Why is there a clear liquid phase?

[dharma 0]

Does anyone know the medical justification for the clear liquid stage, which seems to exist for some docs and not others? I ask because, like many others, I really cannot stand any of the clear Protein Drinks. I think Isopure tastes like someone put melted plastic or soap in it. Additionally, when I was travelling yesterday and really out of it I bought and drank half an odwalla soy milk super Protein Drink and had no reaction whatsover. Today, I ended up having two mix in Water Protein drinks -- the very light, high quality brand. Again no issue.

Now, I am willing to follow the diet if it has a reason, but I really have to know it!

THanks:confused1:

[susimar 0]

I want to subscribe to see if anyone gives you an answer :thumbup1:

I don't think I'll even try to get much Protein in the first week after surgery.

[Tiffykins 673]

Your stomach is going to be healing from being stapled and cut away. If you were to throw food or even liquids with a texture in there can you imagine the mess you would have on your hands? ? ? Plus, it's not a simple nip tuck procedure. It's traumatic, there's significant swelling.

Plus, your anatomy has forever changed, and it's a huge shock to your body. The stomach has to get used to working again, and considering 75-85% of the rest of your stomach is gone, it needs time to adjust.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Mac's doctor doesn't say clear liquid, he says thin liquid. Personally, I don't know what the difference would be between thin and clear. To me, thin is as thin as Water.< /strong>

[MacMadame 81]

The ASMBS says in this paper somewhere:

http://www.asmbs.org/Newsite07/resources/bgs_final.pdf

"A clear liquid diet is often used as the first step in postoperative nutrition, despite some evidence that it might not be warranted [172]."

I haven't looked into it past that.

[dharma 0]

Thank you for the link - you have such interesting resourcces!

[kiaora 0]

HI

I am 2 days out today and am on liquids....but I wouldn't call them Clear Liquids. My doctor has me on Protein drinks and broths and non chunky yogurts. There is a great protein drink called Unjury that has 50% of your daily protein once mixed with milk. you can only get it at www.unjury.com try it out!