I am Four weeks post op. On week 2 i was able to have fat free sugar free pudding which really helped me feel had something in my belly. I also had sugar free Popsicles that helped with some sweetness. You might be better off with water additives like Mio or Crystal Lite over the fruit juices you are making I have been taking Unjury shakes and have had great like with them. They also make a chicken soup protein broth which is good too, it has much more protein than regular soup broth. Good luck!