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)
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.
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.
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...
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....
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.
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?
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.
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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