Pre-Op Two Week Liquid Diet

[VSG Barry 1]

I agree with "isntsheclever" about the Syntrax brand of power whey Proteins. Only brand I know of that avoids totally the chocolate/vanilla/strawberry triad of dull over-used flavors. Isn't cheap though, and difficult to find sometimes in retail health stores.

[TrumpetTinklers 196]

Day 1 of my pre surgery diet - im not going to lie - i'm hungry!

i started w/the vanilla whey Protein powder in milk this morning - could only do 3/4 of it before i called it quits. over lunch i bought some Atkins shakes & added milk (for the extra protein) - and that was DELICIOUS comparatively!

Had a "healthy choice" of dinner & it has 16g of Protein in it - so - hooray! 61g of protein today! Goal met - & i'm starving.... but...im trying!

[azquilter92 82]

it is so funny how drs.are so different.I regular food up to the day of my surgery.I had surgery on 3/20/2012.for dinner I had Soup, which was the lightest thing i ate all day,I was told to make a light dinner and then nothing to eat or drink after midnight

[TrumpetTinklers 196]

Day 2 -

HUNGRY!!!!!

But getting better...

60g of Protein today - 40 oz of Water... & hungry - BUT - worth it!

[~Sea 1]

Hello everyone ... I have been inspired by all of you. Today I finished my pre surgical testing my surgery is April 17. I am adjusting on the shakes but I dream of food and it's always on my mind. Nervous and excited and scared but moving forward. Again thanks to all you for sharing your journey.

[Kelligirl 3]

@isntsheclever which flavors of the Syntrax Nectar are you favorites? I am getting sleeved on the 28th and preparing. Thanks

[isntsheclever 38]

@isntsheclever which flavors of the Syntrax nectar are you favorites? I am getting sleeved on the 28th and preparing. Thanks

now that i'm post-op, i really prefer the flavors that are good mixed with milk. that would be chocolate truffle, vanilla bean torte, strawberry mousse and Cappuccino. i'm sure i would love the double stuffed cookie flavor, too, however it's the only flavor that's not gluten free. as far as the flavors that are mixed with Water, i like the Twisted cherry and the lemonade the most. post-op i cannot stomach the strawberry kiwi. i almost threw up...

[Kelligirl 3]

Thanks, I ordered the lemon tea which had high reviews, the Roadside Lemonade & fuzzy navel for Water mixing. I did get the vanilla bean torte & Cappuccino for mixing with milk. Wish me luck? Thanks again!

[isntsheclever 38]

Thanks, I ordered the lemon tea which had high reviews, the Roadside Lemonade & fuzzy navel for Water mixing. I did get the vanilla bean torte & cappuccino for mixing with milk. Wish me luck? Thanks again!

Good luck!! I did like the lemon tea, because it was so different and a nice break from all the super sweet stuff. I really hope you like them!!

[sleeveInSD 17]

I'm on the second week of my pre-op diet. I hear a lot of you saying how you can have liquids only, but for some reason my surgeon allows two shakes then one meal a day. Does anyone know why some surgeons want it to be total liquid for two weeks and some don't?

[vsg30815 99]

@sleevensd My guess is depending on how big your liver is. I was told I had a fatty liver and need to reduce the size greatly. I have my preop visit on Friday, 13th and then my NUT will tell me what's required on mine. I hope I get at least one meal...best wishes to you!

[sleeveInSD 17]

Thank you for your response vsg30815. Did they do some sort of test to determine fatty liver, or did the doc just go by height and weight etc. ?

[NancyJerry 139]

I actually bought some EAS yesterday. I was looking for strawberry, but they were out, so I got chocolate. It is okay.

Try adding a cup of milk to the EAS chocolate. I really like it that way and it boosts your Protein up 8 more grams!

[vsg30815 99]

Thank you for your response vsg30815. Did they do some sort of test to determine fatty liver' date=' or did the doc just go by height and weight etc. ?[/quote']

You're welcome! The ultrasound determined the fatty liver.

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[DinaMiller6450 20]

I tried the EAS rich dark chocolate and mixed in a packet of unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury for extra protien. It was pretty good. I am also on 2 shakes a day and 1 Lean Cuisine in the evening. I can also have sf Jello, sf popsicles, sf fudge popsicles, juice. I tried the chicken Soup Unjury. I did not care for it too much, but I will be able to tolerate it. I have lost 5 lbs in 2 days. Yay!