Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for Surgery on Dec 9 and starting the pre-op liquid diet in Dec 2. I am TERRIFIED that I will not find anything that doesn't taste awful and I won't get in my protein requirements or will be too tempted to eat something non-liquid. I'm also worried I'll be so tired and won't want to go to work every day. Anyone else working up until the day of surgery?

Hi - and welcome!

I am retired, so... but I didn't slow down my routine or any projects I had. If I remember correcly the 2nd and 3rd day of the pre-op was the worst for me - I was on liquids only - but by the 4th day I was doing fine. I drank Premier Protein shakes. They are low carb, 30 grams of protein per 11 ounces - 160 calories, I think. They actually taste pretty good. They come in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry cream. You can find them at costco or Sams at pretty good prices. I had a problem with them after surgery for awhile - my body didn't like whey protein - but now that I am a few more weeks out I can drink them once in a while with no problems.

There are many other Protein Shakes and supplements out there - one I used after surgery was unflavored unjury Protein powder. It is easy to put in stuff like Soup - you don't really taste it and it is about 21 grams of protein per scoop.

I am sure other folks will have more suggestions. Some folks get samples of different varieties to try and choose that way... Good luck with the pre-op diet and your surgery!

Where did you find the unjury?

I am doing my pre-surgery fast as well. I am in week one, so I get one small meal a day. I will be fasting 100% liquid through Thanksgiving, and I'm not looking forward to that. I'd be grateful for any recommendations anyone has.

I have surgery scheduled for Dec.16th and I will also start liquid diet on the 2nd. I tried slim fast and special k

I got the Unjury through my doctors office. I think you can order it through this websites store. Also@@onia you will find that slim fast. And special k have too many carbs and not enough protein for both the pre op and after surgery. You Nutritionist should be Abe to give you good suggestions. I will tell you from experience that you will want shakes with a high amount of protein. After surgery it will be hard to get your protein in

I just ordered Syntrax Nectar from Amazon. I'm hoping it is as good as everyone says. It had a high amount of protein and zero carbs, so if I can tolerate the taste I should be ok.

If I had to do this all over again I would definitely use Premier Protein ready made shakes. They are delicious and packed with protein.

Even 14 months later I drink one a day.

I never see Pure Protein products mentioned here. Is there some reason not to use that brand?

I never see Pure Protein products mentioned here. Is there some reason not to use that brand?

Their pre-mixed shakes sure worked good for me during pre-op diet.

23 grams of protein and they are mixed really thick and keep you from being hungry. I did best when I drank 4 per day.....spaced out every few hours with tons of Water in between.

Post op I did better with the Premier Protein pre-mixed as they were thinner and easy to get down and the 30 grams of protein was great. I typically drank 3 per day.

I used Chike coffee powders, too, along with some unjury powder.....just mixed them with ice and water.

I just started my pre-surgery diet today and I survived! I am not hungry. I am able to use five carnation instant no sugar added packets a day, with a serving of specific fruit (1/2 c) and a serving of specific veggies (1/2 c cooked; 1 c raw).So I'm still able to chew and have "real food," however limited. I think it will be doable. I feel fine. I AM running to the bathroom more often though!

I bought unjury Protein power (unflavored) too, from my bariatric office. I like that it can be added to any liquid and get some of the protein in for the day. I will start using that after surgery.Thanks for the Premier Protein tip, too.