Soup?

[A.Positive]

The concept of soup post-op (once we have moved on to solids) really confuses me. Is this something we can consume but still stay relatively full? With bits of veg mixed in, doesn't it break the whole "no food and drink" rule?

I would also like to enjoy smoothies and veggie juices later on and use these as meal replacements (with adequate protein of course). What are my chances folks?

 

[robina]

I had chunky soup for tea and often have homemade smoothie for breakfast. Dietitian doesnt see a problem with it

 

[Yvessa]

I do not ever have soup for that reason. It does not trigger my restriction and I feel hungry again quickly, not to mention the fact that there is never enouhg protein in soups.

 

[chrisa]

I understand what you are saying Apostive and I think the same about cereal. I think maybe if the soup is thick n chunky and not watery then its not too bad. if its like some tins and very watery then I steer clear, I ten dnot to have soup out in restaurants either because it is usually thin. When you make your own you know what has gone in it and you know how thick or thin you need it to be. I use to love making my own butternut squash I used to like it pureed but thick so I used to strain off most of the fluid before liquidising in fact I used to just use a potato masher, so it was a little stiffer mixture but just a bit less than mashed potato. xx

 

[robina]

I make my own too. Its probebly closer to stew than soup based on how tinned soups are. I add beans and chicken to up the protein level

 

[los in it]

I make my own lentul and ham hock soup and I like it thick was told by the nurse that lentils are packed with protein but to make sure the ham was shredded and soft to eat .it keeps me full for ages
im sure you can leave the meat out as you said your going vegan
good luck