I am in need of liquid diet options. I am on day four. I keep drink the same thing everyday! I know that I will be tired of this routine soon!

wish I could be more of help but I havent even started that part.. have you tired adding like banana or fruit?

Did your doctor give you a list?

What were his guidlines?

I get to have Protein shakes mixed with milk, juice or Water, and any 0 calories/caffeine drinks

wish I could be more of help but I havent even started that part.. have you tired adding like banana or fruit?

For my shakes, I bought the Monavie shake wich has about 18 gm of protein and many other nutrients. I made my shake with soy milk which added more protein to the shake and to change flavor added cherries or bannanas. I also bought chia seed which gave it some texture and added more protein. I used the blender to make it and the flavor was a lot better. I had three shakes a day and lost 16 pounds on the two week diet.

I also made some shrimp soup and ate just the broth, beef broth with shank beef and vegetables and had just the broth, chicken soup with vegetables and had just the broth.

Are you just drinking Protein shakes? I'm on day 5 of the diet but it seems like each doctor/hospital have different pre-op diets. I'm allowed to have the Protein Shakes (need to be 20+ grams of protein and 5 gm or less of carbohydrate) sugar free Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles, yogurt without fruit, tea, sugar free beverages like crystal light (no soda) and Water. I have to do Clear liquids only the last 2 days so for me that will be Sunday 1/9 and Monday 1/10. I'm good until about 3:00-4:00 and then I'm literally starving but it passes in a half hour or so if I have some broth. My husband has been so awesome. He's been making dinner and trying to have it cooked and eaten by him and the kids before I get home from work so I don't have to look at it. If I can do this, I can do anything!

Keep your head up!

I am in need of liquid diet options. I am on day four. I keep drink the same thing everyday! I know that I will be tired of this routine soon!

You need to try the PROTEN shakes from Cost Co. They have 30 grams of protein and only 5 carbs. I also bought ISOPURE drinks from GNC. They are a crystal light clear fruit drink and have 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz bottle. Orange tastes like tang. If it weren't for these I would not have gotten through my two weeks post op. I am 7 weeks post op and am down 38 lbs. I still drink a shake for one meal a day.....great source of vitamins and minerals and low cal. Good luck.

Thank you for all of your help. I basically have the same diet as you except the yogurt. It is goo that this forum exsist because I like getting different peoples ideas!

Thank you again!

Kelhough

Are you just drinking Protein shakes? I'm on day 5 of the diet but it seems like each doctor/hospital have different pre-op diets. I'm allowed to have the protein shakes (need to be 20+ grams of protein and 5 gm or less of carbohydrate) sugar free Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles, yogurt without fruit, tea, sugar free beverages like crystal light (no soda) and Water. I have to do clear liquids only the last 2 days so for me that will be Sunday 1/9 and Monday 1/10. I'm good until about 3:00-4:00 and then I'm literally starving but it passes in a half hour or so if I have some broth. My husband has been so awesome. He's been making dinner and trying to have it cooked and eaten by him and the kids before I get home from work so I don't have to look at it. If I can do this, I can do anything!

Keep your head up!

Thank you for your advice! I will shop at costco so I will sure look for the Protein shake. I have tried the crystal light also! Thanks for everything!

You need to try the PROTEN shakes from Cost Co. They have 30 grams of protein and only 5 carbs. I also bought ISOPURE drinks from GNC. They are a crystal light clear fruit drink and have 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz bottle. Orange tastes like tang. If it weren't for these I would not have gotten through my two weeks post op. I am 7 weeks post op and am down 38 lbs. I still drink a shake for one meal a day.....great source of Vitamins and minerals and low cal. Good luck.

Thank you for your help. I didn't know that I could add fruit! I will try that with my next shake!

Thanks again

For my shakes, I bought the Monavie shake wich has about 18 gm of Protein and many other nutrients. I made my shake with soy milk which added more protein to the shake and to change flavor added cherries or bannanas. I also bought chia seed which gave it some texture and added more protein. I used the blender to make it and the flavor was a lot better. I had three shakes a day and lost 16 pounds on the two week diet.

I also made some shrimp soup and ate just the broth, beef broth with shank beef and vegetables and had just the broth, chicken soup with vegetables and had just the broth.

You need to try the PROTEN shakes from Cost Co. They have 30 grams of Protein and only 5 carbs. I also bought Isopure drinks from GNC. They are a crystal light clear fruit drink and have 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz bottle. Orange tastes like tang. If it weren't for these I would not have gotten through my two weeks post op. I am 7 weeks post op and am down 38 lbs. I still drink a shake for one meal a day.....great source of Vitamins and minerals and low cal. Good luck.

ooooh! ive been wondering about the isopure drinks! im gonna try them out!

if youre pre-op you can put fruits in your shake....my surgeon wants me to NOT add fruit to my shakes once im post-op, until im on a solid foods diet again. what ive seen people do is make shakes with fruits and whatnot and then pour it through a strainer before they drink it! i think thats pretty brilliant.

My surgery is tomorrow, YAY!!! I have been making smoothies out of my protein..Protein, water, ice and banana and it is so much better than just plain with water!! I have to hold my nose and drink it with just water.

You need to try the PROTEN shakes from Cost Co. They have 30 grams of Protein and only 5 carbs. I also bought ISOPURE drinks from GNC. They are a crystal light clear fruit drink and have 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz bottle. Orange tastes like tang. If it weren't for these I would not have gotten through my two weeks post op. I am 7 weeks post op and am down 38 lbs. I still drink a shake for one meal a day.....great source of Vitamins and minerals and low cal. Good luck.

I bought a couple of these today! i got grape and alpine punch...couldnt find orange. But youre right, they are pretty good! There is a weird aftertaste, but it passes pretty quickly and really diminishes the colder the drink is. I think I might check a different GNC and see if they have anymore variety....there was a blue one too. have you tried that?

I am in need of liquid diet options. I am on day four. I keep drink the same thing everyday! I know that I will be tired of this routine soon!

Hi!

I was banded on July 1st, and have lost about 100 lbs so far....hang in there, YOU CAN DO THIS!!

more importantly..you NEED TO DO THIS...the pre op liquid diet is to shrink your liver, and make your surgery safer..the post op is to let your body heal...seriously...it aint pretty, but you need to do this...birighter days are coming!

so...

I do basically 2 shakes...(still)

I like the EAS shakes..great Protein, low carb, you can get them at bjs...

now I get the choc. ones, but I really like the strawberry..

I also do te EAS Protein powder...

so for the choc ones, I use a shake a scoop of powder, a half banana, and a scoop of pbutter...(yum)

I also do a berry variation

a scoop of vanilla powder, a splash of v8 splash, some frozen berries, and a few scoops of greek yogurt, or an eas shake...you can mix it up by changing the flavors, but make sure to keep it hi protein..it will keep you fuller longer.....

I would do this again in a heartbeat...it aint perfect, but its the best option out there!

You need to try the PROTEN shakes from Cost Co. They have 30 grams of Protein and only 5 carbs. I also bought ISOPURE drinks from GNC. They are a crystal light clear fruit drink and have 40 grams of protein in a 20 oz bottle. Orange tastes like tang. If it weren't for these I would not have gotten through my two weeks post op. I am 7 weeks post op and am down 38 lbs. I still drink a shake for one meal a day.....great source of Vitamins and minerals and low cal. Good luck.

oh I love the isopure drinks!! try the blue raspberry!! YUM...pricey tho..like 3.50 a bottle....they are my after gym treat..if I can do 2 hours at the gym, I can splurge on myself, right?