I begin my 2-week pre-op diet on 7/29. I used the Atkins Protein shakes as Meal Replacements a few times this week to try them out. Now, I have been very gassy and bloated.

Has anyone had this problem with their shakes? Is there anything I could do to avoid gassiness and bloating during my pre-op diet?

I am having surgery next week. Just a question, Since you can't drink that much, how long does it take to drink a shake? And to keep it cold? doesn't the ice melt and it get yucky? Is there any proteins that you can drink in the clear liquid stage?

I am also starting a pre-op diet next week. Is there any difference between premier and bariatric fusion powders? Also, what exactly am I allowed to have? Good luck to you BTW!

I am also starting a pre-op diet next week. Is there any difference between premier and bariatric fusion powders? Also, what exactly am I allowed to have? Good luck to you BTW!

Your NUT or DR should have given you a list.....are you meeting with them b4 the liquid diet?

Here's what I'll be doing....however, this is for someone with the 40-44 BMI range.....

6 Protein shakes (the goal here s 960 calories and 78g protein)

Optional snacks: SF Jello, no added sugar popsicles, no cal flavored Water, herb tea, decaf coffee, crystal light, diet snapple, water, fruit-2-0, no cal iced tea, clear broth and non caloric sweeteners: splenda, equal, sweet & low, stevia/truvia

Good luck! definitely ask your providers, because everyone is different.....best wishes --p

PS My preop is all liquid.....If I am desperate enough for something to chew, I can use my ice shaver, pour SF syrup on it.....or protein drink.....

Yes that is what I have been doing this weeks. I use 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk' date=' 1/2 cup coffee, 1 tsp splenda, ice, sf caramel syrup, and three scoops of EAS lean protein powder. Love it and low cal _22.5 g protein.[/quote']

I am wondering can you drink all of that at one time? I am really having problems getting my protein shakes down?

I have been replacing one meal a day with a shake all last week to get ready to start this week's liquid diet. I've been on the road almost all week so it's not been very easy, but yesterday, I found myself CRAVING my shake! I was in an airline lounge filled with free, fatty, sweet food, and I made myself a shake instead. The first sip of that was sooooo good!

I'm using Cytosport's 100% whey in chocolate and vanilla that I got at Costco. I use a blender ball bottle that I got on Amazon and let me tell you, it's a lot faster than cooking I'm lactose-intolerant but I don't have any issues with the Cytosport which we've used for years now actually.

I'm also enjoying Unjury's chicken soup protein powder when I get tired of the sweet.

Based on rave reviews from another forum, I will order Syntrax's Chocolate Mint from Amazon shortly, and I ordered some NOW foods unflavored protein powder to mix with water etc.

I am wondering can you drink all of that at one time? I am really having problems getting my protein shakes down?

I am pre-op right now...so its not that bad . I would just start by cutting down the amount of the liquid added to see if you can get that down.

I started the pre op diet yesterday. The only solid food I am allowed to eat is meal replacement bars and a few hard-boiled eggs. I like the way the Atkins tastes, but sometimes it does bother my stomach. I am drinking Giant Sports protein drinks and water.

I too have been replacing a meal with shakes to prep for preop diet. I love the was lean vanilla and was carb control chocolate, both @ sams. But I too am sooooo gassy!! Omg!! But its worth it. As I Pppppfffffffttttttttt all the time!!!

I too have been replacing a meal with shakes to prep for preop diet. I love the was lean vanilla and was carb control chocolate' date=' both @ sams. But I too am sooooo gassy!! Omg!! But its worth it. As I Pppppfffffffttttttttt all the time!!![/quote']

Are you bloated as well? I'm wondering if I take a medication to control the lactose from the shakes... if that would help.

I am loving the Chocolate Splendor Unjury in skim milk. I make about 8-10 oz in my blender bottle. I don't have any gas issues with it.

Are you bloated as well? I'm wondering if I take a medication to control the lactose from the shakes... if that would help.

I would try a lactase pill which you can buy over the counter anywhere. The brand name is lactaid.

I would try a lactase pill which you can buy over the counter anywhere. The brand name is lactaid.

Thanks! I'll try it and keep you guys updated. Good luck to everyone who starts their pre-op next week.

Today I added some PB2 powder to my chocolate protein shake and WOW! It was super yummy! If any of you have a sweet tooth you must try it.

I started the Atkins shakes and felt very bloated and gassy. Definitely need something different. Must be the dairy as it does contain milk protein.