is tomato soup okay on liquid diet?

[RighteousBabe]

i'm tired of jello, popsicles, chicken and beef broth. i'm only on day 5...and i have another 9 days to go.

think i'd be okay with tomato soup?

[michelleb]

I started tomato soup at about day 8 or 9. It's also a great way to add protein powder, just don't boil it with the powder!

[Shugaplum]

I drank it a couple times, but I felt like it had more carbs than I wanted to waste. I'm kinda funny about the carb thing though! Not a huge fan of tomato soup either, but I think it would be ok!

[N2DVN]

I would wonder if the acid in the tomato soup would be okay for your tummy while it is still healing.

[RighteousBabe]

wait. i should've mentioned... i'm still PRE-OP. i'm on the PRE-OP liquid diet. i have 9 days to go until surgery!

[Bobbie]

You should be fine with tomato soup until you go to clear liquids.

[jdecker11]

Tomato soup is not good..way too much acid and way to high in sugar....chicken noodle or low sodium squash was my choice. I think it's made by V8 and it's in a box soup container.

[N2DVN]

Pre-op, then you should be fine.

[flowergirl]

Whether you do the tomato soup before or after surgery, may I make a suggestion? I can take or leave tomato soup but I found at Walmart a tomato bisque soup by Campbell or Walmart brand. It seems to be smoother and I love the taste. It has become my new best soup. That and sugar free popsicyles. Take care. Lisa

[shelleyw21]

I had tomato soup from day 3, my liquid phase consisted of anything that I could pour; very runny oatmeal or porridge, any soup at all, smoothies, yoghurts, ice cream etc. Personally I have never worried about eating low carb except for the obvious no cakes, sugar, sweets etc but in the first 2 weeks I was more worried about getting actual calories in so I wasn't worried about where they came from

[azladyrider]

Ok so all of this no carbs, no sugar, a little sugar, a lot protein, a little this a little that is driving me insane. Can anyone tell me exactly what the limits on sugars, proteins, carbs etc should be post op? Everytime I think I found something I can eat to get enough protein I see it has alot of sugars etc. I eat quite a bit of yogurt that I am sure has too much sugar so I am going to switch to plain yogurt and sugar free if I can even find it then add splenda. Just got my protein powder in the mail the other day and it's quite good so I am thinking once I get to where I can get off the liquids I can add some yogurt to my protein shakes in the morning for breakfasts. Found some good recipes for once I go onto solid foods that seem as though they are within the range of everything nutritional. Emily Bites - Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes: Wonton "Cupcake" FAQs (can't post the actual link here so google it - tasty recipes and small enough that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. What about egg substitute? I have never eaten real eggs anyway since I am deathly allergic (not intolerant but actually allergic) so I am thinking I can modify one of these cupcake recipes to make a breakfast one with egg beaters and ???? dunno what kind of meat with low fat cheese.

[Gwyn]

Tomato soup was one of my favorites during full liquids. I would make creamy soup (with milk) and sometimes would mix it with cheese soup. Then you get protein as well as variety. Another thing I really liked to do was heat up spicy V8. I never had acid problems, so the spice didn't bother me at all. Tomatoes are my favorite food, so I found ways to have them.

As an aside, I only had carb limitations pre-surgery. I was supposed to have two protein shakes with less than 7 carbs for two meals and then a third meal with 4-6 oz of meat and 1 cup of low carb veggies. Post surgery, I have no carb limits. I pay attention to how many I'm eating and will work to keep it down somewhat, but I don't restrict myself. If I decide to join my friends in going for pasta I will (and then have three days of leftovers because you just can't eat that much!).