So I'm on day 3 of my 15 day liquid diet. I have cheated once per day. Not huge like yesterday i had some popcorn and today I had some rice . I can't stand the protein shakes I got from the doctor and I feel the need to at least put something in my tummy

I start my pre op diet on April 9th. I know it's gonna be hard but I'm gonna try and stick to it. I stopped all of the snacks and goodies two weeks ago to prepare myself for this. I have the Adkins shakes theyre pretty good. You should try them. Also special k has protein water. Good luck.

I so thought I would cheat but I wanted to do good and so I pushed myself. I didn't cheat once during my preop diet. I used and still use the EAS car advantage ready made shakes, vanilla or chocolate are good. I picked them up first at Walmart but then I found they have a bulk case at sam's club and it works out to be $1.25 a shake. Not bad. Try a different shake if u don't like the one the doctor gave u. My doctor gave us a list of like 50 u can use and a list of 10 to stay away from. You can finish this journey without cheating, I know if I can then u can. Goodluck with the rest of the week and your surgery!!!

I so thought I would cheat but I wanted to do good and so I pushed myself. I didn't cheat once during my preop diet. I used and still use the EAS car advantage ready made shakes' date=' vanilla or chocolate are good. I picked them up first at Walmart but then I found they have a bulk case at sam's club and it works out to be 1.25 a shake. Not bad. Try a different shake if u don't like the one the doctor gave u. My doctor gave us a list of like 50 u can use and a list of 10 to stay away from. You can finish this journey without cheating, I know if I can then u can. Goodluck with the rest of the week and your surgery!!![/quote']

This is my first post. My surgery date is 4-30-12, and my surgeon didn't put me on any liquid diet...am I missing something? I have my endoscopy scheduled for tomorrow.

I also appreciate hearing about which protein shakes are best tolerated and taste the best. (my 2nd post)

I have yet to find a protein shake that doesn't make me gag . I was put on a liquid diet for 2 weeks but it seems every dr is different and they all requirw different things. I feel like I'm not gonna make it another 11 days on these nasty protein shakes and broth

I started my liquid diet today and so far I have not cheated also wants to go to Texas roadhouse but I'm not going to do I'm going to fight the good fight!!

I have yet to find a Protein shake that doesn't make me gag . I was put on a liquid diet for 2 weeks but it seems every dr is different and they all requirw different things. I feel like I'm not gonna make it another 11 days on these nasty protein shakes and broth

Have you tried the Atkins shakes. I think they're pretty good. I started my pre op diet today. I'm allowed protein shakes, broth, Jello and vegetables. Good luck.

So I'm on day 3 of my 15 day liquid diet. I have cheated once per day. Not huge like yesterday i had some popcorn and today I had some rice . I can't stand the Protein shakes I got from the doctor and I feel the need to at least put something in my tummy

I am on day 15 of my 28 day pre op liquid diet. I do have to admit that after 13 days of drinking nothing but four shakes a day and some diet come, I cheated on Easter morning and had a hard boiled egg, ok two eggs lol. And today I cheated and had a piece of cheese. Also in the last two weeks I have had maybe 3 or 4 sugar free jellos. Im not a big fan of Jello but st least it makes me feel somewhat full. My surgey is scheduled for April 23 2012

So I'm on day 3 of my 15 day liquid diet. I have cheated once per day. Not huge like yesterday i had some popcorn and today I had some rice . I can't stand the Protein shakes I got from the doctor and I feel the need to at least put something in my tummy

Lol that's supposed to say diet coke. Lol silly iPhone

Lol that's supposed to say diet coke. Lol silly iPhone

I just started my pre op diet yesterday. I only have to do it for two weeks. I can't imagine 28 days. My surgery is also April 23rd.

I just started my pre op diet yesterday. I only have to do it for two weeks. I can't imagine 28 days. My surgery is also April 23rd.

It was hard for the first few days. I only drank four shakes and a can of diet coke. Then at around day four I lost my appetite totally. But I have a one yr old and a three yr old so feeding them is hard when your stomachs growling and u just want one little bite but I kept telling myself one little bite isn't going to fill me so why bother but Easter I gave in and ate two boiled eggs. 13 days in. Now today (11th) is day 17. I'd settle for celery at this point lol.

I am so hungry that my stomach is kicking my backbone LOL!

LOL, I'm finally to the point that I have no appetite anymore.....makes me wonder if i should have surgery still . Im not getting enough protein in though cuz I'm only drinking one shake a day cuz I can't stand them!!!

It's a lot easier when there are ppl around u are supportive. In the beginning of my liquid diet my family was a little more supportive then they are now. Really makes me irritated when I'm so hungry my stomachs growling and then have to sit and watch my boyfriend gulp down McDonalds. I keep telling myself this is my journey not his but I wish he would be more supportive.

Krista, omg I got so angry reading your post. I can't believe your boyfriend would do that. I just figure if you are dating then you probably want it to go somewhere and if u do then you want to be supportive and caring to your significant other. I feel so bad u have to deal with that. Of course I don't know the whole story but when I read what you wrote I wanted to kick slam your man. Lol!!!! Hope you do well with surgery.

To the lady that is drinking only one shake a day, I am not your mother but I feel like lecturing anyways. Get your Protein in!!! They have these protein shot bullet type things at sam's club, they are 23g a shot. Please please please go get yourself some and take two a day, it's at least something. Your body will not heal if your body doesn't have protein. You will be sick and lose hair if you continue this after surgery.

To the gentlemen who suggested atkins shakes, I agree they are yum!!

And finally to all those starting or just started their liquid diet, you can do this. This is the final step to get your surgery. You have already decided at this point that this is the new lifestyle you want to live and so you have to push yourself for two weeks to drink (my doctor suggested 5 shakes, or 65 grams of protein) your shakes. The hunger, sleepiness and headaches only last the first three days and then u will find yourself ok with it. The point is to shrink your liver, if u don't shrink it enough they have to work harder and it will take longer to recover. Don't let that happen to you. I personally lost 20 pounds on preop diet, don't u want the head start? Please don't cheat, you can do this!!!

Ok I'm done ranting. Hope everyone is well. Jessica.