What can I do to make them go down easier? 4 days into my 2 week pre op diet and I'm getting sick at the thought, sight, smell and definitely taste of these things. Help!

There are other shakes out there, just keep trying till you find one that you like.

I found EAS AdvantEdge to be my favorite, powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth is also very good. Egg white Protein, can be mixed with anything and barely has any taste (use a blender for liquids or it will be lumpy) You could try it with your favorite Crystal Light flavor. Ispure Zero carb isn't too bad either.Nectar is very popular and has MANY flavors.

Hopefully you find what works for you, and the journey goes smoothly.

What can I do to make them go down easier? 4 days into my 2 week pre op diet and I'm getting sick at the thought, sight, smell and definitely taste of these things. Help!

Ya, I'm with Dr. Kim too. The vanilla ones taste MUCH better than the chocolate. Our only option is BE and Optifast. Make use of the broth option. That will cut the monotony of the shakes. Also, you can add sugar free Torani syrups or sugar free Jello that has been mixed with a little bit of hot Water. (If you add the powder it get clumpy)

I worry about a doctor who will only let you use 1 or 2 kinds of shakes. Is he getting a cut? I'm 2 days post op. I did my preop with the shake of my choice twice a day and one low carb meal of real food. Dr. Nick told my mom he could really tell I stuck to the diet as my liver looked great. The key to liver shrinking is low carbs. I don't think a specific shake Dr. Kim recommends makes your liver better. I'd call his office.

Yeah..I'm on 4 Bariessential shakes a day, once a day I can have 8 oz of chicken broth, and I can have sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles. I get very jealous reading about you guys who are able to have veggies at the very least. I don't really understand why he's so strict on these two shakes only and nothing else. Thanks for the advice though! I'll try and add some flavor!

And yes, I bought it from his office so I'm sure he gets a cut.

And yes' date=' I bought it from his office so I'm sure he gets a cut.[/quote']

My doc had a Bariatic Advantage rep there we had to me with, but he was very specific that BA was only 1 of our choices and we were free to use any brand we choose. Of course, the BA guy told me how everything was less than perfect for me except his products. I bought 1 Vitamin from them because I liked it. Everything else, I bought elsewhere.

Good luck to you. Hang in there the preop will be over before you know it. I wrote about my preop experience on my blog if you'd like to check it out.

Hang in there, you don't have too much longer to go! I am curious about those that are required to use a specific product for the pre-op diet. Are you restricted to those brands after surgery? Or is it strictly for the liver-reducing phase? None of my business, but I've wondered that every time I've read about someone whose surgeon had this requirement. My surgeon's NUT gave me samples of different protein powders but I'm free to choose whatever works for me.

The reason Dr. Kim gives only two choices is for consistency. He used to allow choices but got too many varied results. He found these two to be the best for the results he wanted for the surgery. He is a perfectionist from what I can see and is very concerned for our safety. There is a reason and it's definitely not money. He gets plenty of that just being a surgeon. I asked the same question.

The reason Dr. Kim gives only two choices is for consistency. He used to allow choices but got too many varied results. He found these two to be the best for the results he wanted for the surgery. He is a perfectionist from what I can see and is very concerned for our safety. There is a reason and it's definitely not money. He gets plenty of that just being a surgeon. I asked the same question.

As I'm sure most of us know, the physicians all have their own way of doing things that they believe is in the best interest of their patients. For example, my doctor keeps us on liquids for 3 weeks postop because he has a 0 leak record if a person didn't cheat that. I've not come across any other surgeon who is quite that conservative. He does it because he believes it is best. Just as another doctor has a different protocol that he feels is best.

Best of luck to you!

As I'm sure most of us know, the physicians all have their own way of doing things that they believe is in the best interest of their patients. For example, my doctor keeps us on liquids for 3 weeks postop because he has a 0 leak record if a person didn't cheat that. I've not come across any other surgeon who is quite that conservative. He does it because he believes it is best. Just as another doctor has a different protocol that he feels is best.

Best of luck to you!

Right! That's just his preference. After surgery....the Protein world is your oyster!

I keep going back to the Ensure High Protein Shakes. They're in the elderly nutrition aisle. One bottle is 14oz, 210cal, 2.5g fat, 3g fiber, 5g sugars, 25g protein. I like the creamy milk chocolate.

What about the high protein shakes that Costco sells?

What about the high Protein shakes that costco sells?

Those are perfect AFTER surgery. I don't think dr k would approve them for pre op diet though.

Those are perfect AFTER surgery. I don't think dr k would approve them for pre op diet though.

Be careful about purchasing too much of those. They only sell them by the case and they rin anout $25.00. My 3 friends I met here who all had surgery on the same day and by the same doctor as me all used the shakes from costco -- Premier Protein during our preop diet. However, postop we all find them quite heavy and none of our sleeves like them. If you are on the Dallas side of the metroplex, I'd be happy to meet you and bring you a few of the chocolate ones that you can try after surgery. Then, if you like them you can have someone get you a case of them.