Here's a place for us to share info on our pre-op diets - how long, what you are allowed to have, what kind of protein shakes you like, and ideas to make protein shakes palatable after umpteen days of nothing else!

I start mine two weeks from tomorrow - one week with 3 Protein shakes per day, broth, Jello, and any other calorie free beverage.

When I had my band, I found that mixing a chocolate shake with ice cubes and instant decaf coffee made it less protein shake-ish and bulked it up so it didn't seem to be gone in 3 min.

This time around, I have discovered Syntrax Matrix Mint Cookie Protein powder, thanks to a friend's recommendation. This stuff is awesome: http://www.amazon.com/Syntrax-Matrix-Mint-Cookie-Powder/dp/B00402T7TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350600951&sr=8-1&keywords=matrix+mint+cookie+protein+shake

I tried a sample of the mint cookie with almond milk and ice, and I wasn't a fan. What do you mix it with?