So I've heard about a liquid or Protein fasting diet....what do your surgeons put you on before surgery, and for what purpose? I'm wondering if all carbs have to go, including good carbs like fruit.

I purchased the nutri bullet to help along the way. So far it has been a blessing. Not only do I add whey Protein and ice to my cup of berries, I also add brown flax seeds and spinach or kale. It blends up so well that you can hardly taste the kale! At first I thought it was going to be difficult going on this pre op diet but it isn't. I am starting it now so I will be ready when my INS calls and confirms approval! After reading all of the post; it seems as if most of our doctors have us on the same diet.

Ok. My doctor recommend sugar busters diet for pre-op. do you think it would be a good idea to do a Protein shake mixed with strawberries every morning for breakfast? I'm considering buying a real nice blender so I can start making smoothies in the morning. I've also been taking adult gummi Vitamins.

Look at MagicBullet or Nutribullet for blender options. I bought two MagicBullets. One for home and one for work. The great thing is that they are small enough to travel with if you have to travel for work. I had to go for two days of client meetings and stayed in a hotel. I used the hotel ice, protein shakes, in-room coffee and my MagicBullet to make my "breakfast" in my hotel room each morning. The blender comes with travel mugs and lids making it super easy and virtually no clean-up. I got my MagicBullets from costco which was cheaper than Amazon.

As for fruit, I have made shakes with blueberries, but just don't use too many. You still have to watch the sugar on fruit.

- K