I’ve been told that we’re not supposed to drink within 30 minutes before or after a meal after surgery to help prevent accidental overeating and digestion problems. Does soup count as drinking? Like can you have a broth-based soup as a meal or would that cause problems? I know it counts as a liquid for the liquid diet so I assume it’s best to stay away but I’ve never heard anyone mention anything about it afterwards

Soup is fine. They don't want you drinking while you're eating because it can stretch your stomach, and the fluid takes up valuable space. You'll fill up quickly if you drink while eating.

23 minutes ago, Circus321 said:

I’ve been told that we’re not supposed to drink within 30 minutes before or after a meal after surgery to help prevent accidental overeating and digestion problems. Does Soup count as drinking? Like can you have a broth-based soup as a meal or would that cause problems? I know it counts as a liquid for the liquid diet so I assume it’s best to stay away but I’ve never heard anyone mention anything about it afterwards

I was told not to count soup as a "water". I was told to eat soup as a meal. It doesn't make any sense, since the broth of the soup is like drinking a liquid. Everyone's plans are so different, so I would check with your doctor.

Yep, you can count all liquids. Well that’s what I was told.

If I drink & eat at the same time or drink & eat too closely together my restriction kicks in really quickly & then I can’t get my nutrients in. I found chunky soups difficult for the first 5 or so months for the same reason - liquids combined with solids filling me too quickly - so I puréed my soups or cooked them for ages & they were pretty soft & mushy. Not as much of an issue 21 months out. If you can only consume 1/2 cup of liquid or 1/2 cup of food at a time you will only be able to have 1/2 cup of food & liquid combined.

You may find you can reduce the time between eating & drinking in time.

Thanks for the information. I’ll ask my doctor but it seems like I’ll have to see how my body handles it. I’m not a big soup person anyway but the thought came up so I wanted to ask lol. Thanks!

13 hours ago, HealthyLifeStyle said:

I was told not to count soup as a "water". I was told to eat soup as a meal. It doesn't make any sense, since the broth of the soup is like drinking a liquid. Everyone's plans are so different, so I would check with your doctor.

I only eat Progresso light soups. I take all the pasta out of the meatball one, and add green beans, and chickpeas (for more protein). The only other one I eat is the chicken pot pie one, and add to it also. I eat soup 2 x's a week for dinner.