I am just starting my journey but I am trying to prepare myself. I'm going to have "liquid days" to prepare for the pre surgery diet....

I am just wanting some advice and maybe some of your favorite things to have on those days?

Thanks! ????

It will depend on what your surgeon requires. I read so many different diets. Mine has been clear liquids and protein shakes!

@@rmarylee09 I have been on a liquid diet for 3 weeks now and I continue this until 6 October when I have my surgery. Mine consists of:

4 Bariatric Advantage Protein Shakes made with Water

2 Bariatric Advantage Protein Bars

1 banana or 1cup skim milk (To keep your potassium up)

3 sugar free Popsicles

3 Sugar Free Jell-o's

This equals around 1050 calories. They say the first three days are the toughest. The thing I missed the most is my chewing gum. I used to chew gum all the time. It doesn't bother me as much now.

@@395Ron

I didn't know they made bariatric protein products? Where can I get those? I just got kroger brand lol

Edited September 28, 201510 yr by rmarylee09

I've been on an all liquid diet for just over a week. The first couple days were tough, I had bad diarrhea. It has gotten better, but I'm still finding it tough to get my Protein shakes in. I'm suppose to have 3-5 shakes a day, but I've only been drinking 2-3 the past couple days. I'm allowed clear liquids as well, I enjoy broth made with "better than boullion." I also have gone through panera bread a couple times and they will make you a bowl of broth from their chicken noodle Soup. Surgery is this Thursday and I've found it mentally comforting to make it this far with the liquid diet... lets me know I can make the necessary lifestyle changes!

Edited September 28, 201510 yr by goblue9280

@@rmarylee09 I bought mine from my doctor because it was cheaper. I found it on line at the Bariatric Advantage site but you could probably find it on Amazon as well.

@@goblue9280 broth sounds so delicious right now. What is it about the shakes that give you trouble? Too thick, to thin, no taste, too much taste?

@@395Ron Taste and texture. I tried using my blender, but the frothiness was awful, so I only use the provided shaker now. Something about the taste of the Bariatric Advantage Protein powder just doesn't sit well with me. So now I make it with skim or almond milk (2 scoops to 8oz liquid) in the shaker and chug it while it's as cold as possible.

Edited September 28, 201510 yr by goblue9280

@@goblue9280 yea I chug mine right away but I add one ice cube before I add the powder. It seems to help make just a little colder. If it is too thick you can always add more liquid. After surgery I wouldn't be surprised if I have trouble with it because then I will have to sip, sip, sip. But being on it for four weeks before and 3 weeks after I bought the chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, banana, and the orange cream so I have at least had a variety.

Edited September 30, 201510 yr by 395Ron