Last week the nutritionist gave me pre-op instructions. This is the part I always least looked forward to, because taste and texture are such an important part of eating for me. Thankfully, all categories offer tasty and/or textured options:

• 2 bottled protein shakes --> Slim-Fast 3-2-1! So tasty.
• 3 servings of dairy --> light yogurt and cottage cheese.
• special permission --> 2 cups of egg drop soup/eggwhites in broth. (Don't be afraid to ask! I wanted something warm with texture.)
• unlimited --> flavored water/diet pop/SF jello & popsicles/plain broth

I can totally deal with that for two weeks. Easy peasy.

Diabetics with low blood sugar get to eat chicken noodle soup on their pre-op diet, but I'm trying not to be too jealous. :^)

Psst...no replies allowed from people who get to eat meat and veggies on their pre-op diet (j/k!).

I just started my pre op diet today. Very similar to what you posted. I feel tired do you?

Ur nutritionist advised u drink diet pop? Never heard of such a thing. Enjoy them now cuz afterwards u hafta say goodbye to anything carbonated.

Good luck!

PS: Guess u also don't want to hear from people who had NO pre op diet?? (me)

ferfur - Haven't officially started it yet but did try for one day. Yes, there was some fatigue, but I guess that's the price we pay, right? Hope it goes well for you. Keep us updated.

marfar7 - You...you...rascal..... (moving on) I'm not really a fan of carbonated drinks (usually wait for them to go half-flat) but figure it will help entertain my mouth and throat in the absence of substantial food.

I was told no pop also. But today is going ok. Had my shake for dinner with some carrots.

So almost home when do you start yours?