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sumochik    22

sumochik
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Hi everyone, my surgery is next Wednesday and I want to prepare this weekend by stockpiling some Soups. My question is, how creative did you get with the soups? Can you do a Tomato based Soup if it's very thin? I'm just a wondering bc I hear people here saying they drink V8 during the liquids phase so it's kind of similar sounding to me. Any thoughts? I'm going to check out the international foods section of the supermarket for some soups and definitely try the wonton soup without the wontons as someone here suggested. Thanks for your help!

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Pescador    1,374

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Do not overstock. Three years later I still have a pantry full of Soups and I was able to grocery shop two days post sleeve. Guess I thought I would be laid up two months. I ended up throwing out Protein powders and shakes when I overbought. Bouillon works great too. Jello, Popsicles, fat free chicken Soup, etc. you can throw in a few fresh herbs but it wasn't necessary. You have the rest of your life to experiment so relax and take it easy the best you can!

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volfan    78

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I agree, don't over stock. I did tons of premade Protein drinks, and ordered powder off line, which is much cheaper. I still have probably 20 shakes in refrigerator. I prefer the ones I make myself, love nectar Protein, no need for milk. I did the wonton Soup, but splurg, get it from a Chinese restaurant, tell them just broth. I paid 2 bucks for a court. I added flavorless Protein Powder. Ebay has tons of Proteins on it, get all whey. I also love vitacost.com. Google for coupons. If it can go through a strainer soup wise my doc was ok with it. Lots of chicken broth, sugar free popcycles, Adkins makes a protein fruit Water I really liked the orange. Newlife.com is my doctor, and the company he owns, I liked all the Soups he had, chicken was wonderful. Biggest suggestion I have is get powder flavorless protein and boost your protein in everything. I personally had no problems getting liquids down, a lot do. A Protein Drink shaker is a great purchase, I loved power aid calorie free, and added fruit flavored Protein Powder to it. I saved the empty jugs, and still use them to make Protein Drinks ahead to keep in refrigerator. G2 is also good, but does have a few calories, just make sure you get the low calorie versions. The electrolytes in them are great for you. Drink two a day, and you gto all the Water you need, 64ozs. Great for carrying around house

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volfan    78

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I was able to have sugar free Jello on my liquid diet after surgery, you might be able to as well. Was nice to have something semi solid. Go to Ross, or Homegoods, Or Kohls, and buy sugar free syrups, look for vanilla, and any fruit flavored, they are way cheaper at stores like that, and have better selections.

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