Question:
Can I have cream of broccoli soup?

I am to stay on cream soups, instant potatoes, jello and popsicles for 6 weeks. My doc listed tomato, cream of mushroom and potato, but no cream of broccoli. Has anyone tried this and did they have any difficulty with it? I am 4 weeks out and don't want to eat anything because it is not appealing to me.    — peggyp (posted on April 29, 2003)

April 29, 2003
Hi-I am 4 1/2 weeks out and have had no problem w/cream of broccoli soup. I also have eaten cream of asparagus w/no problems. Good Luck!!!
   — Cindy G.

April 29, 2003
Hi - I'm now almost 5 months out, but when I was restricted to soups and such, my doc advised that I strain the cream soups. I did have cream of broccoli, but all of the broccoli bits were caught in the strainer. The taste was still yummy though. Good Luck! Lisa Scott, down 59
   — Lisa S.

April 29, 2003
This is so funny that you asked this question today. I am 3-weeks post op, never been nausiated or threw up this entire time. Today I ate a little big of cream of broccoli soup and dumped/threw up. I now feel like I am getting over the flu. HORRIBLE! But that's just me. You may be just fine.
   — Kim L.

April 29, 2003
Peggy- I'm sure that is fine to eat. I was told to strain my soups as well, either eat the substance part of drink the broth. Creamy soups are a little different- but just be aware that things like that shouldn't realyl be eaten further down the road, not much protein and too fatty. BUt for now, you really need nourishment, so its ok. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

April 29, 2003
When I was in my full liquid stage I was told that I could have cream soups as long as they were blended and strained. The only soup that I was told not to have was tomato soup, and that was because of the sugar content. Cream of broccoli should be ok. Good luck to you!
   — Kris T.

April 29, 2003
I ate cream of broc. soup a lot when I was a new post op. It was perfect when I was constipated. Cleared that up, pronto! Be careful when you try new foods, you may need a bathroom. :)
   — Diana L.

April 29, 2003
owe lordie, i tried that cream of bracolli with cheese omg i got soo sick from it, but every reacts differently so try it take a few bites and if you are ok with it ur good to go and if not you wont want it again good luck
   — Deanna Wise

April 29, 2003
Did fine on cream of broccoli...but beware as broccoli has a tendency to cause gas. Can be uncomfy.
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