My 2week pre-op diet consists of 2-3 Protein shakes, 2 Protein Bars under 200 cal. & (for dinner) 6 oz. lean protein, 1cup cooked or 2cups raw veggies &. 1/2 cup starch.

If I don't get creative, I will be eating chicken kabobs for 2 weeks straight!

Any good, creative ideas on what to make for those dinner meals?

Sorry, can't help you with fancy recipes.....I did 2 weeks of 3 protein shakes and leafy green veggies only. I was able to substitute broth with added unflavored protein powder for one shake/day but that's it. You really lucked out on your preop...it should be a breeze. Good luck.

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Seems like a great and easy pre-op!! Good luck!

I personally moved away from creative cooking when starting my preop diet. Just try sticking to the basics. It helps when you get to the post op diet because there isnt much room to be creative. The less fun you make eating the easier it is not to crave things.

I personally moved away from creative cooking when starting my preop diet. Just try sticking to the basics. It helps when you get to the post op diet because there isnt much room to be creative. The less fun you make eating the easier it is not to crave things.

Great advice! I really do need to take the "fun" out of food. That's what got me here in the first place.

My pre op diet is all liquid with 3 protein shakes a day and unlimited broth. I can also have some sugar free popsicles, jello, pudding, and drinks. Nothing chewable.

I love this recipe. 1 pound turkey sausage browned and drained in a large skillet. One you have a lid for.

Add 1 1/2 cups sliced potatoes.

Top with 3 cups shredded cabbage and sprinkle on Italian seasoning. I use about 2 tbsp.

add about 1/2 c water. Put the lid on and turn on med and steam. Stir occasionally and cook until potatoes are tender and cabbage is cooked. This makes 3 servings. Each time you reheat it gets better!!

Gingerslim try couple of these:

Tuna sushi grade on a grill

3 minutes each side should leave it raw in center

Then serve over either dole asian chopped salad

Or various raw julienned vegetables of your choice

Ground turkey- 93%lean

Brown with 2-3 cloves garlic, 1 medium yellow onion and bell pepper of your choice

Drain

Add tomato sauce to cover - I use 4 ounces to 1 pound

Add basil, oregano, cilantro to taste

Add Water about equal amount to tomato sauce

Add 10-15 green olives and a little brine

Simmer until liquid cooks down. About 25 minutes

Serve over quinoa (back in the day I served over rice).