My sleeve was done on 9/9. I did well, and I was started on clears the day after.. Now I did clears for 2 weeks prior to surgery, but I also had the Optifast for something to offset that. I stuck primarily with popsicles, jello and water, water, water. Now post-op, per instructions, i am to be on clears for 2 weeks, then full liquid for 2 weeks. I never thought I'd look forward to a protein shake but hey...

Now with nothing but clears...I've have come to the conclusion that I loathe canned/packaged chicken broth. Gagghhh!!! Just can't choke it down. I find it way too salty. This stuff is for cooking, not drinking.

What is other's thought's on making a big ol' pot of chicken soup (the kind my grandmother put matzo balls in) and straining out the broth, not leaving any veggies, etc.. I'd freeze the rest for a later date. It would be relatively clear but does anyone think it might be too much, too soon?

No, I think that sounds like a great and healthy solution. Enjoy!

That sounds so much more tasty and probably a healthy method of preparation too.

absolutely! I make my own broth all the time. much tastier.

That is what I did. I also got Chinese egg drop soup and strained out the eggs. You are right, canned broth is awful

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That's the original broth and that's what I do I couldn't stomach packaged stuff either.

That's what I did. I couldn't stand another canned broth.

If you can cook that is awesome. If you can't don't get the canned broth it is high in sodium. The broth's at Whole Foods are of a nice quality and very delicious. The lamb broth is amazing.

My sleeve was monday morning!!!!!! Im on Clear liquids also! Im looking fwd to the proteins!!!

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Did a ton of Egg Drop Soup during that phase. Felt I owed it to the local chinese restaurant, being that I had been a frequent flier (hehe!)>

Do you have to Strain the eggs out of egg drop Soup post op?

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Hey! We had the same surgery date! But my doctor only had me one Clear liquids the first two days then I moved too regular liquids for two week! But that's what I do even now. I make any kind of broth soup and then just strain it!

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@@Autumn Fury it depends on your plan and your food stage. If you are on liquids, yes, you should strain out eggs and anything else. If you aren't positive, definitely check in with your bariatric team or dietitian for guidance.

Most packaged broth has added sugar and is awful. I make my own broth and it's reallly pretty satisfying.

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Autumn, yes I strained out the eggs in the egg drop soup

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update on the broth issue. It turned out rather decently. I can cook, I am just used to it being the variety with a whole chicken, garlic, rosemary, carrots and onions. i simmer it for a few hours, pick out the bones and toss in the matzo balls. This time I skipped the matzo balls (oh the humanity!) and actually just spooned the remaining chicken and veggies out (freezer for later). Definitely better than the packaged stuff. It was'nt what I would really describe as "clear" but......the tummy tolerated it, so i'll go with it...