lak200

i was on the pre-op diet for 14 days and, i must say, i didn't find it difficult. i would have boost, fat/sugar free yogurt, sugar free popsicles, creamed soups (mixed w/chicken broth instead of water) and i wouldn't strain them - it'd leave the mushroom and/or chicken pieces and puree them w/an immersion blender. if you don't have one of those, you should get one - it'll make your liquids and pureed steps much easier.

i found a protein powder this weekend at wally world - it is chocolate peanut butter and two scoops has 52gs of protein!! it's made by body fortress and costs about $16. if u're this tired, u're probably lacking in protein. have u started taking vitamins? i started way before my pre-op diet - 2 complete flintstones and 1 calcium citrate w/vitamin d.

this is what works for me and is by no way perfect. we're all different and can only offer suggestions.

good luck to you - oh and 11 lbs is awesome!! i was thrilled to find out i had lost 17 that i wouldn't have to c again!!!

lori

u know - i thought i would HATE the pre-op liquid diet but i didn't ... not totally. i'm not sure what you've been allowed but i could have v-8 - so i spiced it up like a virgin bloody mary - drank that in the a.m. and it filled me up until i could have my boost and f/f s/f pudding. in the evenings i would use an imersion blender in my cream of mushroom, chicken and celery soups to make them thicker instead of straining them - i even steamed broccoli and blended it in - i found it more filling. popcicles were my best friends when i need to feel like i was eating something sweet.

i know it's not easy - but the reward of not having to lose that much more weight after surgery was my goal to stick to it! i actually lost 17 lbs in those 2 weeks and i'm not looking back!

best of luck to you!

lori