I am the other have of HUBMACFAN. We hope to be banded Oct 24. I am trying now to cut back and prepare for the liquid diet time. Haven't had a soda since Tuesday....that is the hardest! What are the best Protein shakes? Anyone used BODY BY VI as Protein Shakes? Would live any advice for pre-op diet recipes or tips!

When it comes to shakes everyone has different tastes, so my advise is start trying different ones and see which you like. I have both powder and pre made shakes in my pantry. I like the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powder shakes. You get them online at www.unjury.com, they have a sample pack of all their flavors. As for pre made I drink Atkins Advantage or EAS low carbs. Now is the best time to try different ones and figure out which you like and which hubby likes (might be different).

As for other items for the liquid diet. Stock up on sugar free popsicles and your favorite Soups. Some people made their own broths before hand and froze them others likes the Chinese restaurant soups, they would strain the soups so it was just the broth. I like V8 so I had that.

Good luck to both of you, keep us posted on your journey.

Welcome to the forum! I was one of the lucky ones and not required to do the pre-op shakes. I have been testing a lot out for post-op (Oct.15). I like Pure Protein b/c it comes in single serving cans and I can grab and go in the morning. I also have some other brands but have not tried them yet.

It must be nice to have someone going through this journey with you and understand exactly what you're going through.

I hope you continue on this forum you will learn a lot about how the band works and doesn't work . See a lot of success story's and get a lot of support.

Best Wishes on your journey

Welcome !!

I didn't have to do the pre-op diet and only tired Protein shakes for 3 days during the first week... they were really bad.

I've met some really great people here and learned a lot in the 6 years I've been here.

Feel free to email me if you have any questions or I'd be happy to call you... I have free long distance.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net