Liquid Diet Suggestions

[janedoe92 260]

So I'm about a week (come Monday) into my preop diet, which my surgeon has us do two meals between 250-350 cals and Protein shake for Breakfast then Fiber if we're hungry still, and the second week is one meal two shakes.

I'm over the hump of physical hunger, and not really having head hunger either. The problem I'm running into is not getting enough calories. I'm supposed to get between 1000-1200, i no longer want to eat or feel hungry and I have only ate 500 calories, so I force myself to drink another Protein Drink before bed, BUT I'm drinking premier and that offers only 160 cals, so I'm only making between 600-750 calories for the last two days. Seeing as I'm not hungry and don't finish my meals most the time it's possible it is less then that.

SOOOO what I'm asking for is those of you on all liquid diet if you could give me some things that y'all are allowed so that I am able to incorporate that in my plan and get the recommended calories that'd be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Can you have a glass of milk?

Yoghurt?

There's certainly calories in those and they're liquids as well...

[Dub 9,922]

There are many things that are liquids yet not allowed on the diet.

Milk, for instance, has too much sugar for most plans.

My surgeon was fairly liberal on many things later on after surgery but very strict on the 14 day liquid diet. I was advised to have 3-4 Protein shakes (there were three approved brands) mixed only with Water. In addition to that I could have any non calorie drink (water, crystal light and the like). It was not much fun, but it passed quickly and the weight loss was fun to see.

The plan did not allow for any type of meals but if it did I believe that making sure they were low carb would help keep the cravings and hunger to a minimum.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

And I guess the two replies really do point to the fact that the BEST advice will come from your medical/surgical team...

As @@Dub stated, he wasn't allowed milk on his 14 day pre-op plan...

My pre-op was 4 weeks and milk was allowed...

So you will get conflicting replies...

Best to take the advice of your team, because they know YOUR specific situation...

Good luck to you!!!

[janedoe92 260]

True thank you all for the suggestions, I was able to get in contact with my NUT and she suggested drinking more Protein shakes and I'm of course allowed zero cal drinks. Thanks for yalls suggestions!!

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