Liquid Stage Recipes

[Gwendolyn Smythe 4]

I was banded yesterday, and was wondering the same thing.

i do not like to move, as the site where the port is hurts so much.

Gwendolyn smythe

[wbowman07 0]

Egg drop Soup

1 can low sodium chicken broth(save 1/4 cup)cold

bring to a boil

4 egg whites

teaspoon of cornstarch mix with 1/4 cup chicken broth add to thicken

salt and pepper to taste

(by ladysplenda)

This is a great idea:thumbup:

[Loosing it for Life 0]

I honestly don't think it can be done. I'm one week out and am just now trying to focus on healing my stomach... it hurts and is swollen so hopefully I'm doing the right thing. I find everything so filling (even liquids). Let me know how it's working out for you now.

costco has great Kirkland brand Protein shakes, 30g Protein, 5g Fat & 3g Carbs. chocolate, warm or cold is great. Good luck.

[GreenBean2012 0]

Thanks Leah - you too! Things are improving on the eating front. However, I think I still have lots to learn about size of bites and speed of eating. My band hurts so I think I'm eating too much too fast. Am terrified that I'm going to "break it"!

[monicaleon18 2]

Love the posts, they are very helpful. I get my band on the 20th and am trying to build up my receipes... thanks everyone!:thumbup:

Edited September 9, 2010 by monicaleon18

[donnajlporter 1]

Thank god, i can't start my day with out that coffee.< /p>

[CiCiRN 1]

Here are 3 liqui recipes that I posted in my blog..I was banded 12/6 and will be on liquids until Dec 22!

strawberry pie: In a blender add:

4 ounces fat free milk

6 ounces light yogurt * I used strawberry

1 graham cracker

1 scoop strawberry Protein mix

Blend

This provided 26 grams of protein!

#2 Cinnamon Roll supremo

1 scoop vanilla Protein powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 packet Splenda ( or non sugar substitute)

1 tsp butter buds

8 oz Water

3 ice cubes

Blend 20 grams of Protein

#3 chocolate Peanut Butter cup

1 scoop chocolate Protein Powder

1 Tblspoon natural Peanut Butter

1 cup skim fat free milk

3 ice cubes

26 grams of protein.

Blend

Enjoy!!

[HeatherinCA 10]

So helpful everyone! I advance to puree food on sunday and I found some GREAT ideas.

[bigtom1948 8]

DH made me this Soup today and you have to try this to believe it! Sometimes, you just need something that tastes amazing.

Savory Hubbard Squash Soup

Preheat oven to 350. Peel, seed and cube a medium hubbard squash. This yields approximately 1.25 pounds of raw squash. Spray with olive oil pam and bake on a cookie sheet 35-40 minutes.

Place cooked squash into a soup pot, along with:

• 5 cups of chicken broth (home made is great but not necessary)
• 4 cups of Water
• 1 tsp of Garam Masala spice (if you don't have this, go get some right now - it's in the spice section of your store)
• 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary tied together or 1 tsp dried
• 1 onion chopped fine (or 2 Tbsp minced dried onion)

Simmer the above for 35-40 minutes. Blend in batches until smooth. Place mixture back on stove at a simmer for about 15 minutes, until thick.

Optional: May add 2tbsp fat free half and half to each cup of soup, adding 20 cals per cup.

Yield: 6 cups

Nutritionals (per cup):

• Cals: 102
• Fat: 1.8
• Carbs 17.6
• Protein 6

It's not a nutritional powerhouse but it's a gastronomical masterpiece!

I like this recipe but you don't have to buy Garam Masala you probably have all the ingrediants for it in your spice rack already.

Here's the recipe for it:

1 ½ tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp cinnamon powder

½ tsp nutmeg powder

½ tsp red chili powder (may use cayenne), adjust for level of spiciness)

[dcowens 2]

I had tons of leftover baby oatmeal so I decided to use them for myself in the morning. I pour as much of the oatmeal as I want into a bowl and add Water to thicken (you can also add milk)

I throw in a little butter, cinnamon and a dash of vanilla. It's delicious. =)

[zeniada 9]

I had tons of leftover baby oatmeal so I decided to use them for myself in the morning. I pour as much of the oatmeal as I want into a bowl and add Water to thicken (you can also add milk)

I throw in a little butter, cinnamon and a dash of vanilla. It's delicious. =)

What exactly is "baby oatmeal"?

[cheechtrish 1]

Thank you so much for all these great ideas! I am on day 4 of full liquids post surgery... and the thought of two weeks of this was daunting! but i am feeling much better as i have compiled a bunch of these recipies for me and will be posting on my fridge!

thanks all !

[ThisMumRocks 1]

What exactly is "baby oatmeal"?

baby oatmeal is the oatmeal you feed to babies.

[themons 0]

Wow, you bandsters are amazing with your recipes. I'm getting dressed and heading to the market NOW! Can't stand the Protein Shakes. To me, they SUCK. And, your recipes are music to my ears. They stressed at our meetings before surgery, no substitutes, you must drink the shakes. Did no one else get these instructions???

[KristiAnn25 0]

I have just started the liquid diet for post surgery ( i do not have a date yet but i'm also doing it for lent ).

I have had Taco cravings like non other, so i made this to help

Fiesta nacho cheese Soup, beef consume, skim milk, taco seasoning. I mixed in blender to taste and warmed in microwave. It realy helped curve my craving. It is spicy though. but so gooooood.