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ladybug112000    114

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I think my problem is I was told liquid but I am not sure what liquids are ok. Like is chicken broth or tomatoe Soup ok? Tomato Soup is super high in carbs.

I can not have it on my liquid diet but I've noticed that every DR is different. I am strictly Water, SF Jello, and SF carnation instant breakfast. I would give anything to have broth or soup!!!!

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ShrinkyDinkMe101    82

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Sorry you are having to do such a limited diet! I live in Tulsa and it makes me glad I am going to Houston to have surgery (and have a more liberal pre-op plan!). My best advice is to stay busy and out of the house. It amazes me that they have you on such a low Protein Drink and won't let you have low sodium broth. The broth is a clear liquid with 5-10 cals per cup and no carbs. If the point of the pre-op diet is ketosis, you would think that they would pick more high Protein, nutritional drinks. BTW your puppy is cute!

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PGee    318

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I think this whole journey is going to be hard for awhile. I'm on day 7 -- When things got tough, I'd remind myself that it's only 2 weeks, and I can do this for 2 weeks...And, I stay busy.

Luckily I can have broth/boullion.....I use one boullion cube in 16 ounces of Water.....and I think it helps...

Call your doctor to see if you can add boullion.....Good luck....you got this!

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AmyInOrlando    348

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I can honestly say I have had no problems with the liquid diet. I'm sure it's because many years ago I did the Optifast program for 6 months. That's right, 6 months on nothing but shakes and chicken Soup 5 times a day. So, 7 days sounded like a piece of cake (pardon the pun). Since I had been bingeing like a bear getting ready for hibernation I decided to do 14, with the last three days Clear Liquids only. I'm on day one of the clear liquids, and I'm using the Isopure RTD bottles and tonight I'll probably have some Unjury chicken soup. During the time I was on full liquids, I was drinking mostly EAS Advantedge shakes, sugar-free popsicles, SF Jello, and once a day I would either have a can of Progresso Southwestern Vegetable soup liquefied, or a can of Campbell's 98%FF Broccoli cheese soup made with a cup of skim milk. There are so many choices out there..... SF flavored syrups, extracts, etc. You don't have to make this boring. Be creative with it and drink things you find satisfying. The unflavored Unjury is great mixed with Water and Mio, Crystal Light, or Dasani drops. For Vitamins.. I got the Vitafusion Gummy MultiVites.

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ladybug112000    114

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Oh my goodness that sounds fabulous. But, they told me no Soup, no broth. So, for 14 days I can only have SF Popsicles, SF carnation instant breakfast, SF Jello, and all the Water I want. I'm going to call today and see if I can just have some broth. I think that would help so much. I have ten days left and I know I can do this!!

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ShrinkyDinkMe101    82

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I'm using different flavor extracts for a variety of flavors in my Protein drinks...caramel, almond, rum, coconut, banana, orange & Peanut Butter.< /p>

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Chellennunley    62

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You can do this. Mine is also strict. Today is day 15 for me. Surgery is Wed. Just reminding yourself why you are doing this!!

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ladybug112000    114

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You can do this. Mine is also strict. Today is day 15 for me. Surgery is Wed. Just reminding yourself why you are doing this!!

That's right, I can do this! Good luck to you, so exciting it must be!!! I'm August 7th and it can't come quick enough!!! Lol.

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holidayexpressions    21

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I was told just do Water and yogurt for 3 days prior to surgery. So am I insane for starting the 14 day liquid diet like everyone else??? Figured I might as well get a head start and get use to the diet for post op. Today is day 1, lets see how this goes.

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truckr27    11

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Last day of liquid diet...can't wait what a tough road it has been

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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