Hello to all.. I need some help... I am four days post op. I am on pureed however I am supposed to get 2 3 medicine cups full of pureed and the rest liquids. How am I supposed to manage to get protein in as well totaling at lest 45 to 50 gms.? Also can tomato soup made with water be considered a liquid>

What do you have in the house for protein, for example..... unjury unflavored protein, protein shakes, Isopure? Yes, tomato soup is a liquid.

Wow, you got to move to pureed quickly. I have to do full liquids for 2 weeks and then 2 weeks of pureed. You can get protein in by adding protein to your pureed choices or chosing things that are already high protein - tuna, eggs, soft chicken, etc. Then just add extra unflavored protein to your shakes or puddings. Or to that tomato soup. Someone on here stated their doctor wanted them to wait a few weeks for tomato soup because of the acid. My doc did not mention it. I asked the nut. after I read that post and she said only if it was an issue, would I need to avoid it. Most people are on a PPI at this point and the acid in the soup should not bother most people. It does also count towards your liquid intake.

tomato soup has a lot of acid which may irritate your stomach. you should double check w/ your surgeon's office.