that can go through strainer is considered liquid. so ya the salsas fine. Herbal teas are good. you can ice them or have them hot. Creamed soups are ok. protein shakes, I like campbells chicken tortilla soup broth with a dab of sour cream it melt in and gives it so much more flavor.
   — Kimberlin Katayama

July 22, 2008
If you are on a totally clear liquid diet and need to give your broth a little extra flavor try adding a bay leaf to it before heating it. I was haviing trouble drinking it - seemed so bland. This helped alot. Good Luck!
   — dnoreenh