Pre Op Diet - Lost 6 Lbs So Far...how I Made It Bearable

[stacey131 51]

So my surgeon requires a 2 week all liquid diet prior to surgery to shrink the liver. Given that it is for my safety as much as his convenience, I am following it to a "T." I think that I have been more stressed about the 2 weeks than anything else. Well, here I am day 4 and have lost 6 lbs so far (and actually feel pretty good). I thought I'd share some things that have helped me...

• I didn't eat like a pig (my normal style) and then go cold turkey.
  
• I tried 1 shake a day, 2 a day, 3 a day leading up to the full fast. I felt weaning myself off food and especially sugar helped me.
  
• I bought a 1 liter water bottle and set mini goals for intake through out the day
  
• I bought a range of shake flavors (pretested them all)- sweet, savory (chicken flavored) and plain Protein. I find that I get sick quickly of having the same thing for every "meal" so I switch it up
  
• My surgeon allows you to mix with Water, milk or yogurt...so I switch that up to so I feel like I have some variety of texture
  
• This may not be for all as it is expensive...but I bought myself a VitaMixer. This thing is AMAZING! I make coffee ice cubes then mix a chocolate powder with milk or water for a yummy frozen treat as well. I am actually saving a lot of money on food...so I splurged. I figure it will be good too for after surgery during the mushy stage
  

[tjloser 62]

Good Idea. Something I will have to try. Except for the mixer. Thanks for the information.