I'm 4 days into my pre op diet, and I have not cheated with food not once,because food is not my problem. I am cheating however with the protein shakes, I can't stomach another shake and I literally get nauseous from the very smell of them. I tried adding syrups and water to thin it out. NOTHING over powers the taste magnesium.

What will happen if I don't drink them, will my liver not shrink.

Edited February 15, 201412 yr by SweetSophia

Sophia, why don't you call your surgeons office and explain that you can't get past the taste and ask for recommendations for an alternative choice. I'm sure your not the only one who has an issue with the flavor, I've read over and over that some brands appeal to people and some don't. Good luck.

Try drinking with a sippy cup and hold your nose. I know it sounds stupid but it worked for me.

Sweetsophia, I have the same question. Why does our high protein intake have to be in liquid form?? I get needing to do just clear liquids and bowel prep just prior to surgery, but what does liquid protein do any different than soft protein.... I also get needing to get used to liquid protein for post op success, but is there really a scientific explanation as to why we are drowning in liquid protein?