Hello all I'm a newbie and I just started my 1st day of pre op surgery diet. For Breakfast I had a Protein shake w/almond milk and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. For lunch I had cup of organic squash. At 2pm I had another Protein Shake w/almond milk and cinnamon and classic tomato soup. I'm I doing this liquid diet wrong....please help I really want to be successful w/this diet.... All suggestions are welcomed on what I need to purchase. Thanks

@@cindy1025 If you give the site a little search you will find all kinds of very useful information on what to try and buy etc. The answer are pretty subjective to taste and personal preference.

Stay compliant with your Dr. orders is what I would stress to you. Have something every hour on the hour, even if it's sips of Water between Protein shakes, yougurts, fat free sugar free puddings and Soups. Try to stagger the items that have some "constiatncy" to them as your meals between the shakes and the water.

If you stay busy you won't even think about being hungry and you will keep your tummy and mouth doing something while you are drinking.

I found that premiere Protein Shakes is what worked for my hubs and I. Both pre-op and post op but it's subjective. I don't mind the chocolate muscle milk light but he hates it.

Good luck!

Did your nutritionist not give you a diet to follow?

I would think that squash would have too many carbs. My Dr. specified green leafy veggies only.

Edited October 21, 201411 yr by Inner Surfer Girl

I am only allowed 2 cups per day of veggies. Certain veggies like cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, and onions. The rest are protein shakes, broth and non sugar jello, drinks and ice pops. Some veggies are not allowed like corn and squash. But every dr is different. I would call to make sure

thanks for all the helpful suggestions. Tomorrow is my surgery day November 3rd I'm so excited. I'm not scared just ready for my new beginning. I'm tired of being overweight and many years of yo yo dieting. Fresh new start begins tomorrow. Hooray:)

Good luck Cindy! Let us know how you are doing. I'm right behind you on November 4th.