I'm interested to know what products a lot of people use in their pre-op diets. My doctor is less restrictive but I'd like to have an idea of what shakes your physician recommended or what specific guidelines they gave you with regards to calorie count, carb count etc and what products you came upon yourself or other essentials you think were life saving during the pre-op. I just want to be prepared.

The only thing that matters is that you lose a few pounds before surgery to shrink your liver. A lot of doctors don't even require it. Mine didn't but I took it upon myself to do so. I figured if I made it easier for him, it would inevitably make it easier on myself down the road.

My doctor recommended shakes that have less than 20g of carbs per serving and more than 15g of protein per serving. I haven't found some that I really like yet. The EAS premade shakes from WalMart weren't too bad though.

COSCO has them they are 1.50$ each i will try them this weekend, i bought some at rIteaid and GNC the vinella taste terrible i now using chocolate fudge, i also using strawberry powder its not as good as choc but i made it into a smoothie with ice and strawberry's so i can drink it now.

I'm interested to know what products a lot of people use in their pre-op diets. My doctor is less restrictive but I'd like to have an idea of what shakes your physician recommended or what specific guidelines they gave you with regards to calorie count, carb count etc and what products you came upon yourself or other essentials you think were life saving during the pre-op. I just want to be prepared.

Syntrax nectar Protein shakes (Amazon.com or their website). I liked all the flavors I tried, Roadside Lemonade, ice-tea, etc.; Body Fortress Super whey Protein (Walmart).

Jello; sugarfree popsicles, oatmeal, skim milk, strawberries, salad, tomatoes and cucumbers. These are things that I was allowed to have. My doctor puts us on a 3 week pre-op diet. I could also have chicken and fish for dinner with the salad or certain vegetables. two shakes a day and then the light dinner. It was doable and it worked to shrink the liver.