I woke up with a splitting head and an awful taste in my mouth. I have had my protein drink, took my meds (including Tylenol for the headache) had a Popsicle and of course water. Nothing was helping the headache and I just felt sickly. I decided to try some Cambells Creamy cheesy potato and bacon. Omg!!! It was heaven!!! My headache is gone and I feel like I ate a meal!! I hope this will help others get thru this!!! Good luck to all, we can do this!! To me it's a small price to pay for our healthy lives we have to look forward to!!!

Take a look at the label on that Soup.

https://www.campbells.com/campbell-soup/on-the-go/cheesy-potato-with-bacon-flavor-soup/

I'd submit that soup is not your best friend at all. Almost no Protein and a lot of non-Fiber carbs.

It's not an easy battle but it begins by adhering to our plans.

Edited November 1, 201510 yr by Dub

So, bacon, cheese, potatoes liquefied.

Nope, doesn't count as liquid diet.

Go back and read the documents your surgeon gave you on what you're supposed to be having and stick to that.

My NUT approved ALL light/low fat soups (just pureed) during the full liquid phase. In fact, she recommended an organic chicken noodle soup and it was the only thing that didn't make my stomach turn at that point. It's fine to offer advice here and to share what worked for us or what our fears are, but it's not fair to judge or preach or shame each other. As we see time and again in these forums, there is not a consistent or single post-op schedule. A lot of surgeons and NUTs do things a little differently.

Thank you nnv!! I appreciate what you said, and you are correct, that soup is on my list of things I can drink on my liquid diet. I definetly would not drink ANYTHING that is not on the approved list. And I am surprised at the negativity on this site, we are all imperfect, that is why we are doing this surgery, otherwise we could do it on our own. I don't need this negativity on my journey. I will not be coming back to this site!!

Edited November 1, 201510 yr by sammie.1965

@@sammie.1965 I feel badly that you want to leave the site. These folks are really good people, with concerns. If that is on your approved list, great! These folks just care, and sometimes it may come across as something else. I've been around the site a long time, and everyone is so wonderful. It's a truly great resource and a great support group. Give the site another chance, and I hope you find it more helpful than hurtful. All the best to you.

@wannaBthinsoon. I am sure you are correct about the majority of the people on here, but I have read some very negative things all over this site. I will get my support from the people I know and love but thank you for your concern. Good luck to all.

So, bacon, cheese, potatoes liquefied.

Nope, doesn't count as liquid diet.

Go back and read the documents your surgeon gave you on what you're supposed to be having and stick to that.

There are no chunks what's so ever, it is creamy like gravy with no chunks!

Edited November 1, 201510 yr by sammie.1965

Okay, then, color me shocked that is allowed on your pre-op diet. You did post in pre-op. I can understand it post-op as you can't eat that much.

And I said nothing about chunks. Most liquid pre-op diets don't allow cream soup, which is why I suppose I was concerned you were encouraging other people to do it.

Hi Sammie! I found this for you. http://www.caloriecount.com/calories-campbells-cheesy-potato-bacon-soup-i420788

Look at the cool little pie chart on the left halfway down the page. It's a nifty little tool to help you know if you are eating a high protein/ low fat/ low carb item. The purpose of the pre- diet is to make your liver shrink so that the surgeon can operate laparoscopically on your stomach, which is under your liver. Now, in some cases, if the liver has not been shrunk, the surgeon will need to terminate the surgery. I don't want that to happen to you over a misunderstanding. So, I hope you double check whether or not this delicious sounding soup will yield the results the surgeon requires. Take care and good luck.

My dr does not give a preop diet so i am just doiing low carbs surgery in one week

@ sammie. 1965. - Hi Sammie, i read your post and the pre-op diet is a liquid diet. (The bacon, potatoe etc) is too much. You wouldn't want surgery to be aborted. Stay on clear liquids, you will be fine.