Clear Liquids -Alumni post suggestions here - Newbies get info here

[lowbmibutdying]

im 5 days post op and on clear liquids. am i supposed to be having protein? or is that wait until i start with full proteins?

[Shirl]

I 10 days post op today ordered Phô broth it was not greasy at all, blended the noodles and had a tablespoon of it! It tasted awful. I will keep the broth for the next few meals. It was nice ass a tad bit of the spice.

[Vincent Bach]

Xtra points for trying!!!

[Pam G]

I can't believe it's been 10 days already, Shirl!

[Sprocket]

Hi there. Great post, thank you. I do however have a couple questions
Wouldn't fruit juice like cranburry be considered a non clear liquid drink?
Also, you mention clear soda. I also heard that I need to avoid carbonation, especially during the first couple months.
I do need to avoid sugar, correct? Is this why you have sugar free Popsicles ?
Thanks

[Tclark]

are you adding protein powder and what kind is best?
What is considered clear liquids, the mushrooms and onions would be great but is that ok to eat? I have a few days before I have to start so I am looking for ideas now.

[WANAGL]

are you adding protein powder and what kind is best?
What is considered clear liquids, the mushrooms and onions would be great but is that ok to eat? I have a few days before I have to start so I am looking for ideas now.

Unflavored protein powder is available. I sprinkled it into and on EVERYTHING.

Clear liquids are just that...CLEAR. Broth, Herbal decaffeinated tea, (I use) Isopure (clear, fruit flavored, very high protein) drinks, Nectar flavored protein powder mixed with water. These are just some examples of what I used pre-op and post-op.

[shalee]

"Awful" really? I was so hoping to love my Pho broth post op!!!

[czorin]

Thank you for this info! I'll purchase some for next week.

[KiKi13]

You can only absorb 25 grams of protein in a hour. The 50 gram vial should be broken up into two hours to drink. Otherwise, you're wasting 25 grams of protein.

[LillyWay]

Thank you for info!

[Ruth7442]

New here and this is very useful.... thank you!!

[JayleeMunoz]

Protein shakes usually help very well. However, the easiest thing is probably just to consume a large amount of water.