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[Ashley Cherradi 11]

Hi everyone I have to start my two week liquid diet before surgery surgery date is 1/18/2016. They told me to start but never received an email as to what I can have. Has anyone done the same thing and can help me..

[jj7481 363]

Each surgeon is different. My liquid diet was at least 64 (8x 8oz) of Fluid daily x 2 wks. Of that I had to take in my nutrients via drinks like Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added mixed with milk. I could then make up the rest with Water, broth, Crystal Light, or 8oz/day of natural/no sugar added fruit juice.

If you haven't heard from your surgeon/nutritionist....call them. Confirm the surgery date, and see what you are to do in order to best set you up for success.

Edited January 4, 2016 by jj7481

[chele315 2]

Mine was sugar free Jello, Popsicles, and juice.

[mykdzmom 388]

I was allowed Protein Drinks 3 times per day, each with at least 20g of Protein and 6g or less carb and less than 150 calories. Unlimited SF Jello, SF Popsicles, SF pudding, broth and up to one can of low fat Cream of Soup per day.

After a few days, I craved something not so sweet. So I created beef or chicken broth from bullion cubes and added unflavored Protein Powder. The warm soup was a nice change and gave me some added protein. It sounds strange but the unflavored protein made the broth kinda creamy. (I used Syntax unflavored but none truly have no flavor in my opinion)

Good luck!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Mine was soft foods...no starch or sugars...for instance Soups, cottage cheese or yogurt and a small piece of fish in broth with spinach....On the day before all Clear Liquids only

I started my laxative 2 days before surgery.I took collace clear pills,

Miralax and citrate of magnesia.My system was clean and clear for surgery.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I had pacific brand Soups like cream of mushroom,tomato purée...it got me through the days....

[Ashley Cherradi 11]

Thank you everyone all of your help is appreciated