I am over 4 months post surgery and wondering if eating soups like chicken vegetable is good. I am curious if it is not good since it's like eating and drinking because it's liquid and solids. What are your thoughts???

I am over 4 months post surgery and wondering if eating soups like chicken vegetable is good. I am curious if it is not good since it's like eating and drinking because it's liquid and solids. What are your thoughts???

Home made or processed??? I would love a nice can of Soup...

Homemade. :-)

My surgeon's team doesn't allow soup post-op because of what you describe (it's eating and drinking at the same time). But you should check with your team to see what they say. We are allowed thick chili, since you don't drink it and it stays in your sleeve like more dense foods do.

I had no problem saying goodbye to carbonation, but soups... I will miss them dearly...

The main problem with soups is that they don't contain much protein because of the liquids. I have had soup here and there since surgery, like when I am sick or it's cold out, but I count it as a snack and not a meal due to the low protein in the amount that I can eat. I have read that people have added protein powder to soup, which can also be an option if you are really craving soup.

I make soups and freeze 6oz portions. My soups have meat, beans and veggies. About 20 grams of protein per serving. My nut loves my soups and encourages them.

My NUT told me soup is OK. She also told me cruskets are OK... Starting to wonder now after what I have been reading on here. Has she given me the right advice?

The only reason to not eat or drink at the same time is drinking fills you up so you can't eat the solids. My Nut says 15 min before 45 after but I've had soup with no problem. Just try and eat the food part more than the liquid.