While I only have to do full liquid diet the day before my surgery (which is May 16th), I want to get used to if for preparation AFTER surgery (4 weeks liquid diet). I currently drink Special K Protein shakes, any other suggestions?

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I recommend slim fast low carb or muscle milk light I have been alternating between the 2 for almost 2 weeks and lost 20lbs

I recommend slim fast low carb or muscle milk light I have been alternating between the 2 for almost 2 weeks and lost 20lbs

CONGRATS ON THE LOSS! How's the taste? Tolerable? Do you exercise?

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I haven't exercised while I was on the liquid diet I've been really busy working extra hours and gettin things set up for my leave.... my job is very physical so I guess that plays a part. The muscle milk lite is really good actually it's surprisingly sweet and doesn't have that yucky artificial sweetener taste. The slim fast low carb however wasn't the best lol I got chocolate and vanilla..it wasn't horrible but you can definitely tell its low carb and low sugar it leaves a bit of a after taste in your mouth but it was drinkable!

I mix my muscle milk lite with 8 ounces of skim milk instead of the Water so it's one scoop per 8 ounces of milk and that is 190 calories

I drink 2 muscle milk shakes and 2 slim fast low carbs a day no order

I haven't exercised while I was on the liquid diet I've been really busy working extra hours and gettin things set up for my leave.... my job is very physical so I guess that plays a part. The muscle milk lite is really good actually it's surprisingly sweet and doesn't have that yucky artificial sweetener taste. The slim fast low carb however wasn't the best lol I got chocolate and vanilla..it wasn't horrible but you can definitely tell its low carb and low sugar it leaves a bit of a after taste in your mouth but it was drinkable!

I mix my muscle milk lite with 8 ounces of skim milk instead of the Water so it's one scoop per 8 ounces of milk and that is 190 calories

I drink 2 muscle milk shakes and 2 slim fast low carbs a day no order

THANKS 4 THE INFO! I DREAD THAT "LOW CARB/SUGAR" AFTER TASTE! :-( GOTTA DO WHAT I GOTTA DO I GUESS!

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Thanks for doing this post. I have only been to my first appointment with my surgeon, so I still don't know how many hoops I will have to jump through for my insurance. I have been trying to decide which would be the best shakes to try because I can't have chocolate or caffiene. I wish you ladies the best of luck!

My surgery date is 5-14, I am using bariatric advantage shakes they taste good for the most part. My problem is I have really bad cravings two weeks of this is gonna suck but the payoff will be awesome.

Thanks for doing this post. I have only been to my first appointment with my surgeon' date=' so I still don't know how many hoops I will have to jump through for my insurance. I have been trying to decide which would be the best shakes to try because I can't have chocolate or caffiene. I wish you ladies the best of luck![/quote']

I HAD TO SEE: PULMONOLOGIST, CARDIOLOGIST, UPPER GI X-RAY, CHEST X-RAY, NUTRITIONIST, sleep APNEA TEST, QUIT SMOKING, PROVIDE 5 YEARS HISTORY O WEIGHT PROBLEMS, AND LOST 10-15lbs! I BELIEVE MOST OF THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE FOR MY SURGEON, BUT I DID IT! MY INSURANCE APPROVED IN A WEEK

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The best high protein shake I have found by far is Lean Body on the Go Bananas and Cream- no aftertaste at all.

The best high Protein shake I have found by far is Lean Body on the Go Bananas and Cream- no aftertaste at all.

THAT SOUNDS DELISH, IS IT SOLD EVERYWHERE?

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THAT SOUNDS DELISH, IS IT SOLD EVERYWHERE?

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I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe. That is the only place I have seen it so far.

I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe. That is the only place I have seen it so far.

THANK YOU!

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I was not required to do the liquid diet either (just low fat) but I did decide to do it for a week prior to surgery. I had two protein shakes, two Greek yogurts, and one Quest protein bar a day. It was good practice for after and helped get some more weight off.

My spouse likes the muscle milk, but I didn't care for the taste. I prefer Boost high protein rich chocolate. Get variety packs of Jello. The same flavor will get old quickly, plus you will need to have some stocked for the day after a fill, etc. As far as soups, buy a fine strainer and strain soups. It has a much better flavor than plain boullion cubes. Just watch the sodium! Good luck!

My spouse likes the muscle milk' date=' but I didn't care for the taste. I prefer Boost high Protein rich chocolate. Get variety packs of Jello. The same flavor will get old quickly, plus you will need to have some stocked for the day after a fill, etc. As far as soups, buy a fine strainer and strain soups. It has a much better flavor than plain boullion cubes. Just watch the sodium! Good luck![/quote']

THANK YOU! MUSCLE MILK IS PRETTY EXPENSIVE! $3.49 EACH!

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I'm not sure if anyone has said so yet, but the Atkins Advantage shakes are veeeery good.

I've had vanilla, which is better on the warmer side, strawberry which is not good at all, Caramel latte, that one is pretty good, good to have in the AM instead of coffee, its made with real coffee and actually tastes like a lite caramel latte, and the milk chocolate is the absolute best! I don't like chocolate drinks but it tastes like a chocolate milkshake, except not as thick.

All shakes are 15g Protein and 1g sugar. So worth it!