Question:
Where does one get their protein from when on clear liquids?

Just wondering where the protein comes from during the first couple of weeks when on clear liquids? Thanks!    — Shelley B. (posted on April 30, 2001)

April 30, 2001
Hi there. Great question! I was also on clear liquids poat op. I was told to add 1 scoop of protein powder to the sugar free jello , it is kinda lumpy, but try using a blender. Also you can add protein powder to your broth. (I was told this by a nutritionist. I am a nurse and felt better when I did this, before this, I was pretty weak on the clear liquids. hope this helps.
   — LISA K.

April 30, 2001
I'm pre-op but some ideas I have picked up from our supprot group meeting are Knox Gelatine is tasteless,am packet can be added to any drink, or add it to sugar free jello, and a packet has 6 grams of protein and no carb's. Also GNC has a clear liquid protein called Challenge it is cherry flavored, I am not sure of the protein grams, I hope this helps good luck.
   — Gail B.

April 30, 2001
We get ours from whey proteins mixed with water. They're not "clear", but they also don't press the staple line. They're cloudy in appearance, but not in texture. Many will mix up in 4 oz of water, so they can be consumed reasonably quickly.
   — vitalady

April 30, 2001
www.edietshop.com carries a variety of jello's and broths that are high in protien, no sugar. Also, www.globalhelp.com carries a protien powder called ProCel that is odorless and tasteless, you can add it to anything and it dissolves instantly.
   — janetlynne69

May 2, 2001
GNC carries a drink called Challenge Liquid Protein - comes in wild cherry flavor - add a little nutrasweet or splenda and it is yummy - has 6 grams of protein per tbsp used - and I use about 3 tbsp to make a drink - so 18g total - try it :)
   — Sharon Jones

May 23, 2001
Okay, at the risk of getting slammed...who said that the liquids were to be clear? I was told to drink canned protein drinks that nauseated me...and made my tongue swell up. My alternative was to blend my own with NF or LF milk, ice, banana, and 2 scoops of protein powder. It takes a morning to drink it but in a sipper bottle it travels great! Also, yoplait orange-creme and key lime have some carbs but work great. The Designer Protein is good in the "french vanilla" flavor. I was shocked to see wheat and oat bran on some of the others, be watchful of that. Good Luck Girlie!
   — Sandra W.

May 23, 2001
I was on clear liquids for 4 weeks. I "lived off my body reserves" so to speak. I was very afraid to go without protein for that long. Someone here suggested I use Knox geliten , and crystal lite "body quenchers" mixed with water both are inexpensive and mix with water. It's not a lot of protein but it was better than nothing. I had a hard time drinking water for about 3 months post op so these additives made the water go down without pain.Hope this is of some help.
   — Rose A.