My Dr. wants a 2 week liquid diet and even though I wouldn't have to start it until 11/15 I am currently considering starting a modified version in the next day or so.... 2 shakes a day and lean protein for one meal. Once I start his diet it will be liquid for all meals... I'm just worried that I might burn myself out on shakes if I'm not careful... any thoughts?

I wouldn't, but if you cut out your carbs now, the shock to your body would be less. Go with meat and veggies for the next two weeks, then your liquid diet.

My Dr. wants a 2 week liquid diet and even though I wouldn't have to start it until 11/15 I am currently considering starting a modified version in the next day or so.... 2 shakes a day and lean protein for one meal. Once I start his diet it will be liquid for all meals... I'm just worried that I might burn myself out on shakes if I'm not careful... any thoughts?

I did the same thing and by the end of my two week mandatory I was so burnt out and really missed foods. But it is good practice for after.

Maybe replace breakfast and lunch with a shake for now if you are really gung-ho and eat normally the rest of the day. Even this would help!

Good luck!

I should add I've already been doing shakes for breakfast since August... I quit smoking for the first time ever after 15 years the day I had my initial appointment with my surgeon in September and I think I'm ready for my next challenge I think I will give it a try.... at least for 2 meals a day... here's hoping I don't hate myself for it in the long run!

you won't hate yourself, You are just going to be really prepared and nothing bad about that, I don't have any "last meal' desires, so I have been eating a pretty low carb, high protein diet all summer. ANd the past week and a half the pre op diet. I could eat a meal of meat and non starch veggies, but I haven't just eat some tuna or refried beans. It is like I want my old stomach to be super ready for the new stomach. So no not crazy at all.

I totally get it. You are ready for new way of living and excited to get started. It is a long time to do it though. I have to admit I tried but didn't do that great until I got over that last meal syndrome thing. I am on my one week Pre op and it is tough so do what is best for you and good luck.