Full Liquid Recipes
Post-op Sample Menu
The following is a sample menu to follow for the first 2 weeks after surgery . You may consume ANY of the foods / supplements / liquids on the full liquid list . Do not limit yourself to these foods only . Times are examples also .
8:00 a . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup fulls recipe ( see below ) 11:00 a . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup strained cream soup with protein powder 1:00 p . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup sugar free pudding with protein powder 4:00 p . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup no sugar added yogurt with protein powder 7:00 p . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup cooked cereal with protein powder 10:00 p . m . 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 cup fulls recipe
Full Liquid Recipes
These recipes are for full liquid drinks that are high in protein . They will be especially helpful for the first several weeks after surgery , but you may choose to include one high protein item each day on an ongoing basis .
Use a sugar free protein powder supplement for the following recipes . You may try freezing these recipes for a frozen treat . Try substituting Isopure ® water for some of the clear beverages for added protein .
Recipes that have berries with very small seeds should not be a problem for you . Make sure that these are well blended and that no large pieces remain .
Banana Split
1 / 2 cup skim milk 1 scoop protein powder , chocolate 4 ” banana , ripe
1 / 8 cup pineapple , canned , packed in juice 3 strawberries , frozen , no added sugar Put all ingredients into blender . Blend on high for 45 seconds . Makes one cup . Nutrition information per 1 / 2 cup : Calories - 116 , Protein - 12 g , fat - 1 g , sodium - 52 mg
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