Question:
Please help with liquid diet.

My father just had lap RNY long story short he was in the O.R. for 6.5 hrs. due to another surgery (acid reflux) back in 86, anyway Dr. Brohlin said it came out fine. Feel bad he can not have anything what is acceptable on a liquid diet other than jello, water, broth. How about tomato soup? Applesauce? any ideas appreciated.    — Paul S. (posted on November 10, 2005)

November 10, 2005
Hello, I am 4 yrs. Post-op. It depends is he on clear liquid diet or all liquid diet? If he is on clear liquid that is pretty much all he can have. Any Liquid that you can see through. That includes coffee as long as it is decaf. Any fruit juices as long as they are 100% pure. NO SUGAR. If he is on all liquids then yes he can have Sugar free pudding, Sugar free fudge sickles, Sugar free popsickles, Sugar free soups as long as they do not have chunks in them, Milk... He can make himself sugar free smotthies, High protein drinks you name it. My surgeon sent me home with a whole list of liquids I could have and recipies to go with them. You can make anything you drink high protein by just adding a few tbls. of powdered milk to it. If you want some more Ideas or recipies feel free to e-mail me anytime. [email protected] Hope this helps. Your WLS sister Jo Michalko
   — Jo_Michalko

November 21, 2005
Right- first clarify if it is clear liquid or liquid diet. Maybe your dad doesn't feel that bad about his choices. I didn't want much of anything so I made sure that everyone knew I was ok with the diet. I would say tomato anything would be a no-too much acid especially with history of acid reflux-no OJ either! Applejuice should be ok. I would talk to the dietician at the hospital she will have a list of foods and be able to clarify diet type. Hang in there he maybe losing some food choices but wait until you see everything he will gain (except weight)!
   — ppane35

November 21, 2005
Clear liquids include liquids that are transparent,no milk products. These are the foods allowed: Sugar-Free broths, Sugar-Free Jello or Gelatins,100% Juices only(no added high frutose corn syrup) Sugar-Free Popsicles, Sugar-Free Drinks (Crystal Light, Propel,decaffeinated teas,decaffeinated coffee, water) . Now when you go to full liquids, you can include these: Non-fat or skim milk,Protein shakes(example: Atkins shake in a can) Sugar-Free Protein powder mix. I hope this will help your father out. God Bless You.
   — TrulyBlessed