My doc wanted me to pick up all the food before my surgery that I would need for 2 weeks. I have a lot of clear liquid stuff. I'm having problems with "full liquids". I don't like cream soups. Split pea is about the only soup I eat. Any ideas?

get chicken and beef broth. Jello and crystal lite is also good stuff. Hope this helps.

well my doc didn't call any phase "full liquids" so i'm guessing as to what might fall into that category...but how about Protein cold drinks (that was considered clears), such as ProtiDiet concentrated drinks or Protein shakes? maybe ones made with Water instead of milk. for the first week i just had clears, then i went to mushes and on friday i'm going to soft solids...

as for soups, try campbell's select line (butternut squash is awesome, creamy tomato isn't too "creamy" so it's good, mushroom soup, etc).

smoothies are great......just watch the calories in them....WeightWatchers makes a smoothie that is fabulous I would have the chocolate with milk...and frozed strawberries...throw in blender and was totally satisfied...

as for soups, try campbell's select line (butternut squash is awesome, creamy tomato isn't too "creamy" so it's good, mushroom soup, etc).

Okay, this is the FIFTH time I've read about the butternut squash! I read someone other than you saying it was good before I left work. I went to Kroger's and bought it. I'm trying it tomorrow!

A word of warning, if I don't like it, and heck, even if I do, I'm letting you know!

I loved the butternut squash!

But, I also tried to add cream of cheddar to other stuff. I would add it to cream of chicken. It was pretty good.

If you truly don't like cream soups, I would definitely be creative with the Protein drinks. I love something called "skinny monkey". My docs ok'd it as a "full liquid". It is 8 oz skim milk, 1 scoop chocolate Protein powder (my favorite is Body Fortress whey Protein - you can buy it at Walmart - and it is inexpensive), 1 tablespoon of low fat Peanut Butter and a frozen banana. Put is all in a blender. I think it tastes yummy. If I were you, I'd try out some recipes prior to being banded, that way you can figure out what you like. Hope this helps!

I puree bean and bacon soup, you can puree chicken and noodle also. Just have to strain in case it doesn't puree enough. My list has sugerfree pudding and yogurt. I've done the pudding but, not the yogurt. Also my list has mashed potatoes that are watered down with broth. It should be really thinned out. But, good if your sick of all the sweet stuff like me. Good Luck.

I was on clear liquids for a couple of days and then added protein shakes. During the clear liquid stage, I drank Isopure. Then when I could have other liquids I bought the chocolate Whey powder at Walmart and mixed it with skim milk in the Bullet. This morning I added a little coffee to the shake. Tomorrow I am adding a banana. The Whey powder has a lot of protein. It tastes so much better than Isopure.

My doc wanted me to pick up all the food before my surgery that I would need for 2 weeks. I have a lot of clear liquid stuff. I'm having problems with "full liquids". I don't like cream soups. Split pea is about the only soup I eat. Any ideas?

My list for full liquids is: Skim milk, thinned cream of wheat or cream of rice made with skim milk, tomato or V8 juice (no "Splash"), no sugar added carnation instant breakfasts made with double strength skim milk (double strength skim milk= 8 oz. Skim milk w/ 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder.)

Hope this helps

~Irish76 (and daughter):cursing:

can someone tell me how long before you can drive after lapband?

I also am out 1 week today...

I had oatmeal for breakfast and cream of celery soup for lunch and dinner..I didn't get a lot of information about surgery..

But must say it was excellent. I never had a pain.

i was driving four days after surgery.. i also went to oatmeal and some soft foods earlier than some others .. i was worried that i went to soft foods too quickly. cottage cheese , oatmeal , and my favorite is Eddy's sugar free fruit bars.. it is the best for that sweet tooth.. but i must say that getting off of liquids and proteins shakes has helped with the gas and indigestion.

Thank you so much

I have a lot of questions..lol

I was afraid I was eating to soon...

But I was getting so hungery

I found the good old banana smoothie was great for breakfast. 1 cup of skim (0%) milk, half a banana and 1 tablespoon of honey, whip it up in the blender and it makes 2 glasses full, so enough for breakfast and for lunch! Sooooo filling and yum! 205 calories, 1g fat, 34g carb, 9g protein.