Hi all!

My surgery is scheduled for November 12th so today I have started the 2 week pre op. The directions I was given was to have 2 high protein low carb shakes and an evening meal that consists of a high protein food choice (4 to 6 oz) or

3 high protein meals (4 to 6 oz servings protein) per day. I can have 1/2 to 1 cup of non starchy vegetables with the protein too.

So I have already figured out that I will have the shake for am and lunch, and tonight for dinner will be a salad with a boneless skinless chicken breast but I need some other ideas?!?! I am not a good cook or creative! haha Please if anyone knows some good dinners that fit the bill I am all ears! And did anyone else get this same diet plan? What did you eat? Thanks!

I find myself tired - low energy - while on this pre-op liquid diet. Does anyone else experience fatigue? It's not the worst fatigue. But it's a feeling of being slowed down. My memory does not function as well.

For those of you who are willing to use soy-based protein (I am) another alternative for shakes is to mix the powder with some very soft tofu (you can get low-fat versions). Mix along with some soy milk/almond milk or even dairy milk for more protein. Not everyone enjoys tofu. I love it because I grew up allergic to dairy products and learned to rely on soy. I also mix in some frozen fruit and ice cubes with the Bariatric Advantage power. It works for me. And I hope that this can give others some ideas. This liquid diet is definitely challenging. When I go to a restaurant with my colleagues, I order chicken soup and eat only the broth. That gives me something savory to eat. I do, however miss gin & tonic, vodka, wine, been and caffeinated coffee. i wish you success.