Acceptable Liquids

[Mark in Ohio 10]

My question is basically for those that have been through the liquid diet part of the RNY surgery. I was told that the liquid diet is basically Protein Shakes. So I have picked up some Premier Protein drinks. I have both chocolate and strawberry & cream. I have to be on this 2 weeks before, and 2 weeks after my surgery. I was wondering about other liquids like V8 Splash Diet. Drinking plenty of Water has never been a real problem for me. So what would you suggest to break it up, so I am not drinking 4 shakes every day. I did buy a Ninja blender to make smoothies. I have been experimenting with that, and ESA Protein powder. Mainly Greek Yogurt based smoothies.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Hi there. Not sure about your clinic as many of them vary. I was allowed specific Protein drinks. Premier Protein was one brand on the list thank goodness because they are the best in my opinion.

The only other things I was allowed to put in my body was clear broth, sugar free drinks like Gatorade or crystal lite, sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello.

Mine lasted 10 days and on the last day it was clear liquid only no Protein shakes.

I will tell you after all that sweet a good broth becomes your best friend. My doctors office told me to either make broth homemade using lots of good chicken and plenty of veggies and strain it or buy mrs. Grass chicken noodle Soup and use the seasoning packet and the egg and throw the noodles away. I went with mrs. Grass and it was very tasty and took that nasty sweet away when I got sick of it later in the day.

V8 would not hVe been allowed on my Liquid Protein nor homemade smoothies with veggies/fruit in them. Usually your clinic will give u a very specific list to work from.

I have seen some people on here actually get to eat a small meal once per day. I was not allowed to.

I had no complications and my surgeon stated my liver had shrunk nicely which made surgery very straight forward. He stated that the liquid diet had done its job.

Good luck! The first 3 days are the hardest, just take it one day at a time.

[tanya131313 5]

Today I just started my 2 weeks liquid diet and my surgery is April 23rd. Question? My friend had bypass done in February and she told me that was ate hard boiled egg whites (no yolk) throughout the 2 week liquid diet. She said her surgery was fine and the doctor said everything looked good. Has anyone else tried egg whites or other alternatives?

[wildGoose 207]

Please do EXACTLY what your surgeon tells you.