I haven't received my doctors official pre/post-op list yet but my understanding is I will be on Clear liquids for a week and then liquids for another week before moving on to puree baby food for several weeks? (I'm assuming they mean the consistency not the actual food).

I don't want to go overboard in buying food to prepare.

1. How much did you actually consume at this time? If I'm understanding some posts I'll be lucky to get a can of broth or strained chicken Soup a day. How much is realistic for first 2 weeks?

2. when doing pureed food did you actually buy a processor or just do soft foods?

3. Is sodium a big concern post-op? some said to drink broth from oodles-of-noodle packs. However, I believe they are extremely high in sodium. Inexpensive.

That broth is extremely high in sodium. I had done the same thing and bought Ramen noodles and drank the broth, but so high in sodium. I had also bought these little packs called Swanson's Flavor Boost - they are individual packs of a concentrated chicken broth that I could add to a mug of hot Water. Slightly less in sodium.

If you can get in Isopure, that's great because you get some Protein, but don't buy a lot, I can't even look at it now and I have a lot left.

Dr. Kelly will have you on clear liquids until day 10. I did have some broths, but what I really drank was Gatorade. It is still the only liquid I really like. Although I did make myself transfer to the G2 now that it is not my entire diet. Water, clear broths, caffeine-free coffees and teas, apple juice, cranberry juice, grape juice, orange juice (no pulp), crystal light, sugar free Gelatin, sugar free popsicles

From day 10 until 3 weeks out, you will be on "full liquids". This is Protein shakes, milk products, cream type Soups. Jello, pudding, hot cereals made thin and soupy, vegetable juice (like V8), Carnation Instant Breakfast

Good luck!

Thank you. I can't stand gatorade now but atleast if i get it my family will drink what I dont.

This list made it so much clearer.

How much did you consume in broths, drinks daily at first?

You still won't be able to eat that much. Small, small portions. I kept my diet pretty much high protein for the first few months and it helped lose the majority of my weight. I also would drink the low calorie G2 Gatorade diluted with water and found out that it made me really gassy. So now I don't drink it. Now I'm doing much better.