Question:
Any liquid recipe ideas for the loooong 8 week liquid diet?

I am a James Weber patient, and he is very strict about being on a liquid diet for eight full weeks. Nothing that you couldn't fit thru a straw. Need blender/recipe ideas to get my protien and nutrients in. Any help out there?    — Gretchen G. (posted on May 15, 2000)

May 15, 2000
James, I make me a strawberry smoothie. Take 1 samll cup of ice, about 6 good size straberries, equal to taste. Blend all in a blender until smooth. It taste great!!
   — Debra M.

May 15, 2000
Gretchen, I'm 4 1/2 months post-op and have had this since I got out of the hospital, it is very good: 2 scoops strawberry Problend 55 protein powder (@ GNC), 10 oz. water, 3/4 c. ice, 5-7 strawberries, 1/2 banana, 1/2 capful(1/8 tsp.) of coconut extract. Blend for 1 minute. It is so good and it has 55 grams of protein, tons of amino acids and alot of potassium (from banana). Good luck in your new life:)
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 15, 2000
I am a Weber patient too and am 3 weeks post op. I have tried all kinds of things in the blender. I have found that having a glass of Instant Breakfast with your protein blended with ice in the morning is a great start to the day. The liquids are getting boring. If you would like to email me maybe we could talk more. Laurie [email protected]
   — laucol

May 15, 2000
Gretchen, Another GNC product I really like is Ultra Pure Protein- found in the cooler. It is a ready to drink protein suppliment that I use for my breakfast. It has 35 grams of protein, no sugar, 1.5 grams of fat, lots of calcium and other vitamins and minerals and only 4-6 carbs (depending on the flavor). It comes in Cuppaccino (like having your morning coffee), Vanilla ice cream, Strawberry, and Chocolate. It costs around $2.69 for a 12 oz. serving which I sip on for 30-45 minutes to get it all in. It is the best tasting suppliment I have tried, and it travels easily if you are out and about. Good Luck!
   — M B.

May 15, 2000
I found some great smoothie recipies at this website http://www.stepshop.com/ultra-tr.htm
   — Beverly A.