Ways to switch up the pre op diet!

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

So I am on day 4 of my pre op liquid diet, and so far so good. I am allowed 3 Protein Shakes a day, broth, SF jello(which I hate) and two 100 calorie yogurts a day. I have been eating everything but the Jello and I am so sick of broth!!!!! If I drink another cup of broth I might puke!

Just want to know if anyone had any ideas on something I can add to my broth to give it a different taste?

Really desperate and in need of help!!!

[SarahLovy 6]

There are a bunch of flavored broths you can purchase- some of them are pretty good!

[LisaDomalewski 79]

I wish I could have yogurt ????????

[kellmark 59]

Ugh, I'm so jealous you get to have broth and yogurt!! I can only have 4 or 5 Protein Shakes and only one can be made with milk, the rest has to be made with water! We can have some SF Jello and SF Popsicles but I've just been sticking with shakes. Good luck finding some good tasting broth!!

[Kindle 8,667]

Swanson flavor infused broths come in Chinese Hot and Sour, Mexican Tortilla, Ginger Thai, Cajun and Tuscan chicken flavors. I also made French onion Soup, minus the cheese and bread. I was allowed greens and some other veggies on my preop, so I added spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, etc to my broths for more flavor. I also added unflavored Protein Powder to my broths both pre and postop. Unjury made a Protein cheese powder that was killer mixed with the Mexican tortilla infused broth. You can also experiment with different herbs to liven up the "regular" beef, chicken and veggie broths.

Edited March 22, 2015 by Kindle

[ab123. 90]

Swanson flavor infused broths come in Chinese Hot and Sour, Mexican Tortilla, Ginger Thai, Cajun and Tuscan chicken flavors. I also made French onion Soup, minus the cheese and bread. I was allowed greens and some other veggies on my preop, so I added spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, etc to my broths for more flavor. I also added unflavored Protein powder to my broths both pre and postop. Unjury made a protein cheese powder that was killer mixed with the Mexican tortilla infused broth. You can also experiment with different herbs to liven up the "regular" beef, chicken and veggie broths.

How is anyone losing weight drinking these high sodium broths?! I looooove my salt but have had to give it up. Only no salt or 50% less salt broth for me

[ab123. 90]

Swanson flavor infused broths come in Chinese Hot and Sour, Mexican Tortilla, Ginger Thai, Cajun and Tuscan chicken flavors. I also made French onion Soup, minus the cheese and bread. I was allowed greens and some other veggies on my preop, so I added spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, etc to my broths for more flavor. I also added unflavored Protein powder to my broths both pre and postop. unjury made a Protein cheese powder that was killer mixed with the Mexican tortilla infused broth. You can also experiment with different herbs to liven up the "regular" beef, chicken and veggie broths.

How is anyone losing weight drinking these high sodium broths?! I looooove my salt but have had to give it up. Only no salt or 50% less salt broth for me

(Preop Diet Day 7)

[Kindle 8,667]

Although sodium has its own pros and cons and health-related issues, it has no affect on true weight loss.... Meaning actual body fat. It only affects Water retention/water weight. I ate these on my pre and postop diets and actually still eat them. Lost 114% of my excess weight, maintained for over 7 months and lowered my BP to 106/68 without paying any attention to sodium.

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

Swanson flavor infused broths come in Chinese Hot and Sour, Mexican Tortilla, Ginger Thai, Cajun and Tuscan chicken flavors. I also made French onion Soup, minus the cheese and bread. I was allowed greens and some other veggies on my preop, so I added spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, etc to my broths for more flavor. I also added unflavored Protein powder to my broths both pre and postop. Unjury made a protein cheese powder that was killer mixed with the Mexican tortilla infused broth. You can also experiment with different herbs to liven up the "regular" beef, chicken and veggie broths.

@@Kindle omg those broths sound AMAZING!!! But are they fat free and reduced sodium??? I would kill for some veggies or a salad at least for one meal!

I have the Unjury unflavored and the chicken soup flavored broth which I add at least once a day! I was trying to order the cheese sauce but they aren't selling it this year!! What a bummer!!!

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

Ugh, I'm so jealous you get to have broth and yogurt!! I can only have 4 or 5 Protein Shakes and only one can be made with milk, the rest has to be made with water! We can have some SF Jello and SF Popsicles but I've just been sticking with shakes. Good luck finding some good tasting broth!!

@@kellmark I'm sorry! I chose to do the powder shakes instead of the complete "Optifast" and they said three shakes with 2 100 calorie yogurts a day. After tasting that powdered shake (Strawberry Bariatric Advantage) I was like oh no I can't keep doing this! So I called the office and my surgeons MA told me o could have Premier Protein (which I love) and anything on the Clear Liquids diet plus two yogurts a day! If I were you I'd call them just to check, because if I never called I would never know

[ZombieChic 11]

I'm on the preop liquids now. My surgery is in 5 days. I purchased different RAMEN flavors and fed the noodles to birds. At $0.10 per pkg, you can't beat the price, and many flavors to choose from.

[Kindle 8,667]

Swanson flavor infused broths come in Chinese Hot and Sour, Mexican Tortilla, Ginger Thai, Cajun and Tuscan chicken flavors. I also made French onion Soup, minus the cheese and bread. I was allowed greens and some other veggies on my preop, so I added spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, etc to my broths for more flavor. I also added unflavored Protein powder to my broths both pre and postop. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury made a Protein cheese powder that was killer mixed with the Mexican tortilla infused broth. You can also experiment with different herbs to liven up the "regular" beef, chicken and veggie broths.

@@Kindle omg those broths sound AMAZING!!! But are they fat free and reduced sodium??? I would kill for some veggies or a salad at least for one meal!

I have the Unjury unflavored and the chicken Soup flavored broth which I add at least once a day! I was trying to order the cheese sauce but they aren't selling it this year!! What a bummer!!!

The broths have 0-1g fat, 25-30 calories/cup and 800g sodium. But unless you have to limit sodium for other health reasons, it does not affect weight loss at all. That's just a misconception. It would only affect Water weight and that fluctuates daily anyways.

Edited March 22, 2015 by Kindle

[x0CheekzVSG 77]

@@Kindle omg you are an Angel!!!! Thank you so much !!! On my way to the store now to get theses!!! Hopefully this will help me through the next 9 days

[amchurch12000 44]

I am jealous of everyone that gets yogurt, I would kill for one right now. I am on strict liquids which includes Protein drinks, sugar free jellos, and sugar free popsicles. I was watching youtube and found a hint from someone - they took Soups (I use French Onion and Chickenderia) and strained all the solids out. I hate the taste of bland chicken and beef broth but these taste good. I currently have Chickenderia going in my little crockpot (holds 2 cups) with some added cilantro.

[LisaDomalewski 79]

_{oh maybe I will call then. I am 3-4 Protein Shakes a day, clear broth, I tried the thai one yesterday and it was so spicy, that I may do a splash of it in the chicken. I can do the sugar free popsicles, they were gross, the Jello is eh, but it is not a shake or broth - LOL. I have been adding Metamucil for Fiber too, and that helps feel full. I ate a no sugar added 40 calorie fudgsicle last night. It was good, which leads me to believe although it is on the full liquid diet list, post op, I cannot eat it now. ONLY 6.5 MORE DAYS!}