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Clear Liquids -Alumni post suggestions here - Newbies get info here
Hi, this is the place to post your suggestions/recipe's for clear liquids.
Newbies ask for suggestions on a daily basis as they progress to each step.
Newbies, the guidelines are different for everyone about how long to stay on each category, always follow your doctors recommendations!
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To start off with I purchased a variety of items to have in my pantry for when I returned home from surgery.
Before my surgery, I purchased this
Protica - Protica - Detail
I could sip on this and finish it through out the day. Now, I drink one first thing in the morning. The flavor that I like the best is blue raspberry swirl. The good thing about this is that it's 25 grams of protein in a 3 oz tube.
this is a great way to get protein while you are on clear liquids.
( There are a variety of brands available of this type of product. This is just the brand I use.)
I also purchased this
Protica - Detail
I am not a big fan of Jello anyway. I did try to eat some just to get the protein and I still have quite a few left. Jello makes me gag, even without being protein Jello. If you like Jello, I think it's a good choice to help get the clear liquids. I could only take a few bites at a time in the beginning. I would just cover the top and put it back in the fridge and take a few more bites later. I won't purchase this again because I don't like Jello anyway.
Today I am purchasing this and I can't wait to try it. It is the Protica vial with 50 grams of protein in a 3 oz. vial.
Protica - Detail
I am purchasing the 50 gram profect. It is my understanding that this is thicker than the 25 gram, so I don't know if I will like it. I hope it's not going to be a waste of money. I know that I can drink the 25 gram one that I mentioned above. I am ordering the blue raspberry swirl because that is the flavor I liked in the 25 gram.
I will let you guys know if I liked it.
Even though I can eat solid food now, I still like to drink one profect 25 a day. I hope I will be able to drink the Profect 50 without any problems.
Ok, for more clear liquids.
I made campbells chicken noodle soup and strained out the noodles and chicken. I preferred this to just a can of chicken broth.
I also bought campbells vegtable soup and strained everything out and drank the broth.
I drank the broth out of ramen noodles. ( I know, high in sodium and not the best choice )
I ate sugar free popsicles.
I never found sugar free italian ice, but if you can find it, I know some people have, that would be a great yummy clear liquid.
I also drank hot, decaf, unsweet tea. I bought louisianne brand and made it in my coffee maker instead of coffee.
I drank Crystal Light.
Don't forget just plain old water if you can handle it.
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Thread stuck, thanks AccordingToMe!
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I am not an alumni, but I have been drinking and testing liquids and protein shakes while I wait for my surgery date. If you like wonton soup, order it without the wontons. I also LOVE this chicken stock paste that I buy from whole foods. It is the closest thing I have found to homemade chicken stock. Its name is called: Better Than Bouillon Organic Chicken Base. I also love this protein shake that has 1 g. carb, 100 calories, and 26 g of metal free protein. Its from Whole Foods, product is called Bonnet Whey Protein Isolate. I like it because there is no artificial sweetner in it and I can add my own equal. I use coconut water (the clear type) and BAM! Pina colada....I can drink these all day. Infact, I am:D
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Originally Posted by
Susu sleeve
I am not an alumni, but I have been drinking and testing liquids and protein shakes while I wait for my surgery date. If you like wonton soup, order it without the wontons. I also LOVE this chicken stock paste that I buy from whole foods. It is the closest thing I have found to homemade chicken stock. Its name is called: Better Than Bouillon Organic Chicken Base. I also love this protein shake that has 1 g. carb, 100 calories, and 26 g of metal free protein. Its from Whole Foods, product is called Bonnet Whey Protein Isolate. I like it because there is no artificial sweetner in it and I can add my own equal. I use coconut water (the clear type) and BAM! Pina colada....I can drink these all day. Infact, I am:D
Wow, I am going to look up that protein and using the coconut water is a great idea!!!!!!!
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Thank you! I hope people find it useful and participate in posting their suggestions!
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I drank Isopure primarily while I was on clears. And sugar free ice pops!
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One thing that really helped me was warm decaf tea with a little bit of honey and skim milk. Every once in awhile, I'd add a little bit of cinnamon, and that was really yummy!
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I haven't tried this product, but here is a link to a strawberry kiwi protein drink that looks good.
Beverages - Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Drink
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Hi everyone, Gal posted this recipe in another thread and I wanted to share it here. I hope she doesn't mind. It looks like a great option for clear liquids. Gastric Sleeve Member
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Recipes
I thought it might be a good idea to share some of our recipes here. From protein shakes to soups... Anything you found really nice to eat and good for you at the same time.
Here's one of mine to start off
Stage: pre-op/liquid
Mushroom and Onion Soup.
1 Scoop of protein (as directed on tub)
10 cup mushrooms- sliced
1 clove garlic-crushed
1 Onion sliced
1 dash of Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1 litre of water
Parsley and chives (to decorate)
Instructions:
Add the onion and garlic into the pan. On a low heat add 2 table spoons of water and fit the lid on the pan. Steam until soft.
Add the mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce and stir them in too until they cook off.
Put in the water and boil slowly for 20 minutes. Aim to reduce the liquid by 1/3rd. Add the protein to the liquid.
Either blitz with a blender or sieve off the veggies and drink the warm liquid.
Gal xx
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Hi Everyone, MorefitDiane shared this recipe in another thread. I wanted to post it here so people looking for clear liquids would see it. Diane, I hope you don't mind.
High(er) Protein Jello (NOTE: Regular Jello only has 1g protein in 1/2c)
1 Box Sugar-free Jello
1 cup boiling water
Mix and stir until Jello is dissolved
Add 1 cup of either Isopure or Cytomax fruit-flavored clear protein drink (this is where the added protein comes in)
Refrigerate and serve. Each 1/2c serving of Jello now contains MORE flavor and 5 grams of protein!
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Clear liquid diet
By Mayo Clinic staff
Definition
A clear liquid diet consists of clear liquids, such as water, broth and plain gelatin, that are easily digested and leave no undigested residue in your intestinal tract. Your doctor may prescribe a clear liquid diet before certain medical procedures or if you have certain digestive problems. Because a clear liquid diet can't provide you with adequate calories and nutrients, it shouldn't be used for more than a few days.
Purpose
A clear liquid diet is often used before tests, procedures or surgeries that require no food in your stomach or intestines, such as before colonoscopy. It may also be recommended as a short-term diet if you have certain digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, or after certain types of surgery.
Diet details
A clear liquid diet helps maintain adequate hydration, provides some important electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, and gives some energy at a time when a full diet isn't possible or recommended.
The following foods are allowed in a clear liquid diet:
Plain water
Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple juice, grape juice or cranberry juice
Strained lemonade or fruit punch
Broth (bouillon or consomme)
Clear sodas or sports drinks
Plain gelatin
Honey
Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp
Tea or coffee with no cream
Any foods not on the above list should be avoided. Also, for certain tests, such as colon exams, your doctor may ask you to avoid liquids with red coloring.
A typical menu on the clear liquid diet may look like this.
Breakfast:
One glass fruit juice
One glass water
One cup broth
One bowl gelatin
Snack:
One cup coffee or tea (without cream)
One bowl gelatin
Lunch:
One glass fruit juice
One glass water
One cup broth
One bowl gelatin
Snack:
One ice pop (without fruit pulp)
One cup coffee or tea (without cream) or soft drink
Dinner:
One cup juice or water
One cup broth
One bowl gelatin
One cup coffee or tea
Results
Though the clear liquid diet may not be very exciting, it does fulfill its purpose. It's designed to keep your stomach and intestines clear, limit strain to your digestive system, or keep your body hydrated as you recover from a medical procedure or become ready for your regular diet.
Risks
Clear liquid diet - MayoClinic.com
Because a clear liquid diet can't provide you with adequate calories and nutrients, it shouldn't be used for more than a few days. Only use the clear liquid diet until your body can comfortably digest other foods and beverages.
If your doctor prescribes a clear liquid diet before a medical test, be sure to follow the diet instructions exactly. If you don't follow the diet, you risk an inaccurate test and may have to reschedule the procedure for another time.
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I found that Wyler's Lite is pretty much the same as drinking Crystal lite.
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The clear liquid diet purpose for gastric sleeve surgery is to shrink the liver. low cal and low carbs (more important than low cal) will release the fat and shrink the liver which sits on top of the stomach. this is why we have to do this for one or two weeks. At least that's what Dr. Long told me yesterday during my pre operative appt. I have to drink 7 protein shakes per day or else my body will think I am starving and will hold onto fat and dump muscle.
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I've been asked to do Four weeks of a liquid diet. It's the hardest thing I've ever tried to do. I'm so ready to get past this stage and have my surgery. (june 2nd)
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Thank you so much for sharing the "Protica" website. I am very interested in many of their products. The Protein Vials look tasty!
Ron from Texas
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Originally Posted by
rpdrama64
Thank you so much for sharing the "Protica" website. I am very interested in many of their products. The Protein Vials look tasty!
Ron from Texas
You are welcome. I like the blue raspberry swirl the best. There are other products that are similar by different company's. Walmart sells a clear protein shot. I haven't tried them, although I know their are other members who have.
Good Luck, you will do great. Just keep a positive attitude.
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Originally Posted by
Susu sleeve
The clear liquid diet purpose for gastric sleeve surgery is to shrink the liver. low cal and low carbs (more important than low cal) will release the fat and shrink the liver which sits on top of the stomach. this is why we have to do this for one or two weeks. At least that's what Dr. Long told me yesterday during my pre operative appt. I have to drink 7 protein shakes per day or else my body will think I am starving and will hold onto fat and dump muscle.
I am still confused about the pre-op diet. It calls for clear liquids only but you are allowed protein shakes? Mine is only 3-days pre-op, so I would not complain about whatever it is I'm supposed to eat...But I want to do it right! Thanks, Terry
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Originally Posted by
MrsPiggy549
I am still confused about the pre-op diet. It calls for clear liquids only but you are allowed protein shakes? Mine is only 3-days pre-op, so I would not complain about whatever it is I'm supposed to eat...But I want to do it right! Thanks, Terry
If your pre-op calls for clear liquids, protein shakes do not apply, those are full liquids. There are some products that people are calling bullet's or shots. They are clear liquids! I hope this helps. You can get them from Walmart or that site Protica site I listed above. I have seen people posting about several different brands.
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Thanks so much. I saw those "bullets" at Walmart; am going to test drive a few!
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Originally Posted by
MrsPiggy549
I am still confused about the pre-op diet. It calls for clear liquids only but you are allowed protein shakes? Mine is only 3-days pre-op, so I would not complain about whatever it is I'm supposed to eat...But I want to do it right! Thanks, Terry
Yes you need protein to keep from losing muscle and hair. If you take away all carbohydrates from your diet, AND protein, the body thinks your are in trouble and will save your fat because it must be an emergency. If you give your body 100g of protein per day (whey protein isloate is the best quality), then it will burn up the fat and not save it.
Whew, I hope I helped and not made it even more confusing...
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I forgot, I casually mentioned that I would probably drink only 4 protein shakes a day--I could do 500 calorie days and my MD said NO! Drink the 7 shakes I recommended because he wants my body to have plenty of protein for the day. I am allowed 1200 calories a day with less than 20g of carbohydrates per day....Just make sure your protein shakes have less than 4g of carbs per shake....
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Thank you so much, Susu...I still say they should not call it a CLEAR liquid diet, if it includes protein shakes! Terry
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If you look up Clear Liquid, it's just that "Clear Liquid". That is why there are those other options, the bullets, shots or the clear isopure drinks.
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Aha...So it's NOT the shakes that we can have but the (clear) liquid protein drinks...Thanks for the "clarification"! Terry
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HELP WITH A STUPID QUESTION BUT ONE THAT IS CAUSING ME panic panic panic. i AM 6 DAYS POST SURGERY seem to be having absolutely no trouble sipping liquids. I MEAN LIKE 100 OZ OF VITAMIN WATER (ZERO) A DAY, AND A CUP OF CLEAR SOUP AND 3 SUCGAR FREE POPSICLES NO PROBLEM!!.....
I AM SO NERVOUS THAT I AM STRETCHING OUT THE SLEEVE1111I AM WORRIED THAT I AM OVERDOING IT. SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL I AM THIRSTY, SHOULD I SIP A BIT AT A TIME ... SHOLD I USE THE LIQUIDS ONLY AS MEALS AND NOT SIP IN BETWEEN?
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Mrs. Jumbo, I am sorry, I didn't see this post of yours. Tell us how your doing now. Have you talked to your Doctor about how much you can take in? I think the clear fluids empty through our stomach's so fast, it may not have been too bad. Let us know.
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I'm still on the clear liquids. I have been draining cans of chicken noodle soup & having just the juice, or splitting it into 2 cups, add low sodium chicken broth & water, ice pops, water, LOTS of apple juice (it's free at the hotel I'm staying in LOL) I also got the Teriaki place across the road to give me just the juice from Egg Flower soup. I tried drinking the IsoPure Protein drinks & I couldn't stomach them, they made me gag too much. Also I found 4C (they make breading for chicken & stuff) came out with a drink mix that has Splenda in it, is 0 carbs & 0 calories. I haven't tried it yet though. Plus I've been eating some sugar free jello which I try to stay away from because I try to stay away from aspartame. I can't wait until I'm finally on the soft food diet!
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the diet would be my problem after my surgery...it's hard to find the right food for my diet here in my place. any website where i can look over recipes and make it myself? is prune juice okay to drink?
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I went yesterday to my local health food store and purchased, isupure protein liquid drinks, they are 4 bucks a piece but 40 gram s of protein. I did get an isupure vanilla powder too and think i will get some coconut milk to mix it in.
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I can't drink water but I can get diet snapple down better. Someone also said that if I sqeeze some lemon into my water it might help it go down more easily? Can someone explain to me why water is so difficult to get down? When I tried a sip of water this morning, I vomitted.
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ive been using isopure even before my surgery!! i love it so much!! its frothy and so delicious! the coconut milk idea also sounds fantastic too! does that have a lot of sugar in it?
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Hello!
My surgery is in a little over a week and I'll be starting my pre-op diet officially in a couple days. I did a dry run the other day using Isometric protein shots and jello with protein powder mixed in...I had a pretty rough time. I can't really stand the taste of the protein shots (even mixed with juice), and the jello tastes grainy (though I saw someone else's recipe using Isopure that I will try). I want to try the Isopure drinks, do they have the same "taste" as other protein drinks? Also, any tips for beefing up broth?
Thanks!
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I am 5 days post-op & having a hard time with clear liquids. Well, I should say clear liquids that contain protein. I tried Isopure. Drank half and now I call it Isopuke. So, have tried Unjury(supposedly unflavored) in jello. 2 bites. Well, in the garbage. I am settling for soup broth as that is the only thing that seems to not make me gag. My post op papers say that in the clear stage (10 days)you probably won't get in the protein, just try and stay hydrated. That hasn't been a problem. Any thoughts on this?
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I have a question I see everyone talking about Isopure but on amazon in the product description it says "do not use for weight reduction". Why is that??
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So I'm at the hotel the night before we fly to Mexico and I am so excited to have the Swanson Flavor Boost Packets with me. YUMMY! They're super convenient with the in room coffee maker to heat the water. A DEFINITE MUST HAVE for anyone traveling on the clear liquid diet. The vegetable is my FAVORITE. .
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The best clear liuid protien I have found is the Unjury chicken soup flavor protien powder. It is ok mixed with water, but if you mix the powder with 8oz of 98% fat free chicken broth, it is WONDERFUL!!!! Plus it has 22 grams of protien mixed this way! I have had no issues getting in the required protein or fluids, thank goodness! You can't mix with boiling broth, only warm and should not be reheated, but I still drink it cool. I will be mixing this with my cream soup when I advance my diet.
Kim
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What does thread stuck mean? Is that how you "save" it? How do you do it lol! I am new!
Thanks!