I am 5 days post op and as we are able to have optifast shakes i was wondering if i can have the puddings?i know its meant to be clear fluids but the shakes arnt clear.. and can we gave jello on the liquid phase?

I was allowed pudding on my full liquid phase. If you aren't sure about your program check your program materials and/or give your NUT a call.

Thanks

For me, clear fluids meant you could see through them. Liquids meant they could pass easily through a straw. As the integrity of my staple line was at stake I did not deviate from my program in the slightest. Call your surgeon or nut to clarify.

thanks.. just wondering as the optifast shakes whichvi am able to have arnt clear. there is no way i would do anything to risk the integrity of my staple line and i knew u good people would know ☺

jello is a yes, pudding is a maybe but I would stick to your program, why risk any setbacks

thanks Sophie. . I'll be making some jello for sure

Between pre and postop, I was on liquids for 34 days. I got sick of all those sweet shakes and flat out didn't like Jello and SF Popsicles. My lifesaver was Soup. I added unflavored Protein powder to every broth and cream soup I could find. Any thicker cream Soups I pureed and strained first to make sure they were truly liquid. Broccoli cheese soup, vegetable beef soup broth, cream of mushroom, cream of shrimp, wonton soup broth, hot and sour, French onion, Cajun chicken broth, potato leek, tomato, butternut squash soup, etc.

Just thought you'd like some alternatives.....

Love soup!