Question:
A question about soup.

If you're not supposed to drink liquids right before, during or after a meal then how is it possible to eat soup? Wouln't it pass right through? Just a little puzzled with this.    — Kim F. (posted on August 16, 2000)

August 16, 2000
I had a Lap proximal RNY done 10/99 and in the beginning I would take only small amounts of the liquid portion of the soup with the solid portions (let most of the liquid drain from my spoon). When I made my own soup, I would make it extremely thick, like a split pea with ham that you could almost eat with a fork.
   — Jilda H.

August 17, 2000
It's fine to drink before the meal, but not during, and not until 45 minutes to an hour after the meal according to my surgeon. Unless you're having clear broth, other soups have a substantial amount of fiber/residue which will stay in your stomach for a longer period of time and allow absorption of the necessary nutrients. During the 1st 3 weeks post-op, I was instructed to "blenderize" any soups of my choice, and that worked really well for me. It gave me variety, and provided sufficient "bulk" to give me the feeling that it wasn't passing straight through. Good luck!
   — Diana T.