clear liquid requirement

[cajun 46]

I'm looking at the requirements for Clear liquids phase, first 10 days post op. Dr. Aceves' instructions say "nothing other than Clear Liquids and a Protein supplement such as Isopure or whey protein . Is Jay Robb chocolate Protein powder mixed with milk acceptable, or does it have to be mixed with Water? It is certainly not "clear" even mixed with water. I don't like the taste unless mixed with milk.

Or is isopure a "clear" Protein Drink? If required, I will drink anything in order to follow the requirements, but if Jay Robb mixed with milk meets the requirements, I'd be more happy. Anybody know?

Thanks

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Nope, mixed with milk is not clear. Isopure is a clear, if you can stand it. Most people don't like it.

I bought unflavored Protein powder at GNC and mixed it with crystal lite.

[*susan* 1,709]

What Daisy said, milk definitely is a no-no during the clear liquids phase. I found it really, really difficult to get in my required Protein until I hit the mushies phase.

[cajun 46]

Thanks...unflavored Protein Powder it is!

[DownInSocal 12]

The unflavored is great. It is the only thing getting me by since I don't want my shakes. I mix it with crystal light.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

What brand are you using? I got mine at GNC and it was their own brand.

[DownInSocal 12]

I am using powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I can't even tell it is mixed in unless I dump the whole packet into like 4 oz. Better to use 8 oz or more and sip. It does foam what you are drinking a little so I put it in the fridge for about 8 mins. I don't like the foam. It makes me burp and that hurts sometimes.

Oh and hicups after surgery.........:thumbup:

[Cat 0]

I just returned home from Meixico last night. I had my surgery with Dr. Rod in Juarez on Monday. I am struggling with getting in both clear liquids and Protein. I find that even though I am sipping all day, the sips are so small it takes all day to get in 40-60 oz. I am sure this must get a little easier over time?

[DownInSocal 12]

Don't worry cat it does. I am 8 days out and it is easier now to drink. I promise it gets better as you heal.

Oh and congrats to you if you are getting 40 oz! I just got 35 yesterday.

[MacMadame 81]

Yes, it definitely gets easier. I regularly drink 80-100 oz a day!

[Cat 0]

WOW!!! That is a lot of liquid. I am determined and will stick with it. I am going on a long walk today in my neighborhood. Before surgery, I enjoyed really gulping that cold Water when I got hot from walking or working out. I know I can't do that or it will hurt and is probably dangerous. I am going to sip on my water the whole time I am walking. THANKS AGAIN...YOU GUYS ARE SO GREAT.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I just don't like my Water or liquids to be too cold. it seems to go down a lot easier for me if I drink it room temp or a little bit colder. I too drink about 80-100 oz per day with no trouble. It takes me 24 oz just to get my morning pills down.