Pre-Op Broth?

[chef855 2]

Hi all,

I've been doing low-sodium, strained chicken noodle Soup for my broth. Does that work? I tried the carton of pure chicken broth, but it was GROSS!!! Not sure if that's normal or if it's just my picky taste buds.

[ShoppGirl 5,009]

That’s fine. The Soup is most likely condensed so the broth flavor will be more intense. I prefer that as well so I used the flavor packets from ramen noodles and found them to be more flavorful than other broths.

Edited April 20, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[lizonaplane 1,613]

What you're allowed is up to your surgery center. But packaged broth is gross - it's not just you. After surgery I bought tom yum and hot an sour Soup and strained them.

Good luck on your surgery!

[chef855 2]

1 hour ago, lizonaplane said:

What you're allowed is up to your surgery center. But packaged broth is gross - it's not just you. After surgery I bought tom yum and hot an sour Soup and strained them.

Good luck on your surgery!

I meant more is that still considered “broth”? I suppose so but just wanted to double check.

[blackcatsandbaddecisions 852]

I ate strained Soup as broth, my thought was I know the difference between a broth based soup and a puréed one, so I stuck with things like chicken noodle, etc. It worked for me!

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,650]

6 hours ago, chef855 said:

Hi all,

I've been doing low-sodium, strained chicken noodle Soup for my broth. Does that work? I tried the carton of pure chicken broth, but it was GROSS!!! Not sure if that's normal or if it's just my picky taste buds.

I have the store bought broth (I bought vegetable, chicken, and beef) and I bought this to mix with it for heavier flavor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SQMM4GL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I tried it last night and tonight, and with the extra flavoring, they are really good!!!!

[Arabesque 7,416]

A broth is just liquid so no meat, vegetables or noodles. If you’re straining it you should be okay. As alternatives, have you tried bone broths? Strained wonton Soup or pho?

[kcuster83 1,504]

For my liquid phase I bought a bunch of different Soups and just strained them and drinking only the broth. other people ate the

Plain broth is so bland and Bone Broth is disgusting!

I was told any strained soups were ok. Even creamed but that they should be low fat creamed soups. Every program is different though.

[Tony B - NJ 643]

I have mentioned this product before and stand by it. Unjury makes a Protein Powder with chicken broth flavor that is outstanding. It is 21G of Protein and the taste is better than broth or Bone Broth. It is worth trying. I swear by it for that protein boost I need when I don't get it from my meals.

[kcuster83 1,504]

7 minutes ago, Tony B - NJ said:

I have mentioned this product before and stand by it. Unjury makes a Protein Powder with chicken broth flavor that is outstanding. It is 21G of Protein and the taste is better than broth or Bone Broth. It is worth trying. I swear by it for that Protein boost I need when I don't get it from my meals.

I hated it, couldn't even stand the smell.

[Tina 2.0 64]

I added bullion to broth, got some miso easy for something different. Tried a variety of Bone Broth the Fond was my fav, lots of different spices to choose from. If you have a local ramen spot you could get miso and a soy based broth to pick up

[Tony B - NJ 643]

23 hours ago, kcuster83 said:

I hated it, couldn't even stand the smell.

Well...it is whey Protein so it will have a scent to it. All the whey Proteins do to some extent. It does not seem off putting to me. It is much better than some of the stuff I have tried. I just cannot take the faux chocolate flavors, where the aftertaste is off putting to me.

[kcuster83 1,504]

4 minutes ago, Tony B - NJ said:

Well...it is whey Protein so it will have a scent to it. All the whey Proteins do to some extent. It does not seem off putting to me. It is much better than some of the stuff I have tried. I just cannot take the faux chocolate flavors, where the aftertaste is off putting to me.

Yep- everyone like what they like. I did have such high hopes for it!

[Crisscat 181]

On 4/21/2022 at 9:10 AM, Tony B - NJ said:

I have mentioned this product before and stand by it. Unjury makes a Protein Powder with chicken broth flavor that is outstanding. It is 21G of Protein and the taste is better than broth or Bone Broth. It is worth trying. I swear by it for that Protein boost I need when I don't get it from my meals.

Based on your high recommendation I just ordered a sample pack from Unjury! 😝

[Crisscat 181]

On 4/21/2022 at 9:10 AM, Tony B - NJ said:

I have mentioned this product before and stand by it. Unjury makes a Protein Powder with chicken broth flavor that is outstanding. It is 21G of Protein and the taste is better than broth or Bone Broth. It is worth trying. I swear by it for that Protein boost I need when I don't get it from my meals.

Well I received my Unjury sample yesterday in the mail and I tried the chicken Soup tonight for my "dinner". It does have a much better flavor hands down but I found it tasted pretty salty too but that could just be me. Thanks for the recommendation!

Curious, when did anyone use the Meal Replacement powders? I have samples from both Unjury and Bariatric Advantage. I just cant remember if its pre op or post op usuage? 🤔