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A lot of folks have asked what I can have after surgery and if they can bring me anything.  Here is information on what I can have up to 4 weeks after surgery. (I have marked through the flavors that I do not currently like... but tastes can change after surgery.)

Clear liquids for hydration (Weeks 1-3 after surgery)
Goal = 64oz. per day

• Decaf coffee or tea (Splenda, Equal, Truvia, and Stevia are allowed)
• Clear diluted 100% fruit juice (1/2 juice, 1/2 water) Apple, Grape, Cranberry
• Sugar-free gelatin
• Sugar-free Popsicles
• Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
• Water
• Sugar-free non-carbonated beverages such as Crystal Light, sugar-free Kool-Aid, or lemonade
• Electrolyte and nutrient enhanced water such as Propel or G2

Clear liquid protein supplements (Weeks 1-3 after surgery)
Goal = 60-80 grams per day

Product	Flavors
Nectar Protein Powder	Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade, Caribbean Cooler
Nectar Protein Powder	Unflavored (can be added to broth)
Decaffeinated team	Peach, Raspberry
Health Wise high protein fruit drink (bottle)	Kiwi-strawberry, Wild Berry, Pineapple-orange, Lemon Razzy, Grapefruit, Strawberry banana
Health Wise High Protein             fruit drink (packets)	Lemonade, Grapefruit, Grape, Wild Berry, Orange, Cran-Grape
Cytomax	Tangerine, Tropical, Watermelon
Health Wise Bouillon	Chicken
Isopure Liquid	Alpine Punch, Orange, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Passion Fruit, Pineapple Banana, Mango Peach, Apple Melon
New Whey 42	Grape, Acai Berry, Fruit Punch, Orange, Watermelon
Health Wise Sugar-Free Protein Jello	Strawberry-banana, Cherry, Raspberry

*Choose a liquid protein supplement with 20gm or less of carbohydrates and 10gm or less of sugar.
**Choose a liquid protein supplement with at least 10gm of protein in an 8-12oz serving.

Full Liquids - Week Two (Week 2-3 after surgery)
Goal = 60-80 grams per day

• All liquids from Week One Clear Liquid Diet
• Flavored or Unflavored milk & dairy should be low-fat (skim or 1%)
• Lactaid and lactose free dairy (if lactose intolerant)
• Low sugar soymilk, rice milk and nut milks
• Strained broth and low-fat strained cream soups
• Milk or Soy based protein shakes/supplements
• Yogurt smoothies made with low-fat or greek yogurt

Full Liquid Protein Supplements (Weeks 2-3 after surgery)
Goal = 60-80 grams per day

Product	Flavors
100% Pro Whey Standard	Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Cookies & Cream
ChocoRite	Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Cappuccino
Matrix 2.0	Orange cream, Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream
Met Rx Meal Replacement	Vanilla, Chocolate Truffle, Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade, Caribbean Cooler
Nectar Protein Powder	Cappuccino, Chocolate Truffle, Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade, Caribbean Cooler
Optifast H.P.	Vanilla, Chocolate
Nectar Medical Protein Powder	Unflavored
Health Wise High Protein Hot Chocolate	Mocha, Regular, Raspberry, Cinnamon, Mint, Vanilla, Cappuccino, Amaretto Cappuccino, Irish Cream
Health Wise High Protein Fruit Drink	Chocolate drink, Kiwi-Strawberry, Wild Berry, Pineapple-Orange, Lemon Razzy, Grapefruit, Orange-sicle
Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement	Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, Orange Cream
Met Rx RTD 51	Chocolate, Vanilla
Pure Protein (RTD)	Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana cream, Cookies and Cream, Peanut Butter
Oh Yeah	Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Vanilla
Chike Protein Powder	Vanilla, Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry

Semi-Solids and Full Liquids
Week 3 begin adding Semi-Solid foods (those that would normally be eaten with a spoon)
Goal = 60-80 grams per day

• Strained soups, broth, and low-fat cream based soups
• Lite/Low-fat strained yogurt or Greek yogurt
• Protein fortified strained hot cereals like cream of wheat or cream of rice (avoid oatmeal)
• Low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
• Protein fortified cooked and mashed or pureed potatoes and no-gas forming veggies like carrots, squash, green beans, or peas.
• Thinned low fat, fat free or vegetarian refried beans
• Sugar free and low fat or fat free pudding

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements (Must be chewable or liquid)

Multivitamin	Calcium	B12	B-Complex	Iron
Fusion 4-daily	500mg daily	1000mcg daily	1-daily	18-27mg daily
Bariatric Advantage 2-daily

I know this is a LOT of information, but it's really helpful for me to type it out.  I've got a lot of work to do in the next week & 1/2.  :)