I thought my nutritionist said clear liquids included protein powders mixed with water but when I was going over discharge instructions with the nurse she said no, do not add protein.

A "milkshake" type drink is not a clear liquid' date=' even if you make it with Water. That would be for full liquid phase.

While chocolate nectar would not be okay, something like Crystal Sky Nectar would be.[/quote']

I was allowed Protein shakes as of day 2 after surgery. (Made with milk), with water in between. Full liquid stage was when I was allowed to add creamed Soups to the diet.

First off, how are you doing on your liquids? Are you getting all the Water you should? If not, don't even touch Protein.

Once you can get 64oz of liquids in a day then you should start adding protein. But not until.

Remember, protein is important, but dehydration will pit you back in the hospital fast.

And for all technical purposes if you can't see through it, it is not a "clear liquid".

First off, how are you doing on your liquids? Are you getting all the Water you should? If not, don't even touch Protein.

Once you can get 64oz of liquids in a day then you should start adding protein. But not until.

Remember, protein is important, but dehydration will pit you back in the hospital fast.

It's sort of a vicious little circle....I'm sick sick sick of broth, tea, Jello, popsicles....which makes it very hard to get them down in the quantities I need to.

It's sort of a vicious little circle....I'm sick sick sick of broth' date=' tea, Jello, popsicles....which makes it very hard to get them down in the quantities I need to.[/quote']

I bought a box of every Water flavoring that sounded remotely good then I also got Powerade zero. Variety makes it easier.

I bought "mio" water flavoring it helped a lot with drinking water! "Sweet tea" is my favorite...

ok, just to make things more complicated, My instructions say that on the three days of clears during the PRE-op phase that protein should NOT be added, but during the "clears" phase post-op, that protein powders CAN be added. So I guess that clears can mean EITHER protein fortified or not.. confusing? you bet.

I'm on a 7 day post-op clear liquid diet as well. My plan includes protein shakes as long as they're made with water. But then again, I've read so many different post-op diet variations on different threads...