Question - Clear Liquids 3 Weeks Post-Op

[Khloé 89]

Yesterday at my 3 week appt, I found out that I'm going to be on liquids for the first 3 weeks after surgery. By liquids, I mean that I can only have things that can be poured through a strainer, nothing thicker than milk. That was the exact illustration from the doctor. With that in mind, I'm trying to figure out what my options will be post-op. I'm positive the doctor will give me an exact list of ideas such as broths, bouillon, juices, and, of course, Water. Aside from Unjury chicken Soup Protein Powder (which I'm pretty sure can be used if dissolved in hot/warm water but not positive - still need to verify), what other ways can you get Protein in on Clear Liquids?

[sleever10 109]

Isopure has 40g of Protein in a 20 oz bottle. It doesn't taste great but it gets the job done!

[Mini Me Wanna~Be 56]

I got the Grape Isopure and mix 5oz with Grape flavored crystal light, its the only way I can get it down.

[Cadilex 52]

At two weeks out I am doing great. When I get up in the morning I fix a 16 ounce thermos with Crystal light strawberry lemonade and two scoops of Unjury unflavored Protein. Then I fix a separate 16 ounce thermos with my Soup of choice mixed with two scoops of Unjury chicken soup flavored protein. I sip on both all day and both are absolutely delicious!!! That gives me 82 g protein and 32 oz liquid. I fill in the liquid with Water and Decaf coffee to equal about 60 oz.

[T'snewstart 251]

Hi and best wishes with the surgery..... Each Dr. is different..... I lowfat cream Soups (strained) , diet snapple, sugar free popsicles, Decaf tea, priemer Protein Shakes 2 a day each one contains 30 grams of Protein. Sams club & costco have them by the case....Honestly I would be careful not to stock up too much.... your tastes can change..... When the Surgeon warned me of this I thought he was nuts.... But he was right. Something I have really enjoyed is the "crush brand" packets you add to water..... they sell strawberry, grape, and orange flavors.....they are sugar free and taste just like crush soda without the sugar and carbonation.

Again best wishes you!

[Deanne 22]

I ordered the Unjury Sampler and the chicken noodle is great but I think to salty for my tastes at the moment. I haven't tried the other flavors yet. I've been using the Imetabolic products since before my surgery and still using them for the Protein. Eventually I'll be taking the chewables too. I'm trying herbal tea this morning as someone had recommended it from another topic. Still can't get but a couple sips down before the pain starts though lol. It will take me a bit longer before I can actually enjoy the taste of some of these drinks. I look forward to some juices or something different soon. Diet snapple and sugar free popsicles sound good too.