Hey guys-

I am flying in, and having all my exams 6 days before my surgery. Some quick questions-

first,

liquid diet- HELP!!! will I be starving (its not the clear liquid but anything you can get up a straw..)? Does anyone know where I can find out what I can buy for protein shakes out of the US, or in general?

Is it scary? Should I make my last vows and be really good the next couple of weeks?

What do you feel like after surgery?

So good to find a whole bunch of people doing the same thing!

Good luck to you all:cool:

Hey guys-

I am flying in, and having all my exams 6 days before my surgery. Some quick questions-

first,

liquid diet- HELP!!! will I be starving (its not the clear liquid but anything you can get up a straw..)? Does anyone know where I can find out what I can buy for protein shakes out of the US, or in general?

Is it scary? Should I make my last vows and be really good the next couple of weeks?

What do you feel like after surgery?

So good to find a whole bunch of people doing the same thing!

Good luck to you all:cool:

I'm sorry I don't know any places outside of the US but have you thought of just taking your powder with you? oh wait that's probablt not allowed at the airports, huh? There are people on here from all over thew world. someone's got to have a suggestion for you. I love the Smoothie King Gladiator shake...can;t have any of the others ones they sell on the pre-op. Also I found one at a nutrition store called DESSERT that I use too. Good luck!

Surgery on the 25th

I'm sorry I don't know any places outside of the US but have you thought of just taking your powder with you? oh wait that's probablt not allowed at the airports, huh? There are people on here from all over thew world. someone's got to have a suggestion for you. I love the Smoothie King Gladiator shake...can;t have any of the others ones they sell on the pre-op. Also I found one at a nutrition store called DESSERT that I use too. Good luck!

Surgery on the 25th

Thanks so much for responding- i will be here overseas till a week before my surgery so I need to have already started my liquids a week before I leave. I went to the city and found eggwhite protein powder things which look:tongue_smilie:.... I think Id rather get a lil less protein and not die of starvation/nausea.... although I am concerned about losing here which people say is eithre as a result of protein loss or anesthesia or weight loss etc so i do want to get in my protein.... (If its as a result of rapid weight loss Im not that heavy so Im praying it wont happen... what happened to you?)

Thanks so much for responding- i will be here overseas till a week before my surgery so I need to have already started my liquids a week before I leave. I went to the city and found eggwhite protein powder things which look:tongue_smilie:.... I think Id rather get a lil less protein and not die of starvation/nausea.... although I am concerned about losing here which people say is eithre as a result of protein loss or anesthesia or weight loss etc so i do want to get in my protein.... (If its as a result of rapid weight loss Im not that heavy so Im praying it wont happen... what happened to you?)

My surgery is in four days. I've lost about 17 pounds on the pre-op. I drink those shakes religiously. I don't want to chance losing hair. You have to play with the blender and find the right blend for making them taste ok. I find it better when I make it thick. Also, I think that if you eat fish and green veggies, you'll be ok. Stay away from bread, pasta, sauce, rice, bananas, and carrots. They're not good for the pre-op.