Nope

I mix my Protein drinks with Water to keep the carbs low although everyone does things differently.
Its finding the thing that works for you.
Best wishes for all those heading for surgery! Best thing I ever did (apart from hubby and the kids lol)

Hello! My surgery date is Nov 3rd. I am on my 2 week, 1200 calorie diet, but I feel bad for all of you. I only have a liquid diet for 2 days before surgery. It is weird how different Dr.'s are. Hope you all stick with it!!! I am sure it will be worth it in the end.

Well, I was mixing them with Fairlife, but I didn't think it enhanced the flavor. I think I will try regular skim milk.

Just try making your shakes as interesting a possible. Keep a variety of sugar free non carbonated drinks handy. Try and get use to it. This is pretty much how it will be when you get home from the hospital. I was sleeved on oct 15th and it has been smooth sailing so far. My doctor allowed me to chew sugar free gum on my two week liquid diet. It helped when i became weary of liquids. Hang in there.

That's good! We just have to get through the pre-op!

The pre-op liquid diet is no fun.
It was the hardest part about it for me.
Since my October 13th surgery, I am having 3 Protein shakes a day and lots of Water. I'm having no problem getting it all down and the 3 shakes are plenty of food to keep me from being hungry. No problems whatsoever.
I see zero problems whatsoever with staying on this course for a couple more weeks until the next stage.
My surgeon is very strict on the 2-week pre-op liquid diet and continued post-op 4-week liquid diet. When I was doing the pre-op 2-week deal I hit a wall about halfway through and wondered how the heck I'd be able to make it. No kidding.
Now, though, I have zero doubts I'll make it.
The surgery truly does work. Appetite is less. Hunger is all but gone. There is no urge to snack or graze. The weight.......it is falling off.
It is a medical miracle. I'm very grateful and hopeful.
I no longer see my surgeon as being overly strict. I see him as cautious and safe.
The pre-op is tough......just take it one day at a time....don't look too far ahead. Get through it and KNOW that it truly does get easier.

This may sound weird, but be taking something in constantly. Drink Water, drink a shake, drink water have a Jello, drink water have a shake. Once your surgery is done you will literally have to sip ALL day. I am a week and half post op and have yet to be able to get all my water in even though I sip between shakes, jello, and broth. If you get in this habit now it will be easier after surgery, it also makes you feel fuller.