So I am a huge pre-planner and like to list out what I need to buy for how much and how many in advance.

I have watched videos for the last week but I seem to run into a wall of 'how do you really need'

For instance, how many cans and cartoons and boxes of Jello, pudding, Soup, and broth do you need for a 1-3 week liquid diet?

Lets says you buy a Protein shake that has 27 servings - how much are you going to use within a 1-3 week period?

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Have you met your surgeon and Nut? They should give you info on this information. I can say that you need 64 oz -80 oz a protein a day so you can do the math if how many you need a day. But it doesn't have to be from a shake. Getting the exact numbers is not really possible. Every person can tolerate didn't foods at different times. Your taste buds may change also. You can be prepared but not exact.

Not yet they are calling me next week for my first appointment overly excited.

They asked me to watch some videos to understand the process some more so I guess I will add this as a question for my appointment too.

Be careful on stocking up on things... you taste may change, things you love before surgery you may hate after. I know my taste changed big time! I would be enough for a week, then you can see what you can tolerate. I bought lots of jello and never touched the stuff after surgery, I am 17 months post op and the boxes are still in my cabinet !!! The protein shakes get pretty nasty after a while too so try a small container first and if you like it then buy the larger. I wasted so much money on buying things then not liking them or your taste changes.... good luck

I've been fortunate as my taste buds didn't change, yet. But I have stayed on protein since I first had the lapband in 2010. I did this because I don't feel we'll ever be able to get the maximum amount we need to keep muscle mass through the amount of food we eat. That is just my opinion. Right now I know I'm not so try to at least get 60 gms in, but then I'm only three weeks out from surgery. It is also my go to breakfast when I first get up, I'm never hungry, so the doctor said it will help to start the metabolism since it sleeps when we sleep.