I received 3 different post op diets, very, very similiar from my 1st appointment, then when I saw my nutritionist and then again right before surgery. One of them lists Carnation Instant breakfast no sugar added as an option for Stage 2 (Full-Liquids) which I'm on. Did anyone else have this during this stage? I would love to be able to branch out a little bit and would be interested in having this if it's OK.

If all the diets you were given had the same general gist, I would be comfortable eating from any of the lists provided. I would just assume that the individuals presenting the information each had the same goal in mind, but each had a bit of different info to offer.

For example, my doctor, his nurse coordinator, and the dietitian all emphasize a low-carb diet to me. But each offers a slightly different angle. It all boils down to getting enough Protein and avoiding simple carbs---but the nurse has different tips from the dietitian, and the doctor has his own take, too.

I synthesize the information from all of them the best I can.

Instant Breakfast is, indeed, a full liquid---so if you've advanced to that stage, then it's safe to add. That said, I wouldn't waste stomach space on it. It's pretty good in terms of carb (because no sugar is added), but it has only 5 grams of protein. It just doesn't have much to offer, nutritionally.

I think that it's often recommended because it's easy to find. And if you don't have good-quality Protein shakes on hand, then maybe they'd be a good choice for you.

But my "instant breakfast" every day is a Protein shake made from Inspire protein from bariatriceating.com.

CIB was recommended to me as well, but they didn't mention sugar free. I was so miserable during the liquids phase, that I didn't worry too much about "dieting" till I felt better. And I found instant breakfast, with 2% milk, to be very comforting during that time.

My surgeon also reccomends sugar free CIB with skim milk. Ill try that post op.

Sugar free CIB was on my list too- I added milk which adds 8 grams of protein.

It's on my list also but it does state that it's not the greatest source of protein.

Yes - i used it for the 1st month and added a scoop of protein powder of like flavor,, ie choc to choc or vanilla to choc,, kept me full and had decent protien

No sugar added Carnation instant breakfast is my absolute favorite to have in the morning. I am almost 7 months out and I still drink it. It's delicious!

Surgery date: 1/25/10

I use it and add protein to it. 1/2 serving of Dutch Chocolate Cake protein from Bariatric Eating. It wasn't available for me until the 3rd week. But enjoyed it!

I went out and bought it a couple of weeks ago to have on hand after surgery.

It was good but it gave me such bad gas that I will never drink it again. I had the kind of bad gas pains that are described here after surgery. It was all in my back and made me miserable.

So that's off my list.

I love the no sugar added vanilla CIB. I was banded on 5/17/10 and I still drink one every day. I have it in the morning. I put it and a scoop of Unjury vanilla protein powder into my coffee every day. I love it. The Unjury makes the drink really creamy. Mmmmmm!

I love CIB french vanilla. I am about 5 months out and have it for breakfast almost every day. My 14 year old daughter who rarely eats breakfast has started drinking it too. It is a fairly good source of protein with fat-free milk added to it. It keeps me full until lunch time.

i am so glad to read that

i am on stage 2 liquid 4 days post op

i bought some of the CIB breakfast essentials (bottled pre made)

i also did not know it was supposed to be sugar free!!

so i guess i will enjoy my 4 pack and not do it again!

: )

CIB was recommended to me as well, but they didn't mention sugar free. I was so miserable during the liquids phase, that I didn't worry too much about "dieting" till I felt better. And I found instant breakfast, with 2% milk, to be very comforting during that time.

i am so glad to read that

i am on stage 2 liquid 4 days post op

i bought some of the CIB breakfast essentials (bottled pre made)

i also did not know it was supposed to be sugar free!!

so i guess i will enjoy my 4 pack and not do it again!

: )

I use the CIB pre-made no sugar added all the time. I am not sure why someone said it is not a good sourve of Protein - it is a great source for what it is - 13g and 150 calories. I drink it for breakfast, especially when I am feeling 'tight' or on the run. Just make sure you get the blue bottles!

i was giving a recipie for a protien shake by my dr and it has CIB in it. the shake is 28 grams of protien and I LOVE it !!

1 cup skim milk

4 tablespoons not fat dry milk

one pkg of CIB sf

1 tablespoon of creamy peanutbutter

if u want to add 1/2 banana

he gave me a book with over 30 diffrent high protien shakes to make... this is my Fav... i drink it everyday for breakfast. I know they dont like you to drink your food but I had one fill and meat dosnt go down. so i do this so my hair dosnt fall out

if you need anymore let me know

Amy

If you have access to Costco; Premier Ready to Drink is very good (avail. in choc and vanilla) 160 cal, 30 g protein.