I've heard of so many different variations.

My pre-surgery diet (which has officially began) is:

I can have three Protein shakes a day, less than 2g of sugar, 150 calories or less and at least 17g of protein.

If I have three shakes then I can have a Lean Cusine meal not to exceed 380 calories.

If I have four shakes a day, then my dinner meal can't exceed 250 calories.

My max calories a day is 870.

Unlike others I've heard, I am not restricted to only liquids.

I have to do the pre-op liver shrinkage diet for 10 days before surgery. I have to have: 3 pints of skimmed milk

2 fat free/sugar free yogurts

2 litres of Water

That's all I can have. It's gonna be tough

Three shakes or Protein Soups a day with sf popsicles in between...surgery sept 8.

Im also gathering and nesting...just ordered inspire Protein powder unflavored and caramel latte to put in decaf.

Good luck to everyone

Mine was 10 days. 3-4 low-carb Protein shakes, broth, SF Jello, SF popsicles.

I started my pre-op diet 4 or 5 days early and just started to slowly replace 2 meals with Protein Shakes. I had one real low carb meal and piece of fruit a day in addition to the protein shakes. I had already weaned off off caffeine a month before. I found easing into the liquid diet helped.

I also have a history of high liver enzymes to wanted to really make sure to shrink that liver as mine was likely extra inflammed.

I have to do the pre-op liver shrinkage diet for 10 days before surgery. I have to have: 3 pints of skimmed milk

2 fat free/sugar free yogurts

2 litres of Water

That's all I can have. It's gonna be tough

I have to say, that is a very brutal diet. I'm not sure I could do that one.

This is my new find and I have had a few licks today with my lemon Water and Protein shake.

It really isn't bad. It is a clear paste, you squeeze out the top and can recap.

Edited September 1, 201510 yr by magicalwoman

This is my new find and I have had a few licks today with my lemon Water and Protein shake.

It really isn't bad. It is a clear paste, you squeeze out the top and can recap.

Thanks for sharing! I'm putting this on my list for when protein shakes get "boring", probably post-op.