Hi all,

I just started the full liquids phase of my post-op diet, which includes days 6-14. I’m doing relatively well with everything in terms of getting my water and protein in, but switching to this full liquid phase has been difficult. I was really looking forward to tomato soup, but my nutritionist says to mix it with skim milk or soy milk, and the smell of those mixed together makes me want to vomit. I got down some earlier, but I can’t even stand to smell it now. I also tried cream of mushroom and it made me want to vomit as well. I’m so bummed because I was really looking forward to having something other than sweet protein shakes to drink. My full liquid diet includes skim milk or soy milk, strained cream soup with milk added for protein, protein powders, low sodium V8 (tried and it was meh), slimfast with protein, carnation instant breakfast no sugar added, and premier protein. Any suggestions on how to get some savory/salty flavors in during this part of my diet? Maybe I could have a little soup without adding additional protein and continuing to drink protein shakes during this phase to meet my goals? I have my one week post-op on Thursday, so I’ll ask my nutritionist then, but I wanted to get all y’all’s opinion in the meantime. Also, I’m vegetarian, so all the meat options are out!

Thanks for any help!

We carry tons of savory protein soups that are great for your liquid phase. You can check them out at the BariatricPal Store .

I made a lot of egg drop soup during full liquid. I know the egg isn’t “full liquid” but it was close enough for me. Never had any issues.

I made a lot of egg drop Soup during full liquid. I know the egg isn’t “full liquid” but it was close enough for me. Never had any issues.

Thank you!

Tried French onion today. Still makes my stomach pretty upset. At first I thought it was just adding milk to the cream based soups, but now I’m starting to wonder if it’s because soup is hot or the high salt content?? Wish I could figure this out!