Liquid Diet..

[rmarylee09 20]

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! ????

[Nancy1955 31]

It will depend on what your surgeon requires. I read so many different diets. Mine has been Clear Liquids and Protein shakes!

[395Ron 396]

@@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.

[rmarylee09 20]

@@395Ron

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

Edited September 28, 2015 by rmarylee09

[goblue9280 481]

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, 2015 by goblue9280

[395Ron 396]

@@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?

[goblue9280 481]

@@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, 2015 by goblue9280

[395Ron 396]

@@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, 2015 by 395Ron