Hello everyone. new to the forum. I am about to embark on my pre-op diet tomorrow. I am allowed 1 shake for breakfast and 1 for lunch then a 3-4oz piece of protein with specific veggies on the side for dinner.

then 2 days before i go clear liquids only.

I am kind of in a unique situation in that I have a extreme allergy to anything with dairy in it. I plan on using this soy chocolate protein powder that I got at gnc instead of a whey based shake. I have had them before and taste good with just water added.

I came across this vegan protein powder and I was wondering if this would be better. I was told by someone that too much soy can produce estrogen and lead to man boobs.

http://www.amazon.com/SAN-Rawfusion-Vanilla-Bean-Pound/dp/B009B7U7FQ

I am just wondering if anyone who uses/used soy protein or san rawfusion could chime in.

Also I have plenty of organic chicken broth to hold me over for the clear liquid phase pre and post op, but I also have this organic vegtable broth which is about just as clear as the chicken broth. do you think It would be ok to use that as well?

I'm not sure why, exactly, (meaning, if it's due to an allergy or just 'cause) but in the past O.T.R. Sleever has given some really great advice/suggestions on non-dairy shakes or mixes.

You might be able to search out his posts and find info that way if nobody else can chime in. You may also find additional help on the food/nutrition board - there are specific threads there dedicated to protein sources and you may find something of use there.

Sorry I can't help more but my experience doesn't compare. I do think that the dangers of soy are when it's the sole source of protein for an extended period of time, so I'm not sure if that will have a negative effect on you or not.

Good luck, and I hope you can either find something here to help you out or that someone with similar experience will chime in.

~Cheri

I'm not sure why, exactly, (meaning, if it's due to an allergy or just 'cause) but in the past O.T.R. Sleever has given some really great advice/suggestions on non-dairy shakes or mixes.

You might be able to search out his posts and find info that way if nobody else can chime in. You may also find additional help on the food/nutrition board - there are specific threads there dedicated to protein sources and you may find something of use there.

Sorry I can't help more but my experience doesn't compare. I do think that the dangers of soy are when it's the sole source of protein for an extended period of time, so I'm not sure if that will have a negative effect on you or not.

Good luck, and I hope you can either find something here to help you out or that someone with similar experience will chime in.

~Cheri

Thank you for your comments. I was able to speak to someone at my doctors office and they told me i could use soy milk unsweetened or water with my soy protein. I still think I have to do some research into the long term effects of being on soy protein. I wonder if giving the vegtable vegan protein powder a try might be good. Anyways all that matters is that I get the protein in right ?

Correct! I'm lactose intolerant (no serious allergy in my case) and use hemp milk on occasion to mix, too.

Whatever works and will help you get in the protein you need without tasting terrible is a good idea.

~Cheri

Hello everyone. new to the forum. I am about to embark on my pre-op diet tomorrow. I am allowed 1 shake for breakfast and 1 for lunch then a 3-4oz piece of protein with specific veggies on the side for dinner.

then 2 days before i go clear liquids only.

I am kind of in a unique situation in that I have a extreme allergy to anything with dairy in it. I plan on using this soy chocolate protein powder that I got at gnc instead of a whey based shake. I have had them before and taste good with just water added.

I came across this vegan protein powder and I was wondering if this would be better. I was told by someone that too much soy can produce estrogen and lead to man boobs.

http://www.amazon.com/SAN-Rawfusion-Vanilla-Bean-Pound/dp/B009B7U7FQ

I am just wondering if anyone who uses/used soy protein or san rawfusion could chime in.

Also I have plenty of organic chicken broth to hold me over for the clear liquid phase pre and post op' date=' but I also have this organic vegtable broth which is about just as clear as the chicken broth. do you think It would be ok to use that as well?[/quote']

I have been usiing almond milk. Less calories and carbs , tastes good. Also, my NUT told me that pea protein would be a good second choice if whey was a problem. Yoi can google pea protein shakes..lots out there.