Ok, so I have a question...

I am trying to get myself geared up for surgery by starting on my protein shakes and smoothies early. When I am on the liquid diet after surgery, can I still have the fruit and veggie protein smoothies or do I have to stick to something basic like unjury in milk?

Thanks in advance!

I was allowed fruit as long as they were fresh and puréed well. My nut said to shy away from any veggies unless cooked for the first 3-6 months because they are harder for the tummy to break down.

It really depends on your surgeon's plan. I wasn't allowed any fruits or veggies in shakes, smoothies, or any other form (other than diluted fruit juice or v-8 to drink in small amounts) until my soft foods phase, which started two months after surgery. I think my surgeon is more rigid than most on avoiding them until well after surgery.

As you read people's stories here on VST you will find that there is no standardization about what you can and can't eat and the timing of food. I would have gone insane if I had to do 2 months of a liquid diet. I was on liquids 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after, and I was never so glad to see a scrambled egg as I was after that month!

Best to get a clarification from your doctor's office as the post surgery guidelines vary tremendously from doctor to doctor.

follow your doctors guidelines. Mine only allowed Fruits(pureed) after the 4th week post op. But i;'m like Catherine707.. i was never so happy to have a scrambled egg!

Ok, so I have a question...

I am trying to get myself geared up for surgery by starting on my Protein Shakes and smoothies early. When I am on the liquid diet after surgery, can I still have the fruit and veggie Protein smoothies or do I have to stick to something basic like unjury in milk?

Thanks in advance!

Could you list a name brand OR ingredients???

Could you list a name brand OR ingredients???

I have been using a vanilla whey Protein with all sorts of different fruit and veggie combinations. I was wondering if I would still be able to drink that during the liquid stage post-op...