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So far I have been drinking 4 slim fast (as recommended!) Meal Replacement shakes a day, with a 25 calorie/no sugar added popsicle in between if my stomach starts hurting.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for what I could use instead of slim fast? I really do want a variety so I don't get bored/annoyed by having the same thing every day up until soft food stage. I used Optifast pre-op diet, so i'm staying away from that.

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Are you in the full liquid stage? Also, did your nutritionist give you a list of options?

I'm afraid I don't have much advice to offer, the first two weeks all I remember is things like Protein shakes, Tomato juice or V8, and Water.

Adding a splash of sugar free coffee Syrup to my vanilla shakes did help mix it up a bit.

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Yes! I am in the full liquid stage. Just trying to find other ideas as to give me some other options while on it

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Full liquids was by far my least favorite stage :) It's a challenge to find filling, healthy liquids!

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I purred Soups as allowed by my surgeon. At this stage he said I could had creamy soups as long as there were no chunks. I used my magic bullet. It was super easy and I found a good variety of soups. I would add soft goat cheese on top for flavor or to change it up.

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So far I have been drinking 4 slim fast (as recommended!) meal replacement shakes a day' date=' with a 25 calorie/no sugar added popsicle in between if my stomach starts hurting.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for what I could use instead of slim fast? I really do want a variety so I don't get bored/annoyed by having the same thing every day up until soft food stage. I used Optifast pre-op diet, so i'm staying away from that.[/quote']

I loved Tomato Soup and chicken broth or egg drop Soup

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I personally enjoy Muscle Milk brand. I have also purchased unflavored and added to juices.

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I made split pea Soup and I added Protein Powder to it as well. Unjury has a chicken soup flavor thT is nice. Unjury.com.

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I like muscle milk light it is good and i did sugar free Jello , popsicles and crystal light in my Water

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Yes! I am in the full liquid stage. Just trying to find other ideas as to give me some other options while on it

I ate sugar-free Jello and drank crystal light. They were yummy!

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yeah slimfast isnt the best thing to drink especially right after surgery you def need something with less sugar and of higher quality. try premium Protein from costco i really liked that also sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, sugar free mouse, roasted Tomato Soup from trader joes

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During the liquid stage my surgeon wanted me to have clear broths (chicken & beef), crystal light, sugar free ice pops and Jello as well as Protein Shakes. My husband & I noth use a Protein Shake put out by Myoplex (26 grams of Protein adn 3 grams of carbs). I am on the pureed stage and have added creamy Peanut Butter to the blender when I make my shakes to vary the flavor a bit.

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Jello, sugar free pudding, blend your Soups, and my favorite Protein shake is EAS advantage! Also make smoothies with plain Greek yogurt light soy milk, and Protein power with some frozen berries!

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My dr. lets me do creamy Cereal (like cream of wheat) and grits. They just need to be soupy.

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