I have noticed that for some the liquid stage is two weeks, for some 24-48 hours with mushies added in moderation. My Dr. allows applesauce and jello in the liquid phase. What kind of luck have any of you had (or no luck) with moving past clear broth, water and liquids after 48-72 hrs?

It sounds like everyone gets variations on the same thing! It just depends on how you feel and what you think your band can handle. I just had my surgery 5/2....I'm still in the lovely liquid phase! I can't believe 2 more weeks of that! Then I'm on to mushy stuff. Anyone have any exciting ideas for the liquid phase? I'm obviously very new to this...I'm not really hungry, but could use some variety!

Jenn :eek:

It is so hard in the beginning days, but it's worth it!

I learned here about split pea Soup (w/o any meat), and it was a lifesaver for me in the first few weeks post surgery. Very filling and nutritious.

Kelli

Thanks for the pea soup idea...I tell you what...I'm craving anything NOT sugary! Which is very strange for me! Tonight I had clam chowder with the good stuff strained out...that was pretty good!

Thanks again for your response!

Jenn :hungry:

Another good soup that's hearty and rib-stickin' is bean with bacon. I put the condensed soup with about 1/2 can of Water in the blender and puree it. Then I add another 1/2 can of water and heat it. It really did save me when I was starving, and I've had a lot of people tell me it helped them as well.

I would imagine you could puree the clam chowder too, then you get the benefit of the Proteins in it.

I did clear liquids for days 2-5. That was aweful. Felt week and gross. Days 6-8 full liquids, protein shakes, soup with milk etc... Now soft foods, but I think i'm not completely sticking to all of the rules and it scares me. Too many foods go down no problem....HELP!:redface:

Hang in there! I know how you feel---I had to do clear for only days 2-5 and thoght I'd DIE!!!:redface:

That's the stage I am at. I am so fearful that I'm going to mess up the band. I am at week three and I have had soft fish and soup with chunks.. Everthing goes down fine, so I am not sure if i am a quick healer or what???

Hi I am the same I am really please you are the same because i was getting really worried to I am not due to go see the dr for another 2 weeks.

How are you doing know.

Gillian

There seem to be a number of questions about clear liquid diets, so I thought some perspective from our dietitians would be helpful.

1. Clear liquid diets (let's use CLD for short) provide hydration (that is, Water, to keep you from de-hydration), along with some energy and perhaps minerals.

2. Most CLDs are nutrient deficient, and Protein deficient.

3. Because of this, using a CLD for very long will usually result in muscle wasting.

There is no single definition of what is a clear liquid diet.

Some protein supplements are generally not considered allowed on a CLD, some are.

For example, our chocolate and vanilla would not be allowed, but our strawberry Sorbet, chicken Soup, and Unflavored are allowed.

In contrast, full liquid diets can meet all of your nutrition needs if well designed.

Hope this is helpful.

Kind regards

Jerome

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7 days clears. Two weeks full liquids. Two weeks mushies. I ate a lot of egg drop soup on the full liquid diet. the protein helped keep up my strength. I also added protein powder to my cream soups.