Need Help!

[ckelly37 1]

I have to start my 10 day clear liquid diet on aug 30th..I need pointers!! Im goin to have Jello cyrstal light chicken beef and veggie broth but does any1 recommend slim fast for Protein? ? I dont know what else to have for protein!! Please help me

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Ckelly didn't your doc tell you how much or what brand?

I'm told preop to only have EAS Carb control AdvantEdge (not myoplex) shakes...post op that or Isopure. Each is different. What does your surgeon say? Don't buy stuff before you check w/him or her...you may waste your money!

[cheryl1952 0]

Did you go on the pre op diet to shrink your liver before the last surgery? If so why do you have to do it again?

Cheryl

[RestlessMonkey 7]

CHeryl1952 sorry are you asking me or OP?

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Just after surgery I was on a clear liquid diet. The broth and Jello, but still have to have that 60 grams of Protein. Three EAS Advantage shakes a day. Even now till I start eating solids I have to have those 3 shakes for healing and well being.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

See, the 1st week post op we are to just get Water and then clear broth. That's IT. Protein Shakes come in week 2.

[ckelly37 1]

I was told i need to do a 10 day clear liquid diet before surgery..they told me i can have Protein sahkes since they are Water based liquids but they did not specify what kind..they also said crystal light, Jello, chicken beef and veggie broth and sugar free popcicles for 10 days..i wanted to try slimfast but im not sure if that is a good idea ill just call the clinic and ask them what they think

[Lanakila 1]

See, the 1st week post op we are to just get Water and then clear broth. That's IT. Protein shakes come in week 2.

Ditto, except that I can have drinks such as crystal light and VERY diluted 100% juices that are clear such as apple juice. My dietician said everything had to be "clear" enough to be able to read through. Protein Shakes aren't allowed for me until Week 2.

As far as post-op, my doctor approves of Protein Shakes but only those that are very, very low carb. Everyone's orders are different, so follow what your doctor prescribed for YOU! If you aren't sure, call them first.