Firecallie 2 Posted October 20, 2005 Pre-op liquid ONLY DIET....other than drinks what of substance can I eat? Post op MUSHY diet...idea's please THANKS GUYS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, Jini congratulations on your new journey. Look at the food sticky on food stages and that should help with your eating or should I say drinking. How long are you on liquids and how much do you have to loose if you don't mind me asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted October 20, 2005 Jini, the answer to your first question is NOTHING. Liquid-only diet means liquid only--that is, you may eat nothing "of substance." Not every doctor requires this pre-operatively, though, so you may not have to even think about it. If your doctor does require it of you, he or she should give you clear instructions about what to take in during this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherrie 0 Posted October 20, 2005 I did not have a pre-op diet... but I know a lot of docs require it. I had to do liquids after ... Clear Liquids. If your liquids do not have to be clear... I would recommend butter pecan Ensure with about a cup of ice blended into a milkshake. It saved me. And they taste good. I am now on the mushies (thank goodness). Refried Beans mashed potatoes applesauce oatmeal scrambled eggs grits cream of wheat Good luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLarla 22 Posted October 20, 2005 Liquids: Water, Crystal Light, Ice Tea, chicken broth, sugar free ice pops, Apple, Cranberry & Grape juices. Thick liquids: Protein shakes, blended cream Soups, V8, fruit Nectars, Orange juice, Milk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firecallie 2 Posted October 20, 2005 :*( Thanks for the help! Now for my next question, how on EARTH did you make it 7 days without eating anything of substance? ACK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikie in VA 0 Posted October 20, 2005 I've been on liquids since Oct 6. My surgery is Oct 31. So, it's been a challenge. Two weeks-still more to go-plus liquids awhile after surgery. I've lost 14 lbs as of the past Sat. I'll weigh myself on Sat. again-and see where I am then. Like others have said: sugarfree Kool-aide, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, Water or Propel and others, hot tee or coffee. I'm doing the Advantage Protein shakes (with lots of ice crushed up). I only like the chocolate ones. Tried an orange Crystal light mix. Didnt' care for it. Best of luck! Mikie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
