Tomorrow starts my pre op diet. the doc has allowed me 4 shakes and 2 bars for 12 days followed by 2 days clear liquid.

I am looking for some ideas of how to space out the "meals" and also in what order.

I was thinking of Breakfast lunch and dinner shakes with bars mid morning and mid afternoon. But that only leaves me with a shake after dinner until the next morning. Something tells me that a bar for a late evening snack will be more fulfilling and enjoyable than a shake.

what plan did others follow? did you find it was unnecessary to space them out so evenly? is it ok to backload them a bit so I have more servings to enjoy later in the day? What about halving the bars?

I was allowed 2 shakes a dinner of lean meat and some veggies.

I was fine with my meal being the last thing I ate at night - I just pushed back my meal time to a little later than normal. I usually had it around 8:00 pm. I was fine until the next morning when I had my approved decaf coffee. I opted to use my milk allowance in my coffee rather than my shakes. This helped me.

I drank lots and lots of green tea - it was approved on my plan. It helped with that hunger you're bound to feel.

You're probably going to feel bad the first few days. I started feeling human again around Day 5. Days 1 thru 4 sucked - I was moody and hungry.

You're going to do great - it will be over before you know it!

I was only allowed 4 shakes a day and Water. I spaced them out so that I could have one before bed...It was tough and I was worried I never make it and sometimes it was tough... Seems to me you have a lot more to consume then I did.. Enjoy however you decide to get them in....

Soon you will be on the other side and enjoying the results of your surgery......Congrats on this step!