So, I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I don't go to my nutritional class until Wednesday, so I'm hoping I can get by on my own for a day. I was told on the phone today that it had to be sugar-free and low-fat liquids. When I met with the nutritionist during my consult, she mentioned it could be things like cream of chicken Soup, etc.

I'm a little nervous about these next two weeks. Did anyone here have to follow a similar pre-op diet?

Nothing has been mentioned yet about Protein, but I'm sure I won't be able to do without it. I didn't buy any Protein shakes tonight because I couldn't find sugar free stuff. I read about something called powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury...wondering if that's something I could handle?

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Green Jell-O. Gahhh

What about orange? Grape? Tangerine? Can you have small amounts of fruit? Canned manderine (sp?) oranges in orange Jello is pretty good.

Also, if you want raspberry, grape, or cherry popsicles they have sugar free, coloring free (looks like water) kool aid now. Couldn't you freeze that for more flavor variety?

I didn't know they made color free. Thanks for the info. I also read someone froze "crystal light" popsicles.

I didn't know they made color free. Thanks for the info. I also read someone froze "crystal light" popsicles.

No - Crystal Light now makes popsicles - there are like 6 different flavors - 2 flavors per box. I think the best are the raspberry lemonade and the tropical punch. The lemonade is good - my least favorite is the peach tea. I've seen them range in price from $1.99 to $2.50 (there are 8 or 10 in a box I think)

No - Crystal Light now makes popsicles - there are like 6 different flavors - 2 flavors per box. I think the best are the raspberry lemonade and the tropical punch. The lemonade is good - my least favorite is the peach tea. I've seen them range in price from $1.99 to $2.50 (there are 8 or 10 in a box I think)

I have some of those! Not sure of the flavors...yellow and red, haha! I forgot about them,but since I'm on clear liquids only for today, I might need to break into the box!

They are yummy and a great way to get in liquids if you have a difficult time drinking, like I do, after surgery.

Start my pre-op liquid starvation diet on Sunday. My, oh, my. It seems like one of my best friends (food) will be dying. But I also know it is OK. They warned us about the headaches, bad breath, grogginess, and irritability. To which my wife responded, "So what's new?" She does have a point. A fat, eating wrong Bobby is no joy either!

Bob, I found the first three days were the worst. Once I got past them, the headaches and hunger pangs subsided. The bad breath, well, that went on a little longer.

Bad breath? No one has ever said anything to me about bad breath - what causes that?

Going into ketosis can cause the bad breath. I quoted the information below from another site:

"When people eat less carbohydrate, their bodies turn to fat for energy, so it makes sense that more ketones are generated. Some of those ketones (acetoacetate and ?-hydroxybutyrate) are used for energy; the heart muscle and kidneys, for example, prefer ketones to glucose. Most cells, including the brain cells, are able to use ketones for at least part of their energy. But there is one type of ketone molecule, called acetone, that cannot be used and is excreted as waste, mostly in the urine and breath (sometimes causing a distinct breath odor)."

Going into ketosis can cause the bad breath. I quoted the information below from another site:

"When people eat less carbohydrate, their bodies turn to fat for energy, so it makes sense that more ketones are generated. Some of those ketones (acetoacetate and ?-hydroxybutyrate) are used for energy; the heart muscle and kidneys, for example, prefer ketones to glucose. Most cells, including the brain cells, are able to use ketones for at least part of their energy. But there is one type of ketone molecule, called acetone, that cannot be used and is excreted as waste, mostly in the urine and breath (sometimes causing a distinct breath odor)."

Very intersting and makes total sense -- maybe because I'm always afraid of bad breath, I'm brush my teeth and keep mints (SF) handy all the time and so I haven't offended anyone (yet).

I was constantly chewing gum to cover up my bad breath. Fortunately, I am past that now. Either that, or I have gotten used to it and everyone else are to polite to tell me otherwise!

Has anybody an aversion to artificial sweeteners? I can't tolerate any of them. If I can find unsweetened protein drinks and add stevia? My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15. I am meeting with my surgeon this wednesday and hope he can help me figure a way around the chemical sugar substitutes. I'd love to know if anyone else has any suggestions?

Has anybody an aversion to artificial sweeteners? I can't tolerate any of them. If I can find unsweetened protein drinks and add stevia? My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 15. I am meeting with my surgeon this wednesday and hope he can help me figure a way around the chemical sugar substitutes. I'd love to know if anyone else has any suggestions?

I use Stevia - I prefer it over all the others -- I have found that since surgery it only takes about 1/3 of the packet. I know the serving size is 1/2 of the packet - however, I find that too too sweet.

Thanks, glad to find another stevia user here. Now I'll need to research which products come unsweetened!

I haven't seen any unsweetened protein powders, but there is at least one out there that is sweetened with stevia. I think it's Jay Robb.

Unfortunately, all of the sweeteners seem to have an adverse effect on me. If I use them, I am running to the bathroom all day long!