Went for my final pre-op with the surgeon this morning. Everything is a go - 2 pm tomorrow afternoon. I had a chance to ask all the final questions I had, especially the ones I have from reading on this and other sites.

I was a little disturbed to learn that the first two weeks post-op are Clear liquids only. I thought it was two more weeks of Protein drinks. So here's my question: I don't like Gatorade or Powerade or any other 'ade' so what caloric clear drinks do you think I can sip on for two weeks. Obviously I will be enjoying gourmet chicken broth, delectable beef broth, and even some exotic seafood broth. But beyond that, Water, and iced tea, any suggestions?

I'm think I see the road to bandster hell in front of me. . . . .

Wishing you all the best tomorrow!! I know two weeks will be tough maybe you can think of all the weight you'll lose!!!

Rosie - there are some clear liquid Protein drinks in fruit flavors. The brands are Isopure and Cytosport. But I'm sure there are more. If you have Vitamin Shoppe where you live, go in a check it out. They have a lot of stuff to pick from.

Other than that, I feel your pain. When I do even one day of clear liquids for a colonoscopy, I'm SO done. My doctor has us on clear liquids the first three days, then we switch to full (creamy) liquids. That lasts up to day 10, then we can add mushy foods. But is sounds like your doctor is conservative, and wants to make sure that you are healing properly before adding any extras. That's not a bad thing!

I like crystal light, it's the only way I can get all my water in for the day! Prior to the band I wasn't a big water drinker! I also lived on sugar free popsicles! Good luck and congratulations!

Rosie - there are some clear liquid Protein drinks in fruit flavors. The brands are Isopure and Cytosport. But I'm sure there are more. If you have Vitamin Shoppe where you live, go in a check it out. They have a lot of stuff to pick from.

Other than that, I feel your pain. When I do even one day of clear liquids for a colonoscopy, I'm SO done. My doctor has us on clear liquids the first three days, then we switch to full (creamy) liquids. That lasts up to day 10, then we can add mushy foods. But is sounds like your doctor is conservative, and wants to make sure that you are healing properly before adding any extras. That's not a bad thing!

Thank you for the suggestions. As others have said here, protein intake is really important to healing. Hard to obtain on a clear liquid diet. Yes, this doc seems ultra conservative. 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full liquid, 2 weeks pureed, 2 weeks soft - 8 weeks before solid food. Yes, that should drop a few pounds.

My post op is surgery day all clear, 4 days liquid with protein shakes, then 10 days puréed, 14 days soft, then regular food!... What was your pre-op? I was 14 days liquid.... And as of this morning down14 lbs!

Special K protein water