There is ensure kind of drink that has some protein and is considered appropriate as clear liquid. I was given this when I was in hospital and on clear liquid diet. You may want to call your pharmacy or doctor.

Are you on antibiotics? They will really reduce your output. Also, my GI suggested miralax to help with passing stools due to this issue. Not sure you would want to do this though without GI consult.

I was on antibiotics for a couple days in the beginning of January, my last day on them was Jan. 6th. My GI said to take 15mL of milk of magnesia, but not to do anything stronger than that. He said it could be another stricture, but wants to see how I do on the liquids before he tries anything more invasive.

Is this a full liquid diet - meaning only clear liquids? Or can you have milk and milk products? I guess I would want more info from dr, unless you know he said clear liquids only...Chicken broth is a big one, pedialyte (an electrolyte replacement for kids that doesn't have added sugar like Gatorade), apple juice (which goes right through me), etc...

He didn't say clears only, just that he wanted only liquids to see if things would begin to pass. I figured I would do mainly clears, but also maybe for dinner or something get some other non-clear, liquid like smooth tomato soup. I will forever hate broth, Gatorade and jello because of all of this crap. (Pardon the pun)

Ensure is usually a pretty safe bet when you are on a full liquid diet. It is lactose and gluten free, and tolerated by most. the main thing is that it is balanced nutrition, without any roughage that could add to obstructive symptoms. It is not as low residue as an elemental diet formula (which is prescription only anyway), but it should suit you fine. You should shoot for a minimum of 4-6 cans a day, which would be 1000-1500 calories. 4 if you getting calories elsewhere, 6+ if you are not.

Boost is another liquid diet supplement formula. Some people like the taste better.

Jan